SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 Parent Guide Book A Resource for Parents A message from Brian Harlan Principal of SCHAUMBURG High School Welcome to Schaumburg High School! This Parent Guide Book is a useful tool for parents of Schaumburg High School students. It summarizes essential information that will help your students experience success during their four years at Schaumburg High School. You will find that taking a few minutes to look through the Parent Guide Book will answer questions you may have about Schaumburg High School and Township High School District 211.

The staff at Schaumburg High School is excited to be partnering with you and your students this school year. We have a passionate staff dedicated to providing support for students both in and out of the classroom. Schaumburg High School offers amazing academic and extracurricular opportunities for our students. These offerings, coupled with high expectations we have for our students, creates a positive environment for all SHS students. We believe that each student can experience success and acquire skills that prepare them for their futures.

Thank you for your commitment to your child’s education and to our community. Your role in your child’s education is imperative to their success, and I look forward to working collaboratively with you in the years to come to make sure that Schaumburg High School provides our students what they need to be successful. I also look forward to seeing and meeting you at events throughout this school year. Go Saxons!

Sincerely,

Brian Harlan 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 Kick-Off to College Applications/Financial Aid September 2, 2021 First Generation College Symposium September 16, 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Exam (juniors – optional) October 13, 2021 State Testing SAT Exam (seniors) October 13, 2021 College Night October 5, 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 10, 2022 College Planning Night February 23, 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 3 – May 14, 2022 Graduation – Class of 2022 May 24, 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 Schaumburg 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. Schaumburg 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/4778. Graduates can request transcripts by logging onto their Parchment account. If needed, contact the Registrar’s Office at 847-755-4628.

Student Support Teams Schaumburg 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 student 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. Contact the Student Services Office at 847-755-4630.

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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg High School’s academic supports, including before school, during school, and after school tutoring, is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/314.

Social-emotional Supports Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg High Art Club HOSA (Health Principal Advisory Board School values student involvement and Auto Club Occupations Students Saxons LEAD participation in extra- Band of America) Scholastic Bowl curricular activities Book Club Improv Show Senior Class Club including athletics, Business Professionals of International Club SHS Super Fans clubs, and the fine arts. America Internet Club Slam Poetry These activities provide students opportunities Chess Team Intramurals Social Studies Club for enrichment while Choir Junior Class Club Sophomore Class Club also helping them to connect to their Competitive Dance Literary Magazine Speech Team school community. All students are (Winter) Math Team Sports Medicine Club encouraged to join at least one of Computer Club Medical Careers Club Student Athlete these groups during freshman year. Dance Club Modern Music Masters Leadership Training Schaumburg High School offers over Debate Team Musical Student Congress 75 unique student clubs and activities. Diversity Club Muslim Student Student Council A full list of these organizations is Drama Club Association Students Helping Others available on the school website. Engineering Club National Art Honor Society Theater Technicians Athletic teams are organized Fall Play National Honor Society Theater Guides according to the fall, winter, and Film Making Club Newspaper Uprising spring sports seasons. Fishing Club Open Mic Acoustic Club Variety Show Flags Operation Snowball Winter Play Athletic and activity camps are part of the Schaumburg High School summer Foreign Exchange Orchestra World Language Club school program. Specific summer Freshman Class Club Outdoor Adventure Club WYSE (Academic camp details, including instructions Gaming Club Partners Club Challenge) for accessing the rSchoolToday online Gender Alliance Photography Club Yearbook registration platform, will be sent Girls Who Code Poetry Club to you in the spring as part of the summer school information packet. Girl Up Pom Pons (Fall) Students must have a valid physical on file with the Nurse’s Office to Activity Director: Russell Cumings, 847-755-4612 participate in these camps. Athletics Fall Winter Spring Cheerleading - fall Boys Cross Country Boys Girls Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys Football Cheerleading - winter Boys Boys Girls Gymnastics Girls Lacrosse Girls Golf Boys & Girls Boys Soccer Wrestling Girls Soccer Girls Swimming & Diving Boys Track & Field Girls Girls Track & Field Girls Boys Volleyball Boys Girls Water Polo Boys Tennis

Athletic Director: Marty Manning, 847-755-4770

6 Information For Seniors

Senior year is an exciting and important time in the life Finalizing College Choices of every high school student. Throughout the school No later than September, seniors pursuing post-high year, members of the Class of 2022 and their parents school education programs should be prepared to narrow will receive information detailing key dates and events the list of colleges and universities to which they will send specific to preparation for the student’s life after high applications. Using information gathered during junior year school. General information to guide families as they guidance program activities in Xello and the D211 Student navigate 12th grade expectations and requirements is Readiness Plan, students should be well-informed about intended to build awareness about high-interest topics. specific schools that align with their post-high school Seniors electing to graduate early should consult with plans and financial status. Students are reminded to their school counselor for information specific to early take advantage of allowable college visit absences to see graduation. college and university campuses first-hand. Graduation Information College Applications November 1 is the most widely recognized deadline Senior Portraits and Yearbooks for college applications. Students will need to verify District 211 contracts with Visual Image Photography application due dates with the specific schools of interest (VIP) to take students’ annual school photos. In order to make sure a key date is not missed. Students also to appear in the Schaumburg High School yearbook, all need to make note of application fees some colleges and seniors must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs universities charge. It is recommended that students from other sources will not be accepted for use in the review their applications and related essays with their yearbook. Schedule information and retake dates will school counselor prior to submitting them. be sent directly to students and parents by VIP. Parents can also access the VIP Letters of Recommendation website at https://www.vipis.com/ for more Many college applications require the student to information. include one or more recommendation letters. Typically, recommendations come from teachers who have had a Cap and Gown positive impact on the student’s high school experience. Seniors will be measured for cap and gown on Students should personally request recommendation Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Caps and gowns will be letters from their teachers (or others) and provide the distributed to students on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. person with at least two weeks notice about deadlines. Graduation Ceremony Scholarships Schaumburg High School will host graduation for the Schaumburg High School maintains a list Class of 2022 on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the NOW of scholarships at https://adc.d211.org/ Arena. There will be a mandatory rehearsal at Schaumburg Page/7575. Students are encouraged to High School prior to the graduation ceremony – details explore this list to find scholarships they may will be shared at a later time. The senior brunch will qualify for. Individual colleges and universities typically be held on Friday, May 20, 2022. Students will receive have many scholarships available as well. Students details about these important dates, from our senior should explore the college and university websites to class sponsors, Lisa Becker and Danielle Casamassimo. find details about those scholarships. Most scholarships Mrs. Becker can be reached at [email protected] and have strict application deadlines. Mrs. Casamassimo can be reached at dcasamassimo@ d211.org. Applying for Financial Aid Effective with the Class of 2021, students are required to College-bound Student Information complete the FAFSA to qualify for a high school diploma. Transcripts The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Students should request a copy of their 6th semester becomes available on October 1. Students and parents transcript to verify readiness for high school graduation will need to complete the FAFSA online at and to use as a reference when completing college https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/ applications. All seniors will meet with their school fafsa to determine the student’s eligibility for counselor early in the school year to review the transcript, Federal Student Aid based upon the parents’ senior year course schedule, and verify post-high school prior year’s Federal tax return. Schaumburg High School plans. will host a FAFSA workshop in the fall. Look for details about this event once the school year begins.

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 eExams 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 starting late January 12 – February 15, 2022. Parents of https://apstudent.collegeboard.org. eligible 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. During 9th and 10th grades, 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 Wellness Department Chair at 847-755-4776.

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, Melanie Hopkins, at 847-755-4663 or [email protected] if you have questions about Schaumburg 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 United States 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 Schaumburg 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.

Schaumburg 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 4:00 p.m. Evening buses are available Monday – Friday and leave at 5:25 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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg Police Department, Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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.

Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to report safety concerns Safety Concerns using the online form available on the Schaumburg High School website. Reports may be anonymous, if desired. The form is available at https:// adc.d211.info/forms/schaumburg-high-school-safety-concern/.

12 District 211 Communications/Notifications District 211 and Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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/4924.

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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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 Mary Kate Smith, Assistant Principal, at 847-755-4614 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.

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/ .

rSchoolToday Schaumburg High School uses the rSchoolToday system to manage registration for summer athletic and activity camps. Completing the registration process requires the parent to log onto the Infinite Campus portal first. A menu of options is displayed on the left-hand side of the screen after logging in. SelectExtracurricular Registration and the rSchoolToday portal will open. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete registration for the desired summer camp.

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.

15 SHS V.I.P. (Very Interested Parents) BOOSTER CLUB V.I.P.s., the Schaumburg High School parent booster club, supports the curricular and extra-curricular activities bringing home and school into a closer relationship. All parents are encouraged to join the V.I.P.s. and membership fees can be paid as part of the school registration process.

Basic Membership...... $30 The Basic Membership includes Booster email communications and a coupon for 10% off one item at the Saxon Store.

Basic Membership PLUS...... $45 The Basic Membership PLUS includes Basic Membership benefits, plus TWO (2) all-age athletic passes* good for admission to home varsity football and basketball games, and a car magnet.

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

Deluxe PLUS Membership...... $90 The Deluxe PLUS Membership includes Basic Membership benefits, plus SIX (6) all-age athletic passes* good for admission to home varsity football and basketball games, and a car magnet.

Senior Yard Sign...... $15 Show your Class of 2022 pride for your Schaumburg High School senior with a Senior Yard Sign. Signs are double- sided, waterproof, and come with a metal stake. Pick up dates for signs will be determined later.

“Ultimate Saxon Fan” Package...... $55 The “Ultimate Saxon Fan” Package includes a hoodie, a t-shirt, phone ring holder, pen, pencil, and lanyard. VIP Boosters will contact purchaser regarding pick up of items.

Legacy Brick Paver...... $50 Purchase a 4” x 8” red Legacy Brick Paver installed in front of Schaumburg High School. Paver includes 1 logo, plus 2 lines of text OR no logo and 3 lines of text.

What does VIP (Very Interested Parents) Booster Club do and what is its purpose? • To help bring the SHS community together and foster a closer relationship between home and school • To raise funds and provide funding for academic and extra-curricular programs, including scholarships

*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.

Contact Jhina Tabulina at [email protected] for more details about V.I.P. membership or visit the V.I.P. website at https://il49000007.schoolwires.net/Page/4779.

16 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is my child’s bus stop and what time does 6. How does my child arrange to see college and the bus pick up my child? university representatives who visit Schaumburg Parents can use the My Stop app to track their High School? child’s bus. More information about the My Stop Our college counselor maintains a list colleges and app is available on the District 211 universities that will be visiting Schaumburg High website at https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/ School during the school year. Students can access IL49000007/Centricity/Domain/4788/ the list online and sign up by completing Instructions%20-for-Accessing-the- the form located at https://sites.google. GPS-Mystop-Mobile-App.pdf. Please call the Transportation department at 847-755-6798 with com/d211.org/shsstudentservices/ any questions about bus services. college-career-resources/college-visits- and-fairs?authuser=00. 2. Is Summer School required? Some incoming Freshmen and rising Sophomores are 7. Where can I find information about scholarships my child might qualify for? identified for mandatory summer school programs to A list of scholarships is maintained on the school improve academic proficiency in reading, math or both. website at https://docs.google.com Eligible students, and their parents, will be notified in spreadsheetsd/14qIZO9x6-H5YTTCf- late January. See page 11 for more information about mwmt4nEKT0SFsrmtmI1DQHm2Ihtmlv summer school. iew#gid=0. Students are encouraged to 3. My child is interested in athletics. How does my check the site regularly for updates. Be aware that child sign up, and when do sports begin practicing? the Harper Promise Scholarship is only available Athletic teams are organized by season – fall, winter, to students who began ninth grade at a District and spring. Parents register their child for teams using 211, District 214, or District 220 high school and the Infinite Campus portal. See page 6 for details applied to participate in the Promise program before about the registration process. This can be done December 15 of their freshman year. anytime after July 1. 8. Does the school offer opportunities for my child to 4. How do I register my child for an athletic team or prepare for the SAT exam? extracurricular activity? SAT preparation is embedded within the instructional Parents use Infinite Campus to register for strategies teachers use within their classrooms. In extracurricular athletic teams, clubs, and activities. addition, a practice SAT exam for juniors is offered in Completing the registration process requires the parent February and students are able to use the results of to log onto the Infinite Campus portal. A menu of that practice exam to identify specific skill areas for options is displayed on the left-hand side of the screen improvement prior to taking the State-sponsored SAT after logging in. Select Extracurricular Registration and in April. The Khan Academy includes free resources the registration portal will open. Follow the on-screen for students to prepare for the SAT, and once linked prompts to complete registration for the desired team to a student’s College Board account, provides a and/or activity. customized course of study focused on the student’s 5. Are there special eligibility requirements if my unique areas for growth in both mathematics and child wants to play sports? evidence-based reading and writing. All student-athletes must meet eligible requirements as 9. How will I be notified if a school emergency exists? set forth by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Emergency situations will be communicated to parents which include maintaining passing grades in at least via email, text message, and phone calls. Emergency 25 credit hours per week. District 211 has additional emails will be designated using the District’s requirements for athletic eligibility that can be found communications/notifications color-coded system. online at https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/ See page 9 for more information about school Centricity/Domain/2473/Eligibility- communications. IHSA-D211.pdf. Students transferring to 10. Whom should I call if my child is struggling with Schaumburg High School from another classwork? high school will want to consult with the Your child’s teachers are the first line of support Athletic Director to discuss eligibility requirements. regarding questions about class assignments. Your child’s school counselor also can assist with connecting your child to specific academic supports within the school.

17 Contact information Schaumburg High School 1100 West Schaumburg Road v Schaumburg, IL 60194 v 847-755-4600

Administration

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Brian Harlan Russell Cumings Mary Kate Smith Whitney Gbur [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Assistant Principal Student Services Athletic Director Dean of Students Kirk Macnider Director Martin Manning Kendra Letzel [email protected] Yassila Delgado [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Student Support Teams

Student Support Team 1 Student Support Team 2 Student Support Team 3

Admin Counselor Admin Counselor Admin Counselor Mary Kate Smith Julie Vasireddy Kirk Macnider Brent Swolsky Whitney Gbur Erika Werlein [email protected] jvasireddy@ kmacnider@ bswolsky@ [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-4614 d211.org d211.org d211.org 847-755-4616 847-755-4647 847-755-4641 847-755-4618 847-755-4646 Counselor Counselor Psychologist Liliana Pirtle Psychologist Counselor Social Worker Joe Kowalski Mark Stilling [email protected] Nate Elzinga Lisa Becker Kristal Smith [email protected] [email protected] 847-755-4648 [email protected] [email protected] ksmith@d211org 847-755-4644 847-755-4637 847-755-4636 847-755-4645 847-755-4634 Counselor Counselor Eric Melton Social Worker Counselor Psychologist Nick Kostalek [email protected] Ginger Haas Danielle Karina Rodriguez nkostalek@ 847-755-4651 [email protected] Casamassimo krodriguez@ d211.org 847-755-4636 dcasamassimo@ d211.org 847-755-4649 d211.org 847-755-4639 847-755-4642

Counselor Paul Duffy [email protected] 847-755-4643

Department Chairs

Applied Technology Art Business Education English Craig Johnson Jessica Aulisio Anna Griffin Donald Davis [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

English as a Second Guidance Math Media Language Eric Melton Matt Gruszka Scott Weidig Leanne Fanelli [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Science Social Studies Special Education Music Jason Campbell Aaron Phillips Daniel Lanser Vinnie Inendino [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Wellness World Language Technology Ryan Senica Katherine Haskins Scott Weidig [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]