Antioch Community High School 2020-2021 School Profile 1133 Main Street, Antioch IL 60002 * 847-395-1421 * FAX 847-395-2435 CEEB # 140-070 * *Mr

Antioch Community High School 2020-2021 School Profile 1133 Main Street, Antioch IL 60002 * 847-395-1421 * FAX 847-395-2435 CEEB # 140-070 * www.chsd117.org *Mr. James McKay, Superintendent * Mr. Eric Hamilton, Principal*

MISSION STATEMENT Ignite passion and discovery in every student. Student Services Department Scott Leverentz, [email protected], 847-838-7767, Assistant Principal Student Services Brett Heintz, [email protected], 847-395-9041, Counselor Kelly Lindgren, [email protected], 847-838-7647, Counselor Kelly McCracken, [email protected], 847-395-9186, Counselor Darcy Peck, [email protected], 847-838-7644, Counselor Taylor Travers, [email protected], 847-838-7688, Counselor Stephanie Geiger, [email protected], 847-838-7762, Administrative Assistant Vicky Stevens, [email protected], 847-838-7640, Registrar

School and Community Antioch Community High School, a four-year comprehensive school, was established in 1915. Fully accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education, Antioch Community High School serves the Northwestern Lake County community of Antioch. In a recent report, Antioch Community High School was distinguished for representing the ninth largest positive trend out of 136 Chicago suburban high schools over a ten-year span. The school day consists of eight class periods with an option for juniors and seniors to take a zero hour class. Students are able to take up to eight 50-minute classes per semester. The ACHS school year is divided into two semesters. Semester 1: August 19, 2020 – December 21, 2020 and Semester 2: January 5, 2021 – May 21, 2021.

Total enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is 1,321 with students in grades 9-12. Senior Class – 380 Junior Class – 318 Sophomore Class – 316 Freshman Class – 309

Antioch Community High School proudly serves the Village of Antioch. Our school and surrounding community is exceptionally supportive of all academic, ath- letic, and extracurricular endeavors.

ACHS is located approximately 55 miles north of Chicago in Lake County and is within a 30 minute drive from the following high schools: Lakes, Carmel, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein, Warren, and Wauconda. Directions to our school from the Chicago area: Travel I-94 West toward Milwaukee, Exit on IL-173 (Rosecrans Rd.). Travel West on IL-173 to Main St. (Route 83), the school is located on the Northeast corner of Route 173 and Main St. (Route 83).

Faculty and Staff The faculty consists of 100 full-time certified staff with five full time counselors. The student/teacher ratio is 21.3:1. In 2014, District 117 was proud to have 65.2% of all faculty members hold a master’s degree or higher, and the average faculty member’s years of experience was 11.6. Curriculum Graduation Requirements* Antioch Community High School offers a wide variety of courses in order to 22.5 credits are required for graduation. (1.0 credit = 1 year) challenge each student to achieve his/her potential. Over 150 courses are English 4.0 credits offered, some on different levels of content, depth, and breadth. Mathematics 3.0 credits Science 2.0 credits Grading System Grade Point Weighted Grade Point (Honors and AP Courses) U.S. History 1.0 credit A = 4.0 A = 5.0 Government* 0.5 credit B = 3.0 B = 4.0 Social Studies Elective 0.5 credit C = 2.0 C = 3.0 Global Studies 1.0 credit D = 1.0 D = 1.0 Consumer Education+ 0.5 Credit F = 0.0 F = 0.0 Illinois Elective 1.0 Credit Heath 0.5 Credit ACHS does not rank students. Physical Education 3.5 Credits Driver Education 0.5 Credit Fine Arts 0.5 Credit Credits are awarded at the end of each semester. One-half credit is awarded for each semester course successfully completed. *A passing grade in Government signifies passage of the U.S. and IL Constitution exams. +May substitute Introduction to Business, Life Resource Management, or AP Economics. Disciplinary Reporting Policy It is District 117 policy to not comment on student discipline records and to only respond to personal questions concerning information contained in the student’s permanent record. Cum Laude Beginning with the graduating class of 2015, District 117 students have Advanced Placement the opportunity to graduate Cum Laude. Students earning this distinc- Advanced Placement courses were offered in 25 subject areas for 2020-2021. tion are meeting the criteria of Scholarship (at least 26 credits), Char- Students were tested in 25 subject areas. acter (no suspensions), Community Volunteerism (at least 40 hours), 2020 444 students took 872 exams, with 64% scoring 3 or better. Responsibility (minimum attendance rate of 95%), Excellence (at least 2019 446 students took 782 exams, with 58% scoring 3 or better. 3 capstone classes), and Pride (at least 4 extracurricular activities). 2018 337 students took 618 exams, with 72% scoring 3 or better.

2020: 102 students graduated Cum Laude 2017 340 students took 671 exams, with 68% scoring 3 or better. 2019:103 students graduated Cum Laude 2016 293 students took 573 exams, with 67% scoring 3 or better. 2018: 84 students graduated Cum Laude 2015 234 students took 424 exams, with 73% scoring 3 or better. 2017: 84 students graduated Cum Laude 2014 217 students took 450 exams, with 70% scoring 3 or better. 2016: 52 students graduated Cum Laude

ACT Scores SAT Scores

Class % Tested Composite Middle 50% Top 25% Class % Tested Avg Score Middle 50% Top 25% 2017 NA 21.7 17-25 25-36 2019 100 1035 910-1160 1160-1510

2016 100 21.6 18-25 25-34 2018 100 1071 950-1180 1180-1500

2015 99 21.6 17-25 25-34

Awards Post Secondary Plans National AP Scholar 3 Students pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree: 88% AP Scholar with Distinction 29 Students starting at a 4 year school: 68.4% AP Scholar with Honors 35 Students starting at a 2 year school: 19.6% AP Scholar 82 Students entering a trade school: 4.4% National Merit Scholarship Winner 0 Students enlisting in the military: .6% National Merit Finalist Students 0 Students entering the work force: 4.4% National Merit Semi Finalist Students 0 Other 0% National Merit Commended Students 3 Illinois State Scholars 30 College and University Destinations for ACHS 2020 Graduates Augustana College Northern Virginia Community College-Manassas William Rainey Harper College Ball State University Campus Worchester Polytechnic Institute Berea College Nova Southeastern University Bradley University Olivet Nazarene University Bradley University Ripon College Butler University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Carroll University Saint Ambrose University Carthage College Saint Louis University Central Michigan University Seattle University Clarke University Southern Illinois University-Carbondale College of Lake County Stephen F Austin State University Concordia University-Wisconsin The University of Tampa DePaul University The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Drake University University of Chicago Earlham College University of Dubuque Eastern Michigan University University of Illinois-Springfield Flagler College-St. Augustine University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Florida Institute of Technology University of Iowa Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus University of Kansas Illinois Institute of Technology University of Kentucky Illinois State University University of Mississippi Indiana State University University of Missouri-Columbia Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa Lindenwood University University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Loyola University Chicago University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Marquette University University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Michigan Technological University University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design University of Wisconsin-Parkside Northern Arizona University University of Wisconsin-Platteville Northern Illinois University College Representatives– Visits to our Student Services Office are welcomed throughout the school year and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater may be scheduled through www.repvisits.com Northern Michigan University Wartburg College ACHS is a member of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling and the National Association for College Admission Counseling Community High School District 117 Course 2020-2021

Career and Technical Education Fine Arts Physical Education Accounting I A Cappela Choir* Adventure Education Accounting II Honors* Advanced Treble Choir Adventure Education Advanced* Advanced Preschool* AP Drawing Dance and Fitness Apparel Design & Construction 1 AP Music Theory* Driver Education Apparel Design & Construction 2 AP Studio Art 2D* Fit for Life Architectural Drawing & Design AP Studio Art 3D* Fit for Life Advanced* Architectural Drawing & Design Honors 2D Intro Food and Fitness Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) 3D Intro Health Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Advanced* 2D Art and Design PE Assistant Computer Applications 3D Art and Design PE I Creative Foods Beginning Theatre PE II Electronics 1 Chamber Orchestra* PE III & Advanced Entrepreneurship Class Voice PE Leaders Foods and Fitness Concert Band Physical Best Introduction to Business Concert Choir Physical Best Advanced* Introduction to Foods Concert Orchestra Introduction to Preschool Digital Photography Science Life Resource Management Digital Photography Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Mobile App Designs Fine Arts Appreciation AP Biology Multimedia Designs* Intro to Improvisation AP Chemistry* Parent and Infant Development Music Theory I AP Environmental Science* Personal Finance Music Production AP Physics I Small Engines Percussion Ensemble I AP Physics C: Mechanics* Specialty Foods* Percussion Ensemble II Biology Sports and Entertainment Marketing Stagecraft Chemistry Tech Support Internship Stagecraft Advanced* Chemistry Honors Wood Technology Studio Theatre Earth Science Wood Technology Advanced Studio Theatre Advanced* Environmental Science I Symphonic Band Environmental Science II English Treble Choir Physics American Studies Wind Ensemble Physics Honors AP Language & Composition* Wind Ensemble Advanced* AP Literature & Composition* Social Studies Broadcast Journalism* Mathematics American Government Creative Writing AP Calculus AB* American Studies Creative Writing Advanced AP Calculus BC* AP Economics* English I AP Computer Science Principles AP European History* English I Honors AP Computer Science A AP Human Geography English as a second language AP Statistics* AP Psychology English II Game Theory AP US Government & Politics* English II Honors Integrated Math I AP US History English III Integrated Math I Honors Contemporary World Issues English IV Integrated Math II Global Studies English IV: Composition Integrated Math II Honors International Relations Honors* English IV: Sports Literature Integrated Math II Support Law in American Society English IV: SciFi, Horror Literature Integrated Math III Psychology of Living English IV: Modern Literature Integrated Math III Honors Sociology English IV: Women and Literature Integrated Math III Support US History Intro to Print & Digital Journalism Math Improvement Literary Magazine* Modeling with Mathematics World Languages Media Literacy Pre-Calculus AP Spanish Language* Print & Digital Journalism* Pre-Calculus Honors German I Reading Improvement Probability German II Speech Communications Statistics German III Honors Sports Media* German IV Honors* Yearbook Journalism* AP German Spanish for Heritage Speakers I APEX– a pass/fail online course Spanish I for credit recovery or enrichment Spanish II Spanish III Honors Spanish IV Honors*

Electives Bold-AP Course AP Seminar* *-Capstone Course AP Research* Lake County High School Technology Campus* (https://www.techcampus.org/programs)

*CHSD 117 changed graduation requirements and general grading practices consistent with the Illinois State Board of Education COVID -19 recommendations and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation for the Class of 2020. Please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Scott Leverentz for any questions.