PALATINE HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 Parent Guide Book A Resource for Parents A message from Tony Medina Principal of Palatine High School Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. I hope you have had a wonderful summer and are now excited to start the next school year at Palatine High School. It is my pleasure to welcome you all back and encourage you to read through our resource guide. This guide will provide you with important information that will hopefully promote success and reassurance for students and parents. The resource guide has all of our most important dates such as Open House, College Night, SAT Suite of Assessments, as well as Advanced Placement Exam information. We hope that you find these dates useful as you plan ahead for the coming year. As you set your calendars, we also encourage you to read through the Course Selection notes, the College and Career Clusters information, and of course the “Power of 15,” which reiterates Palatine High School’s goal of each student graduating with at least 15 hours of college credit. As we encourage students to challenge themselves, be sure to also read through the student workload considerations. Students should have a balanced schedule that also includes extracurriculars and community involvement. If you have any questions about the balance of your child’s workload, the resource guide also provides you with some details on how to best support your child academically, socially, and emotionally. Lastly, the resource guide will provide you with student technology information, parent connectivity support, as well as pertinent information regarding district communications. As always, thank you for your continued support and dedication to your child and the Palatine High School community. We hope that you find this information useful as we start the 2021-2022 school year. Go Pirates!

Tony Medina Principal

Table of Contents 4-Year Planning...... 4 One-to-One Program...... 14 Activities/Athletics Information...... 6 Power of 15...... 4 Booster Club Information...... 16 School Safety and Security...... 12 College Majors and Career Clusters...... 4 Software Systems and User Accounts...... 15 Communications/Notifications...... 13 Standardized Testing...... 8 Contact Information...... Back cover Student Readiness Plan...... 3 Course Selection...... 4 Student Services...... 2 Digital Democracy...... 14 Student Supports...... 5 Frequently Asked Questions...... 17 Student Workload...... 5 Health Services...... 10 Summer School...... 11 Information for Seniors...... 7 Transportation...... 11 Food Services...... 11 Wellness Program...... 9 Key Dates...... 1 Key Dates

First Day of Classes August 12, 2021 Parent Open House September 2, 2021 Financial Aid Night September 8, 2021 First Generation College Symposium September 16, 2021 College Night October 5, 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Exam (juniors – optional) October 13, 2021 Course Selection for 21-22 School Year November 2021 – January 2022 First Semester Final Exams December 20 – December 22, 2021 Winter Break December 23, 2021 – January 11, 2022 D211 Career Expo TBD Science Assessment March 2022 Spring Break March 21 – March 25, 2022 SAT Exam (juniors) April 2022 PSAT 9 Exam (freshmen) April 2022 PSAT 10 Exam (sophomores) April 2022 Advanced Placement Exams May 2 – May 13, 2022 Graduation – Class of 2022 May 22, 2022 Second Semester Final Exams May 25 – May 27, 2022 Last Day of School May 27, 2022

1 Student Services The Student Services Department supports every Palatine High School student. Students are assigned a school counselor who serves as their main point of contact for all school-related matters throughout high school. Students can request an appointment with their school counselor during any non-academic period of the student’s school day. Counselors lead students through grade-specific activities and lessons during the school year. The activities, often provided in classroom Did you know… settings, are designed to support student development in the areas of academic proficiency, post-high school planning, and social-emotional Students can schedule an wellbeing. appointment with their counselor Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s school counselor anytime using the Student the parent seeks greater insight about their child’s status in school. The Readiness Plan. counselor has access to a variety of resources to assist parents and can facilitate connections with others in the school as needed.

Registrar The Registrar’s Office maintains all permanent school records and manages the collection of students’ grades at the conclusion of each semester. Permanent records are maintained for sixty years after a student graduates, transfers, or permanently withdraws from school. Palatine High School uses Parchment, an online system to handle requests from current high school students for school transcripts. Details about Parchment can be found on the school website at https:// adc.d211.org/page/6369.

Student Support Teams Palatine High School has assembled student support teams to best meet the needs of all students. Composed of an assistant principal, 2-3 school counselors, a psychologist, and/or a social worker, each team monitors students according to academic, behavior, and attendance factors. Any student displaying indicators of concern receives concentrated attention and support. The school counselor remains the best point of contact for any parent interested in knowing more about the student support team model. Student Assistance Teams can be reached at 847-755-1670 (Scarlet), 847-755-1671 (White), 847-755-1672 (Grey).

2 Student Readiness Plan The District 211 Student Readiness Plan helps students prepare for high school graduation and their lives as independent young adults. All Palatine High School students are assigned an account within the online Readiness Plan portal providing them with a centralized hub to create individualized goals, measure progress, and track activity throughout their high school experience. The Readiness Plan consists of five essential readiness components and each component contains grade-specific objectives for students to accomplish. Progress toward completion is indicated on visual infographics allowing students to see their status at-a-glance.

During each year of high school, your child’s school counselor will lead your student through targeted activities that directly connect to various elements of the Student Readiness Plan. Parents can view their children’s Readiness Plans and are encouraged to have discussions with their children about goals and progress. More information about the Student Readiness Plan, Did you know… including login instructions and the full set of Plan features, is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/73. The Student Readiness Plan includes a calendar that students can customize to display personally meaningful dates and events.

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ACADEMIC WORKLOAD • Students are encouraged to participate in rigorous coursework aligned with individualized post-secondary goals • District 211 strives for all students to earn at least 15 college credit equivalencies while in high school • Achieving a 2.8 or higher grade point average is a strong indicator of academic success

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Student volunteerism is valued as a learning opportunity and as a service to others • Every student is encouraged to fulfill a minimum number of community service hours each year: • 9th grade: 5 hours (second semester) • 11th grade: 15 hours • 10th grade: 10 hours • 12th grade: 20 hours

EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT • Club and team membership provides opportunities to make meaningful social connections and develop interpersonal & intrapersonal skills • Each student is encouraged to join at least one school activity or school athletic team each year • Extra-curricular activities allow students to explore career clusters and potential career interests

LIFE BALANCE • The combined impact of academic coursework, extra-curricular involvement, community employment, community service, and other obligations can create unhealthy stressors for some students • All students are encouraged to consider the collective workload associated with their day-to-day routines • A balanced approach will help students maintain physical, social, and emotional wellness Student Supports Students needing assistance in balancing their academic workload, extra-curricular involvement, community involvement, and other obligations are encouraged to contact their school counselor to explore solutions. Direct supports for academic needs and social-emotional challenges are available to all students.

Academic Supports A complete description of Palatine High School’s academic supports, including before school, during school, and after school tutoring, is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/160.

Social-emotional Supports Palatine High School has a complete team of school social workers and school psychologists to help students develop coping strategies and to connect them with outside-of-school resources that may be valuable in forming long-term solutions to present-day difficulties. Your school counselor can link you to these resources, if needed. 5 Activities Palatine High School Advancement of Black HOSA (Health Occupations Scholastic Bowl values student involvement and Leaders Students of America) Science Olympiad participation in extra- Aquarium Club I-Compete Senior Class curricular activities Art Club Improv (Drama Club) Service Club including athletics, clubs, and the fine arts. Auditorium Tech Crew International Club Sign Language Club These activities provide Auto Club Investing Club Slam Poetry students opportunities for enrichment Intramurals Junior Class Sophomore Class while also helping them to connect to their school community. All students are Best Buddies Latin Dance Crew Special Olympics encouraged to join at least one of these BPA (Business) Literary Magazine (FACE) Speech Team groups. CAD Drafting Club Mariachi Club Student Council Palatine High School offers a wide Chess Team Math Team Theater Guides variety of unique student clubs and Children’s Production Midnight Blues Track/Cardio Intramurals activities. A full list of these organizations is available on Color Guard Modern Music Masters Variety Show the school website at https:// Computer Club Musical Varsity Club adc.d211.org/domain/154. Cultural Awareness National Honor Society Weight Room Athletic teams are organized according Dance Show Newspaper (Cutlass) Woodworking Club to the fall, winter, and spring sports Debate Team Orchesis Yearbook (Spotlight) seasons. A list of teams Ecology Club Organization of Latinx Yoga Club is available at: https:// www.palatine.portal. ELS Art Club American Students rschooltoday.com. Fall Play PAC – Palatine Activity Club Fashion Club Pirates and Politics Athletic and activity camps are part of the Palatine High School summer school FCA Photography Club program. Specific summer camp details, FCCLA Poms (Competitive Dance) including instructions for accessing the Film Making Club Presidents Club online registration, will be sent to you in the spring as part of the summer school Foreign Exchange Club Purely Exceptional Pirates information packet. Students must Freshmen Class Robotics Club have a valid physical on file with the Gaming Club S.A.D.D. nurse’s office and be registered online to participate in these camps.

Activity Director: Kim Glaser, 847-755-1612 Athletics Fall Winter Spring - sideline Boys Cross Country Boys Badminton Girls Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys Football Cheerleading - competitive Boys Boys Girls Gymnastics Girls Lacrosse Girls Golf Boys Boys Soccer & Girls Soccer Girls Swimming & Diving Wrestling Boys Track & Field Girls Girls Track & Field Girls Boys Volleyball Boys Girls Water Polo Boys Tennis

Athletic Director: Luis Arroyo, 847-755-1770

6 Information For Seniors Senior year is an exciting and important time in the life guidance program activities in Xello and the D211 Student of every high school student. Throughout the school Readiness Plan, students should be well-informed about year, members of the Class of 2022 and their parents specific schools that align with their post-high school will receive information detailing key dates and events plans and financial status. Students are reminded to specific to preparation for the student’s life after high take advantage of allowable college visit absences to see school. General information to guide families as they college and university campuses first-hand. navigate 12th grade expectations and requirements is intended to build awareness about high-interest topics. College Applications Seniors electing to graduate early should consult with November 1 is the most widely recognized deadline their school counselor for information specific to early for college applications. Students will need to verify graduation. application due dates with the specific schools of interest to make sure a key date is not missed. Students also Graduation Information need to make note of application fees some colleges and universities charge. Senior Portraits and Yearbooks District 211 contracts with Visual Image Photography Letters of Recommendation (VIP) to take students’ annual school photos. In order to Some college applications require the student to appear in the Palatine High School yearbook, all seniors include one or more recommendation letters. Typically, must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs recommendations come from teachers who have had a from other sources will not be accepted for use in the positive impact on the student’s high school experience. yearbook. Schedule information and retake dates will Students should personally request recommendation be sent directly to students and parents letters from their teachers (or others) and provide the by VIP. Parents can also access the VIP person with at least two weeks notice about deadlines. website at https://www.vipis.com/ for more information. Scholarships Palatine High School maintains a list of scholarships at Cap and Gown https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/ Seniors will be measured for cap and gown in December d/1SptB0tslUFiGf5Owny1sU- of 2021. Caps and gowns will be distributed to students vwxEnmZcfURYUeuklTQ/edit#gid=0 and on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Students will receive details students are encouraged to explore the list to about these important dates from our senior class find scholarships they may qualify for. Individual colleges sponsors, Shannon O’Brien and Michelle Calisch. They and universities typically have many scholarships can be reached at [email protected] or 847-755-1648 available as well. Students should explore the college and [email protected] or 847-755-1649, respectively. and university websites to find details about those scholarships. Most scholarships have strict application Graduation Ceremony deadlines. Palatine High School will host graduation for the Class of 2022 on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Palatine High School Applying for Financial Aid in the in the Main Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m. Effective with the Class of 2022, students are required to complete the FAFSA to qualify for a high school College-bound Student Information diploma. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid Transcripts (FAFSA) becomes available on October 1. Students Students should request a copy of their 6th semester and parents will need to complete the FAFSA online at transcript to verify readiness for high school graduation https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/ and to use as a reference when completing college fafsa to determine the student’s eligibility for applications. All seniors will meet with their school Federal Student Aid based upon the parents’ counselor early in the school year to review the transcript, prior year’s Federal tax return. Palatine High senior year course schedule, and verify post-high school School will host a FAFSA workshop in the fall. Look for plans. details about this event once the school year begins. Students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA Finalizing College Choices may be eligible to complete the Alternative No later than September, seniors pursuing post-high Application. For additional information, school education programs should be prepared to narrow please visit: https://il49000007.schoolwires. the list of colleges and universities to which they will send net/Page/8154. applications. Using information gathered during junior year

7 Standardized Testing The Illinois State Board of Education uses a variety of standardized tests to assess student achievement during high school. Information about major testing initiatives is provided.

SAT SUITE OF ASSESSMENTS ILLINOIS Science ASSESSMENT The Illinois State Board of Education uses the SAT All juniors are required to take the Illinois Science Suite of Assessments to gather data about student Assessment (ISA), an online test covering a achievement and growth over time. The series of grade- comprehensive set of science topics. The ISA is specific exams provide details about proficiency in the composed of three 50-minute sections and includes areas of evidence-based Reading and Mathematics. The questions about life, physical, Earth, and space sciences 2021-2022 schedule for these assessments is provided. with engineering and technological design features embedded in the other science domains. Exam Students Date PSAT 9 Freshmen April 2022 Seniors will complete the ISA September 2021. Juniors PSAT 10 Sophomores April 2022 will complete the ISA March 2022. SAT* Juniors April 2022 Parents will receive notice of specific test schedule More information about the SAT Suite of Assessments details later this year. is available at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about. *This SAT is required for high school graduation and also provides a valid score for college entrance purposes. ACCESS ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS Per State of Illinois requirements, all students with limited Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses English language proficiency annually participate in the are encouraged to take the associated AP exam at the ACCESS test to measure four language skills areas: end of the school year. Satisfactory performance on the 1. Listening AP exam can translate directly to college credits.* 2. Speaking This school year’s AP exams will be held between May 3. Reading 2 – May 13, 2022 exam registration occurs in October. 4. Writing More information about AP exams is available ACCESS tests will be administered during the school day on the College Board website at between January 12 – February 15. Parents of eligible https://apstudent.collegeboard.org. students will be notified of testing-related details in early January. *Per Illinois law, all Illinois public colleges and universities must award credit for AP test scores of 3 or higher. Parents and students are advised to check with specific colleges and universities about their policies for recognizing AP test scores and any college credits they may award.

8 Wellness Program Wellness is more than the absence of illness. It includes physical, social, and emotional well-being which all contribute to overall health. Wellness also includes developing self-awareness about the ways personal choices can influence present and future life experiences.

Township High School District 211 values student wellness and promotes healthy lifestyle choices beginning freshman year. All students participate in a year-long wellness course that combines the traditional activity-based physical education experience with the essential components of health education. This comprehensive approach provides students the opportunity to learn wellness concepts in a classroom environment and apply those concepts during physical activity and in settings outside of the physical education arena.

The wellness model extends across each year of high school to match the maturity and needs of the developing young adults in District 211 schools. Helping students understand how physical fitness, healthy decision making, stress management, and healthy relationships contribute to overall wellness will result in lifelong benefits.

The Wellness Department uses the FitnessGram assessments to measure students’ physical status. Students participate in the assessment two times per school year and performance is measured against established benchmarks. The assessment includes four specific tasks:

1. 20m PACER (aerobic capacity) 2. Sit-Up (muscular endurance) 3 Push-Up (muscular strength) 4. Sit & Reach (flexibility)

For more information about the District 211 Wellness Program, contact the Physical Education Department Chair at 847-755-1368.

Did you know… Individualized fitness goals can be set within the Wellness component of the Student Readiness Plan.

9 Health Services Information Medications Students must have a signed authorization form on file in the Nurse’s Office in order to use prescription and non- prescription medications while in school. The forms are available at the links below: Prescription Medications https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/Domain/159/Prescription%20Medication.pdf

Non-Prescription Medications https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/Domain/159/OTC%20Medication%20Form.pdf

Leaving School Due to Illness Students may not leave school due to illness without first securing permission from the nurse. The nurse will contact the student’s parent, as needed, to discuss the student’s status and to determine the need to leave school.

Special Notice Regarding Senior Year Vaccinations Meningococcal disease, best known as the cause of meningitis, carries a high mortality rate if untreated, but is vaccine preventable. Illinois School Code requires that all students entering 12th grade provide proof of receiving two Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines (MCV4) before the start of senior year.

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 HAS A FIRST DAY EXCLUSION POLICY. SENIORS WHOSE VACCINATIONS ARE NOT COMPLIANT WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

You can check your child’s vaccination status by contacting your physician or by accessing your child’s school immunization record in the Infinite Campus Portal available at https://campus.d211.org/campus/portal/township.jsp.

Contact the school nurse, Mary Jo Pawlowski, at 847-755-1662 if you have questions about Palatine High School’s health services.

10 Food Services High School District 211 lunch and breakfast programs have been recognized for excellence by the Illinois State Board of Education, Department of Child Nutrition, and the Department of Education. Each year, the District serves over one million meals to students.

Lunch and breakfast menus are designed to appeal to young people’s tastes and monthly menus are available at https://il49000007.schoolwires.net/ Page/6398. Parents may prepay for their child’s lunches using the MySchoolBucks app. More information about this convenient option is available at https://adc.d211.org/Page/6670.

Transportation Free bus transportation is provided for all students who reside more than 1.5 miles from Palatine High School. Bus route details and pick/drop times are provided in the final weeks of summer before school begins in August. Bus transportation is available for a nominal fee for students who reside less than 1.5 miles from school. Contact the District 211 Transportation Department at 847-755-6796 for more details.

Palatine High School also provides bus transportation in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate students participating in extracurricular activities and athletics. Late afternoon buses are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and leave at 4:40 p.m. Evening buses are available Monday – Friday and leave at 6:10 p.m. Students must have a valid bus pass to board the late afternoon and evening buses.

Did you know… Parents can track their child’s school bus using the MyStop app. Visit https://il49000007.schoolwires.net/Page/7551 for more information. Summer School

The District 211 Summer School program includes academic courses and summer activity/athletic camps. Each experience is designed to help students in their journey toward high school graduation and explore areas of interest. Academics Summer School courses provide an opportunity for students to recover course SUMMER SCHOOL credits, replace low grades with higher grades, move ahead within a curriculum REGISTRATION DETAILS sequence, and explore areas of career interest. WILL BE SENT TO YOU Activities/Athletics IN THE SPRING School activity and athletic teams sponsor summer camps to help students explore areas of interest and to enhance skills in preparation for upcoming athletic seasons and events. The first session of Summer School 2022 runs from June 7 - June 28. The second session runs from June 29 - July 21. Each 3-week session holds classes Monday through Thursday. 11 School Safety and Security School safety is a top priority at Palatine High School. The school employs a video surveillance camera system to enhance security and deter inappropriate activity on school grounds. Regular safety drills that practice our Lockdown and Run, Hide, Survive procedures are conducted at each school. These drills involve students and staff members to help all members of the school community know how to respond in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the following safety protocols have been implemented:

School Resource Officer In partnership with the Palatine Police Department, Palatine High School employs a full-time sworn police officer to be on-site each school day. The School Resource Officer (SRO) assists the school with all facets of school security.

Lockdown Push Stations We have installed blue lockdown push-button stations in each building. These devices are similar to the standard fire alarm pull station that you would find in any public setting. The Lockdown push buttons allow any staff member to initiate our Lockdown and Run, Hide, Survive procedures quickly and without delay.

School Visitors All visitors, including parents, to Palatine High School must provide a valid photo ID upon entering the school. A visitor tag will be provided and must be worn for the duration of the visitor’s time at school.

Parking Those parking at Palatine High School must display a valid parking permit. Visitor parking spaces are closely monitored and reserved for short-term use by parents and other visitors. Student ID Cards Students must have their school ID card in their possession at all times while at school. The ID card must be provided to school staff members upon request. Safety Concerns Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to report safety concerns using the online form available on the Palatine High School website. Reports may be anonymous, if desired. The form is available at https://adc.d211.info/forms/palatine-high-school-safety-concern/.

12 District 211 Communications/Notifications District 211 and Palatine High School frequently use email to share information with parents and have adopted a coded message system to help parents identify the relative importance of various email messages. The code is displayed directly in the email subject line. The specific codes are:

General information from the school or District about scheduled school events or Level Green news that does not require immediate attention.

Public safety/awareness information regarding an incident in or near the school that Level Yellow warrants attention but does not pose any threat to the school. For example, local law enforcement might respond to a location near the school, but the incident is not threatening school safety.

Weather/school safety alerts regarding an event that will affect school operations. All Level Orange weather-related school closures will be level orange messages.

Emergency communications and information about an incident that is likely to occur Code Red or has already occurred. An active threat against the school that resulted in injury, or a confirmed fire that resulted in injury and school evacuation are examples of incidents that would be shared under this code.

In addition to email, the District will send text messages to mobile devices and place phone calls to communicate Level Orange and Code Red messages. It is important that parents maintain accurate contact information within the Infinite Campus portal in order to receive all types of communications from the school and District. You can access the portal at https://campus.d211.org/campus/portal/township.jsp.

13 ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM All students at Palatine High School are assigned an iPad as part of District 211’s one-to-one technology program. The iPad is an integral part of the school’s approach to teaching and learning, and students are expected to have their fully-charged iPad in school each day.

Student iPads are optimized for learning. Access to selected device settings are controlled by school personnel in order to minimize distractions. Additionally, the App Store is blocked to help keep students focused on learning tasks while they use their iPad.

Students are responsible for keeping their iPad in good operating condition. Devices that are damaged or lost must be reported to the school’s Technology Department. Students are responsible for the costs associated with repair or replacement. Parents are encouraged to enroll in the District 211 iPad Protection Plan. The Plan carries a $25 annual premium and offers discounted repair/replacement costs. Full details about the iPad Protection Plan are available at https://adc.d211.org/Page/5182.

Any student requiring assistance with a school-assigned iPad should visit the Technology HelpDesk located in the Media Center, or visit the Technology Department’s webpage at https://adc.d211.org/domain/309.

Digital Democracy Palatine High School actively promotes positive and respectful use of technology by students. The District 211 Digital Democracy program is devoted to this purpose and is designed to help students develop essential skills needed to effectively function in an increasingly digital world. The program was designed to help students participate appropriately when using social media, to respect others’ privacy rights, to exercise personal safety while online, and to understand the impact their online behaviors may have on others. outside

During 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, all students are introduced to these topics using a set of online modules. Each year, students independently complete 4-5 modules at their own pace, and each module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. All modules are hosted in Palatine High School’s Schoology system, which provides parents access to the modules and their children’s progress. Grade-specific details about the online modules are sent to parents in the early part of the school year.

Please contact John Volgi, assistant principal, at 847-755-1614 if you have questions about the Digital Democracy program.

14 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS & USER ACCOUNTS A variety of software systems are used to maintain student information, manage instructional tasks, and support student development. Parents and students alike have access to these systems, and parents are encouraged to establish user accounts for each system and reference the library of tutorial videos to learn how to maximize the use of these systems. The tutorial videos are available on the District 211 website at adc.d211.org/page/7133.

Infinite Campus Infinite Campus (IC) is used to manage student data such as contact information, attendance, grades, and assessment scores. The IC portal is located at https://campus.d211.org/campus/ portal/township.jsp and requires parents to create a unique individualized user account. Account creation requires an activation key and all parents are sent that key during the fall of their child’s 8th grade year in anticipation of entrance to high school. Parents of transfer students will receive an activation key upon school enrollment. Parents are discouraged from sharing their IC password with their child since the parent account includes privileges unique to the parent’s role. Students have their own IC accounts. Palatine High School uses Infinite Campus for school registration and payment along with summer athletic and activity camps, and fall, winter and spring sports and/or activities registration.

Schoology The Schoology portal is located at https://d211.schoology.com/login?&school=13690631. This platform helps teachers track, report, deliver, and collect instructional materials. Parents will receive an email early in the school year with details about accessing Schoology, including an individualized username and temporary password. Once in Schoology, parents will be able to see every course associated with their child.

Xello Xello, formerly called Career Cruising, is an online tool students use to develop awareness of future career paths and to create plans to achieve personal goals for life after high school. Students have the ability to share their Xello profile with their parents and this step is built into students’ use of the system. Once sharing is activated, your child will send you a link to their profile. You do not need to establish an account to access this shared profile. More information about Xello is available athttps://xello.world/en/ .

MySchoolBucks MySchoolBucks is the exclusive system for District 211 parents to make school meal prepayments, as well as make online payments for monetary transactions with the school such as iPad protection plans and repair costs, student parking permits, and more. Parents can create a free MySchoolBucks account by www.myschoolbucks.com or downloading the MySchoolBucks app to their mobile device. Please contact the District 211 Food and Nutrition Services department at 847-755-6681 if you have questions about this free service.

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Deluxe Athletic Membership ...... $65 The Deluxe Athletic Membership includes Basic Membership benefits, plus FOUR (4) all-age athletic passes* good for admission to home varsity football and basketball games.

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Your membership or direct donation to the PHS Pirate Boosters will provide funds for multi-disciplinary, academic, athletic, and music programs that benefit all students at Palatine High School. Please see our Welcome Letter and Volunteer Opportunities on our website, www.phspirateboosters.com, for additional information. Questions? Please email [email protected].

*All-Age Athletic Passes are good for adult/child admission; however, they are not valid for IHSA playoff games. High School District 211 students are admitted free to football and basketball games with a school ID.

Additional All-Age Athletic Passes ($15 each) are available for purchase through the Pirate Boosters. Pirate Boosters Membership required to purchase additional passes.

16 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is my child’s bus stop and what time does 6. Where can I find information about scholarships the bus pick up my child? my child might qualify for? Parents can use the My Stop app to track their child’s A list of scholarships is maintained on the bus. More information about the My Stop app is school website at https://docs.google.com/ available on the District 211 website at https://adc. spreadsheets/d/1S_ptB0t_slUFiGf5Owny1sU- d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/ vwxEnmZcfURYUeuklTQ/edit#gid=0. Domain/4788/Instructions%20-for- Students are encouraged to check the site regularly Accessing-the-GPS-Mystop-Mobile- for updates. Be aware that the Harper Promise App.pdf. Please call the Transportation Scholarship is only available to students who began department at 847-755-6798 with any questions about ninth grade at a District 211, District 214, or District 220 bus services. high school and applied to participate in the Promise 2. Is Summer School required? program before December 15 of their freshman year. Some incoming Freshmen and rising Sophomores are 7. Does the school offer opportunities for my child to identified for mandatory summer school programs to prepare for the SAT exam? improve academic proficiency in reading, math or both. SAT preparation is embedded within the instructional Eligible students, and their parents, will be notified in strategies teachers use within their classrooms. In late January. See page 11 for more information about addition, a practice SAT exam for juniors is offered in summer school. October, and students are able to use the results of 3. My child is interested in athletics and/or activities. that practice exam to identify specific skill areas for How do I register my child for an athletic team or improvement prior to taking the State-sponsored SAT extracurricular activity? in April. The Khan Academy includes free resources Parents use Infinite Campus to register for extracurricular for students to prepare for the SAT, and once linked athletic teams, clubs, and activities. Completing the to a student’s College Board account, provides a registration process requires the parent to log onto the customized course of study focused on the student’s Infinite Campus portal. A menu of options is displayed unique areas for growth in both mathematics and on the left-hand side of the screen after logging in. evidence-based reading and writing. Select Extracurricular Registration and the registration 8. How will I be notified if a school emergency exists? portal will open. Follow the on-screen prompts to Emergency situations will be communicated to parents complete registration for the desired team and/or via email, text message, and phone calls. Emergency activity. emails will be designated using the District’s 4. Are there special eligibility requirements if my communications/notifications color-coded system. child wants to play sports? See page 13 for more information about school All student-athletes must meet eligible requirements communications. as set forth by the Illinois High School Association 9. Whom should I call if my child is struggling with (IHSA) which include maintaining passing grades in classwork? at least 25 credit hours per week. District 211 has Your child’s teachers are the first line of support additional requirements for athletic eligibility, which regarding questions about class assignments. can be found online at https://adc.d211. Your child’s school counselor also can assist with org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/ connecting your child to specific academic supports Domain/2473/Eligibility-IHSA-D211.pdf. within the school. Students transferring to Palatine High School from another high school will want to consult with the Athletic Director to discuss eligibility requirements.

5. How does my child arrange to see college and university representatives who visit Palatine High School? Our college counselor maintains a list of colleges and universities that will be visiting Palatine High School during the school year. Students can access the list online at https://il49000007. schoolwires.net/Page/8155

17 Contact information Palatine High School 1111 North Rohwling Road v Palatine, IL 60074 v 847-755-1600

Administration

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Students Tony Medina Kim Glaser John Volgi Jim Lange [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Alex Larson Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Student Services [email protected] Michael Smith Chris Cirrincione Director [email protected] [email protected] Fred Rasmussen Brenda Moreno [email protected] [email protected] Athletic Director Luis Arroyo [email protected]

Student Support Teams

Scarlet Team White Team Grey Team Administrator Counselor Administrator Counselor Administrator Counselor Chris Cirrincione Rick Splitt Michael Smith Tim O’Connell John Volgi Alonso Ramirez [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-1616 847-755-1643 847-755-1618 847-755-1645 847-755-1614 847-755-1646 Administrative Psychologist Administrative Psychologist Administrative Counselor Assistant Christy Azriel Assistant Reenie Matteo Assistant Kathleen Sobol Wendy Green [email protected] Ellen Stauber [email protected] Mary Luna [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-1840 [email protected] 847-755-1638 [email protected] 847-755-1641 847-755-1617 847-755-1619 847-755-1615 Social Worker Psychologist Psychologist Counselor Mario Gonzalez Counselor Karena Robinson Student Services Eric Smith Michelle Calisch [email protected] Miriam Castro [email protected] Department Chair/ [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-1635 [email protected] 847-755-1629 Counselor 847-755-1639 847-755-1649 847-755-1644 Nicole Capalbo Attendance Social Worker Social Worker Krista Semkiv [email protected] Counselor Sue Duma Counselor 847-755-1651 Susan Kirkman Lilia Ramirez [email protected] Mike Hernon [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-1670 [email protected] 847-755-1654 Counselor 847-755-1634 847-755-1647 847-755-1642 Shannon O’Brien Attendance Attendance Laura Nehf [email protected] Counselor 847-755-1648 Amy Klehr Judy Locher [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-1670 847-755-1672 847-755-1650

Other Resources

Title 1 Social Worker Title 1 Social Worker ESL Social Worker Deana Havens Tanya Britton Maria Alejandra Salas-Baltuano [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-1636 847-755-1638 847-755-1782

Department Chairs

Applied Art Business English English as a Family and Technology Russell Horvath Education Jennifer Krause Second Language Consumer Mark Hibner [email protected] Cliff Watanuki [email protected] Seju Jain Sciences [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kori Hibner Music Social Studies [email protected] Math Dung Pham Science Christopher Bays Special Education Craig Barnes [email protected] Darius Sanchez [email protected] Daniel Gavin Wellness [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Scott Hagel [email protected] World Language Gustavo Correa [email protected]