Incoming Freshman Guide Class 2021
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Class of 2021 Community Unit School District 200 Mission Statement: Our mission is to inspire, educate, challenge, and support all students to reach their highest level of learning of personal development. Community Unit School District 200 Vision Statement: Our vision is to be an exemplary, student-focused school district that is highly regarded for the competence and character of our students and the excellence of our people, programs, and learning environment. Wheaton North Vision Statement: Every student walking across the stage to receive his/her diploma will have a real passion to learn. Whether that passion has been inspired by a teacher, counselor, coach, sponsor, or peer, it will be paired with the skills that will enable our graduates to develop and refine their passion for lifelong learning. Whatever interests our students may have, we will work together to inspire and support them. 20172017----20182018 INCOMING FRESHMAN STUDENT/PARENT NIGHT CLASS OF 2021 7:007:007:00-7:00 ---7:257:25 CoCoCo-Co ---CurricularCurricular Open House • Neibch Gymnasium: Academic Preview • Robert J. Miller Commons: Extra-Curricular Preview 7:257:257:25-7:25 ---7:307:307:307:30 Passing Period to the Neibch Gymnasium 7:307:307:30-7:30 ---7:407:407:407:40 Welcome • Mr. Matt Biscan—Welcome/Core Values • Mrs. Alexia Ellett—Evening Overview 7:407:407:40-7:40 ---8:108:108:108:10 Student Life & Parent Information • ParentsParents: Neibch Gymnasium ° Mr. Matt Biscan Being a High School Parent/Expectations ° Mr. Jim Venckus Support Staff and Building Orientation ° Mrs. Jackie Corso Health Services Information ° Mrs. Suzanne Royer Joining Falcon Booster Organization ° Dr. Julie Pavlini Balancing High School Life ° Mr. Robert Longenbaugh Academic Course Selection Preview • StudentsStudents: Taylor Auditorium ° WN Current Students Student Life Preview 8:108:108:10-8:10 ---8:308:308:308:30 Questions & Answers • Neibch Gymnasium: Academic Preview • Robert J. Miller Commons: Extra-Curricular Preview 8:30 Dismissal Welcome to Wheaton North High School! Dear Future Falcon Parents and Students, On behalf of the faculty, staff, and student body of Wheaton North High School, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Class of 2021! As you will soon learn, Wheaton North High School is an outstanding school with a proud tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and activities. As your principal, it is my hope that the members of the Class of 2021 will discover a passion for learning and find ways to enhance the traditions that our school stands upon. This guide contains information that will help you as you begin your high school experience at Wheaton North. Important people to know, academic information/requirements, and co-curricular opportunities are highlighted. This guide can be used throughout your time at Wheaton North to assist in your planning. Again, we are so happy to welcome the members of the Class of 2021. If I can assist you in any way, please feel free to contact me. It is my sincere hope that you regard Wheaton North as a true place of learning and a place you can call home. We are proud to have you as a member of the Falcon Family. We are Falcons. We are Proud. We are North. Sincerely, Mr. Matt Biscan, Principal A Few Facts About Wheaton North High School Name: Wheaton Community High School North Website: www.wnhs.org Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Mascot: Falcons Founded: 1963 Opened: Fall 1964 with 461 Freshman/Sophomore Students First Commencement: June 1967 District: Community Unit School District 200 School Seal: Principals: Mr. Matthew Biscan 2014-Present Ms. Jill Bullo 2004-2014 Mr. Ralph Heatherington 1997-2003 Dr. Attila J. Weninger 1992-1996 Mr. Harold Burshtan 1983-1992 Mr. J. Russell McElhinney 1968-1983 Dr. Donald V. Johnson 1963-1968 2016-2017 Enrollment 2,114 PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW… Administrative Staff Alexia Ellett Julie Pavlini Jim Venckus Matt Fisher Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal/ Assistant Principal / Dean of Students Athletic Director Melissa Nilles Ryan Ferguson Joe Wardynski Activities Director Dean of Students Dean of Students Guidance Counselors Matt Schoon Dan Cekay Stephanie Eaton Kim Wittersheim Robert Longenbaugh A – CLY COL - FR FS - KLA KLB - LOC LOD - NEF Students are assigned counselors alphabetically by last name. Students will have the same counselor throughout their high school career. In the fall, counselors meet with freshman through ACCESS to assist them with developing a four-year plan and to encourage participation in extracurricular activities. Josh Coan Wendy Biggs NEG - SCH SCI - Z SSStudentStudent Support Services Marc Anderson Gina Cheeks Nina Ponce Holly Adkins Vickki Tsikouris Jackie Corso Social Worker Social Worker Social Worker Psychologist Psychologist Nurse GRADUGRADUAAAATIONTION REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS:::: Each student attending District 200 high schools must successfully complete the following semesters of course work to be eligible for a high school diploma. English 8 Semesters 4.0 credits Communication Studies 1 Semester 0.5 credit Mathematics 6 Semesters 3.0 credits Science 6 Semesters 3.0 credits Social Studies (a) 6 Semesters 3.0 credits Physical Education (b) 7 Semesters 3.5 credits Health Education 1 Semester 0.5 credit Consumer Education or Economics 1 Semester 0.5 credit Fine Arts 2 Semesters 1.0 credit Technology 2 Semesters 1.0 credit Electives 8 Semesters 4.0 credits TOTAL 48 Semesters 24 credits (a) One credit of U.S. History and .5 credit of American Government are required. The remaining 1.5 credits may be selected from Social Studies elective classes. (b) Students must enroll in Physical Education, Driver Education, or Health each semester they are enrolled in high school. A Typical Freshman Academic Program Wheaton North operates on an eight-period day. A typical freshman class schedule consists of the following classes: ◆ Freshman English ◆ Math ◆ Science ◆ Social Studies ◆ Physical Education ◆ Elective ◆ Elective or Study Hall Class Levels: There are two levels of classes as District 200 high schools . ◆ Intermediate - for most of our students, particularly the college-bound student. ◆ Advanced - for those students who have consistently performed at a very high level both in the classroom and on standardized testing. These levels are determined by a combination of factors which include middle school grades, standardized testing, local assessments, and teacher recommendation. INTERNSHIPS – An internship enables seniors, regardless of academic level, to work with local community organizations and businesses. The projects and tasks require practicing the kinds of skills necessary for success in the workplace. Students are evaluated in much the same manner as employees. Students must provide their own transportation to their intern site. THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER OFOFOF DUDUDUPDU PPPAGEAGE (TCD) – The Technology Center of DuPage offers advanced career training to students who have completed prerequisite courses at their home high school. Also, students may enroll in vocational oriented programs that are not available at their home high school. Final acceptance into a TCD program is based upon an individual student’s academic record, budget constraints of District 200, and space available in a particular TCD program. SSSTASTATATATETE UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS --- The Illinois State Board of Higher Education statewide admission requirements for freshman entering community and public universities: English 4 years Social Studies 3 years Mathematics 3 years Science 3 years Foreign Language, Music, Art 2 years or Vocational Education GRADE POINT AAAVERAGESAVERAGES --- Grade Point Averages: Grade point averages (GPA) are computed at the end of each semester. The grade point average is a simple arithmetic calculation whereby the number of grade points earned is divided by the number of courses attempted. The grade point average is based on a 4.0 weighted scale. Grade Intermediate (I) Advanced (A) A 4 5 B 3 4 C 2 3 D 1 2 F 0 0 PhysicPhysicalal Education Physical Education is a state-mandated program for which every student must be enrolled during each semester of high school. At Wheaton North, Health Education and Driver’s Education are one-semester courses within the Physical Education department; however, per Illinois State Code, if a student takes one of these courses during a summer session, he/she may not opt out of Physical Education during the school year. Driver Education Driver Education is a one semester course taken normally during the sophomore year. Students are enrolled in Driver Education by birth date—and must reach their 15 th birthday before or within the first 14 days of the official start of the course. Driver Education involves three phases of instruction: classroom, simulation, and behind-the- wheel. By state mandate, students must have received passing grades in at least eight courses during the previous two semesters to be eligible to register for the course. HealtHealthhhh EdEdEduEd uuucatiocatiocationnnn Health Education is a state mandated one-semester course required for graduation. It is recommended that students enroll in Health Education during their sophomore year. The Wheaton North LLC The Wheaton North Library Learning Center offers students and staff access to digital and physical resources, a flexible learning space, and evolving technology. The LLC is conveniently located in the 300 hallway, just across the courtyard from the auditorium. The LLC is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Students may visit the LLC before and after school, during study hall, and at lunch to use the computer lab, access books and periodicals, utilize various devices, study, work in groups, and relax. Bagged lunches are welcome. The LLC offers students a welcoming atmosphere and library staff assistance all day. Students will find 4 computer labs, a collaborative tech lab, small study rooms, comfortable seating, charging stations, a rotating student art gallery, and over 11,000 books. Students should also visit the LLC for textbooks, English class novels, student IDs, and password assistance. The LLC also provides a variety of online resources.