DAILY SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Period 1 8:55 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Period 2 9:50 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Period 3 10:45 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Period 4 Lunch 11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Period 5 Lunch 11:45 a.m. – 12:10 a.m. Period 6 Lunch 12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. Period 7 Lunch 12:45 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Period 8 Lunch 1:15 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Period 9 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Period 10 MONDAY LATE START SCHEDULE 8:50 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Period 1 9:35 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Period 2 10:20 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Period 3 11:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Period 4 Lunch 11:35 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Period 5 Lunch 12:05 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Period 6 Lunch 12:35 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Period 7 Lunch 1:05 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Period 8 Lunch 1:35 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Period 9 2:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Period 10 EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Period 1 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Period 2 9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Period 3 Periods 4 & 5 9:35 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Periods 5 & 6 Periods 4 & 6 Periods 6 & 7 10:05 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Periods 7 & 8 Periods 6 & 8 10:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Period 9 11:05 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 10 *On 11:30 a.m. dismissal days there will be NO student announcements. Student buses will leave promptly at 11:45 a.m. TCD students will not attend TCD. Student lunches will not be served. DISCLAIMER School rules and board of education policies published in this handbook are subject to such changes as needed to ensure continued compliance with federal, state, or local regulations and are subject to such review and alteration as becomes necessary for the routine operation of the school. © 2017 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be transcribed, transmitted, reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or translated in any form without the written permission of Kelmscott Communications. HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2017/2018 DATE EVENT August 11 Freshman Experience August 14,15 Teachers’ Institute Day & Collaborative Work Day (No School) August 16 First Day of School September 4 Labor Day (No School) October 9 Columbus Day (No School) October 11 Fall Testing Day – 11:30 a.m. Dismissal for Grades 9,10,11, Grade 12 No School October 13 End of First Quarter October 26 Parent Teacher Conferences (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) October 27 Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) No School November 22 Thanksgiving Break (No School) November 23 Thanksgiving Break (No School) November 24 Thanksgiving Break (No School) December 19 First Semester Exams December 20 First Semester Exams December 21 First Semester Exams - Winter Break Begins at the end of the Day December 22 Non-Attendance Day/Emergency Day if needed Dec 25 – Jan 8 Winter Break and Collaborative Work Day January 9 School Reopens - Second Semester Begins January 16 Martin Luther King Holiday (No School) February 19 President’s Day (No School/Emergency Day if needed) March 2 Teachers’ Institute (No School) March 16 End of Third Quarter March 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) March 23 Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m. March 26 –March 30 Spring Break April 2 Non-Attendance Day/Emergency Day if needed April 3 School Reopens May 24 Graduation May 28 Memorial Day Holiday (No School) May 30 Second Semester Exams May 31 Second Semester Exams June 1 Second Semester Exams – Last Day of School if Emergency Days are not declared June 4 - 8 Emergency Days MONDAY LATE START DAYS Every Monday except, October 23, November 20, December 18, February 26, March 19, April 9, May 7, May 14, & May 21 NOTICE: The Board of Education has the right to change the school calendar at any time. For the most up-to-date calendar information, go to the Calendar page on the District website. 1 HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 ADMINISTRATION Principal .............................................................................................Mr. William C. Walsh Assistant Principal .....................................................................................Mrs. Jessica Hurt Assistant Principal ......................................................................................Mr. Ryan Maita Director of Deans ................................................................................ Mrs. Kimberly Dever Dean of Students ......................................................................................... Mr. Steve Edsey Dean of Students ...................................................................................... Mr. Sean Brennan Dean of Students .................................................................................. Mrs. Kristen Bronke Director of Athletics ...................................................................................... Mr. Dan Jones Director of Counseling....................................................................... Mrs. Jennifer Regnier Director of Student Activities ................................................................... Mrs. Sally Phillip 55TH AND GRANT STREETS HINSDALE, ILLINOIS 60521 (630) 570-8000 FAX (630) 887-1362 24-HOUR ABSENCE REPORTING (630) 570-8090 This handbook belongs to: Name Student ID 2 "It is a great day to be alive and a Red Devil" words often stated by Bill Huskisson, an alum and coach at Hinsdale Central. Coach Huskisson passed away several years ago, but his memory & spirit lives in the halls of Hinsdale Central. His words are something we can all relate to as we enjoy or reflect upon our experiences at Hinsdale Central. As we prepare for the 2017-18 school year the Building Leadership Team, teachers and staff of Hinsdale Central ask you to think about the following statement "I am a Red Devil who . " You may complete this statement differently every day or you may complete it with words that you live by. However you choose to finish that statement, I am sure it will represent your character & personal drive. At Hinsdale Central we use the Pillars of Character Counts! to finish the statement; Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Caring & Citizen. As you move through the school year, we ask you to be mindful of who you are & what you represent. You are a student, you may also be a student athlete or a student of service or a student leader, and no matter your how you carry yourself you walk the halls as a Red Devil. A Red Devil student is your first priority and we are here to teach you, help you achieve your dreams. We are here to prepare you to be a student of academics, a student of life, and a student who strives to better our community, school and self. The choices you make while at Hinsdale Central will define your character, so make a commitment to excellence. Welcome to or welcome back to Hinsdale Central High School, make this year the best year yet. It is important for you and your family to read and become familiar with our handbook. It contains information that will help with your transition and provide you a better understanding of all Hinsdale Central has to offer. From the wise words of Coach Huskisson “. it is a great day to be a Red Devil.” Regards, William C. Walsh Principal Hinsdale Central High School 3 DISTRICT 86 ADMINISTRATION 55TH & GRANT STREETS HINSDALE, IL 60521 630-655-6100 Superintendent .............................................................................Dr. Bruce Law Assistant Superintendent for Academics.............................. Ms. Pamela Bylsma Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.................. Ms. Tammy Prentiss Chief Financial Officer ......................................................Mr. Josh Stephenson Chief Human Resources Officer ..............................Mr. Domenico Maniscalco Director of Communications................................................. Ms. Karen Warner DISTRICT 86 BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education of District 86 holds regular meetings the first and third Monday of each month, and Tuesday if it falls on a holiday, alternating at Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central. The dates are listed on the calendar in the student handbook. The public is welcome to attend. You may call the District 86 Administration Center at 630-655-6100 or you may visit us at http://D86.hinsdale86.org for meeting locations and times. Mr. Bill Carpentar Mr. Edward Corcoran Ms. Claudia D. Manley Allison Heil, Class of 2017, has been appointed to serve as the Hinsdale Central Liaison to the Board of Education. This student handbook is only a summary of the board policies governing the school district. Board of Education policies are available to the public at the district office and on the district website. 4 COMMON QUESTIONS CONCERNS/QUESTIONS OFFICE EXT Bus or Temporary Bus Pass Deans’ Office 8224 Class Schedule Lost Counseling Office 8253 Elevator Access School Nurse 8595 Grade in a Class Classroom Teacher 8000 Home Access Center Main Office 8125 Homework for Extended Absence Counseling Office 8253 ID Lost Bookstore 8227 Inappropriate Behavior in Class Classroom Teacher 8000 Inappropriate Behavioral Concerns Deans’/ Counseling Office 8224 Late to School or Leaving Early Attendance Office 8090 Locker Combination Lost Deans’ Office 8224 Locker Jammed Building & Grounds 8181 Lost and Found Bookstore 8227 Medical Hall Pass School Nurse 8595 Message Board, Student Pickup Counseling Office 8253 Missing Assignments Classroom Teacher 8000 Parking Questions Deans’ Office 8224 Poster Approvals Activities Director 8580 P.E. Medical School Nurse 8595 Report a Theft School Resource Office 8600 Temporary ID Card Deans’ Office 8224 Transcript or Grade Verification Registrar 8148 Work Permit Counseling Office 8253 ABSENCES OTHER THAN ILLNESS Arriving Late/Leaving Early - Call the Attendance Office at 630-570-8090 prior to your student’s arrival time or prior to leaving early. Full Day - Obtain pre-arranged absence form from Deans’ Office and return form 48 hours prior to absence. ALL-DAY ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS Call the Attendance Office at 630-570-8090.