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Schaumburg High School
NEWSLETTER
TIMOTHY JAY LITTLE PRINCIPAL
January/February 2017
From the principal: Welcome to 8th Grade Parents With this issue you will begin receiving our monthly parent newsletter for the remainder of the year. We would like to officially welcome you to our Schaumburg High School family. Incredibly, your sons and daughters are only one semester away from entering high school. As you can see from the contents of the newsletter, we try to provide pertinent information for parents and take some time to recognize student accomplishments. The registration process for incoming freshmen has already begun. To date, the following items should have been submitted to our Student Services Department: proof of residency, original birth certificate, and master enrollment form. Your student should have also taken the PSAT 8/9 Placement Test and the Career Cruising Matchmaker Activity and received results for both, as well as have identified elective courses which complement their identified Career Clusters. If you have questions about any aspects of your student’s transition to SHS, feel free to contact the Student Services Department at (847) 755-4630. We welcome your questions. Providing a quality education is best achieved with a unified effort of parents, teachers, students, and staff. I encourage you to join us in this partnership. Together we will continue the tradition of excellence that makes great things happen at Schaumburg High School! Sincerely,
Timothy Jay Little Principal
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Got Jobs?
If Not, Come to “Opportunity Knocks”
Mark your calendars and save the date! On Thursday, April 6th, 2017 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the front showcase hallway, The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is organizing a job fair entitled “Opportunity Knocks” for all Schaumburg High School students. Local Schaumburg Businesses are looking for Schaumburg High School students for part time and Summer work employment. “Opportunity Knocks” brings over 25 businesses to SHS so students have direct access to potential job opportunities! Some of our early committed business partners include, AMC Woodfield, Culvers, Jewel Foods, Bike Connection, Corrigan Moving, Home Depot, Kohl’s, McDonalds, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), Schaumburg Library, District 211 (SHS), Schaumburg Park District, Target, and Walgreens to name a few. The organizing committee is led by parents, Dan Alberth and Ed and Kathy Pizza. For additional information contact: Dan Alberth, Principal’s Advisory Council “Opportunity Knocks” Co-Chair
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[email protected] Ed Pizza, Principal’s Advisory Council “Opportunity Knocks” Co-Chair
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[email protected] Tim Little, Principal, Schaumburg High School Email:
[email protected] • Phone: 847-755-4610 “Opportunity Knocks” is a great opportunity for our students, so stay tuned for more information on this exciting event.
Senior 2nd Semester Final Exam Exemption District 211 will again allow graduating seniors to exempt from their second semester final exams if they meet the following criteria: • have at least a “C” average in the course • have less than six absences from the class • have no truancies from the class • have not been suspended from the class • are not incomplete on required assignments Seniors not qualifying for the exemption will be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies but will not receive a diploma on that day. Senior finals will be administered on May 24, 25 and 26. Diplomas will be given following the processing of final grades.
From January 24 until February 3, students identified as Limited English Proficient will participate in the online Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English (ACCESS) test. Students will be tested in the areas of Social and Instructional Language, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The results of the ACCESS test will be used by the high school teachers to ensure your student in receiving the appropriate English language support. Results will be mailed home by June. If you require assistance while visiting our school, If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your please contact the principal’s office at (847) 755-4600. student’s counselor or ESL Teacher at 847.755.4600 Recognized for excellence in education by the United States Department of Education
Schaumburg High School CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Significant Saxons
Feb. Winter Play – 16,17,18 Auditorium – 7:00 p.m.
v Congratulations to the following Saxon Pride winners: Baffour Adu Cristian Estrada Umer Qazi Kimberly Aguasvivas Faye Ferrarell Alvin Reji Sumair Ahluwalia May Hill Emma Robie Skylar Aiden Thomas Homa Evelin Rodriguez-Patino Husna Ali Umaimah Khan Camilla Ruiz-Roman Andrew Amouzou Matthew Killinger Cristian Sanchez Jacob Arrigoni Hollie Korreckt Kevin Schneider Juan Barajas Leslie Leon Andrew Schneider Nyla Bass Miranda Linsley Zaire Singleton Andrew Bird Justin Luke Sean Stover Isabella Borla Megan McGuffin Cristina Suarez Ardit Breznica Sarah Miller Hana Sulejman Samantha Bockmann Natalie Napier Joseph Trybus Brittney Butt Ashley Nichols Hitha Uday Veronica Campbell Kiwane O’Neal Ameen Uddin Krislyn Cardoza Lorena Perea Hieu Vo India Cohn Jennifer Perez Stephanie Wayda Fabian DeLaTorre Jamie Porter Mykira Webster Quinn Donovan Yasmine Price Michael Wojcicki
Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day NO SCHOOL
Congratulations to … v January senior of the month Matthew Aberman.
Feb. 21 Late Start Classes 8:50 a.m.
School Spirit – Basketball Games
Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) Jan. 24 Late Start Classes 8:50 a.m. Jan. Orchesis Show 27, 28 Auditorium – 7:00 p.m. Feb. 7 Late Start Classes 8:50 a.m. Feb. 11 Winter Formal Main Gym – 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 7 Late Start Classes 8:50 a.m. Mar. 21 Late Start Classes 8:50 a.m. Mar. Spring Break 27-31
Go Saxons!
The winter season brings some exciting times, especially during the basketball season. As we progress through this season, fans are reminded to support all teams. We have great school spirit and it should be exhibited in a positive fashion. Just as our athletes exhibit good sportsmanship, so should our fans. When cheering, cheer for our team not against the other team. Sportsmanship is important both on the playing field and in the stands. Fans are also reminded that at basketball games, there are designated band as well as student (Saxon stronghold) sections. We encourage our students to show their school spirit, which might mean that they stand and cheer throughout the entire game. We provide ample seating on both sides of the gymnasium so that non-students can view the game without having to stand. All are encouraged to come out and support all teams in a spirited but positive manner.
Schaumburg High School
Selective Service Registration Men:
When you reach 18, you become an adult. With that new status come rewards and responsibilities. One of the first responsibilities you’ll have is to register with Selective Services.
Why:
Registration is a way of keeping a list of names in the event of a national emergency. When you turn 18, you have to add your name to this list. By having this list, our nation would save six valuable weeks in mobilizing our manpower in a national emergency. You help to keep our country strong.
How:
By filling out a simple registration form that asks only for your name, address, telephone number, social security number, and date of birth. Hand the card to the postal clerk, show some identification, and sign the card.
Where:
The school registrar, at any U.S. Post Office or the Internet at www.sss.gov.
When:
Within a month of your 18th birthday. (You may wish to fill out a registration form up to 120 days before age 18 if you are applying for a student loan or job-training benefits.)
Who:
All young men – including those who would qualify for conscientious objector status or other classification (veteran, minister, physically disqualified, hardship). Because there are no plans to return to a draft in the foreseeable future, there is no need to classify men at this time.
Registration:
It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s the law.
You Must Register to be Eligible For Most Federal Student Loans and Job Training Benefits.
Guidepost
February 2017 February 2012
Blessings in a Backpack
Blessings in a Backpack is a nonprofit program that partners with schools across America to ensure impoverished students are fed on the weekends throughout the school year. Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program. Schaumburg High School and Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates partnered in 2013 to start the program at Schaumburg High School. We are currently in our third school year in partnering with Blessings in a Backpack. We have the capacity to serve 40 students. Students are selected one of three ways: McKinney-Vento homeless status, free and reduced lunch program eligibility, and staff referrals. How you can get involved: Food donations can be brought to the Student Services Office. • Granola and fruit breakfast bars • Cereal • Oatmeal • Chef Boyardee Ravioli, Beefaroni, Spaghetti and Meatballs • Mashed potatoes • Mac & Cheese • Canned fruit • Bottled drinks like Gatorade and Vitamin Water • Fruit Snacks • Cheese and crackers, Goldfish crackers • Snack pack pudding • Pasta • Instant Rice • Variety pack potato chips **Please note food items must be new and unopened. Expired food cannot be accepted.** If you have any further questions please contact Kristal King, School Social Worker, at
[email protected] or (847) 755-4630.
Scholarships Available to Seniors!!!!
Seniors, how would you like a little extra cash to help defray the costs of college? You could pay tuition, buy books, or whatever you need, plus the check is made payable to YOU, not your parents or the school! The V.I.P. Club is offering scholarships to the SHS Class of 2017. This year one $1500 Academic Scholarship, five $1000 Academic Scholarships, two $750 Academic Scholarships, and one $1000 Volunteerism Scholarship will be awarded to students attending a four-year university college, junior college or technical school. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a special education student attending a four-year university college, junior college or technical school. As a reminder, you can apply for both the Academic Scholarship and Volunteerism Scholarship; however, you can only be awarded one. To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, a parent or guardian must be a member of the SHS V.I.P. Club by December 1, 2016. Freshman Parents - new this year, you must be a member for every year your child is at Schaumburg High School to be eligible for the Scholarship senior year. Applications will be available on-line. All completed applications must be submitted to Student Services no later than Friday, February 17, 2017. Please contact Mr. Melton if you have any questions. This Principal’s Newsletter is computer-designed and photocopied at school on recycled paper for Schaumburg High School parents. Schaumburg High School 1100 West Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194-4197 (847) 755-4600.
The “Magic Closet” was established in November 2005, as a means to serve our students who are in need of clothing items throughout the school year. The Magic Closet accepts donations of brand new and/or slightly worn articles of clothing such as shirts, jeans, khakis, gym shoes, coats, hats, mittens, earmuffs, etc. Gift cards to stores that offer a variety of items and are in close proximity of Schaumburg High School such as Kohl’s, Ross, Target, and Wal-Mart are also welcomed. Gift cards in $10.00 and $15.00 increments are recommended, as they allow the flexibility to serve the needs of our students in a more effective way. Thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity, and willingness to help our students in need at Schaumburg High School. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Becker in the Student Service Office at extension 4645 or at
[email protected].
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College
The “Magic Closet”
May 1 deadline
Parents of seniors should be aware that most colleges subscribe to the May deadline advocated by professional associations. This means that students should have made a final declaration of intent to enroll in the college of their choice by May 1. Enrollment deposits and housing deposits should be paid by this date. After May 1, colleges may cancel student admission requests and go to waiting lists of other eligible students. Please remember to notify the colleges which your son or daughter will not attend so that those seats can be given to other students. If you have questions about this policy, please contact your son or daughter’s counselor.
Advanced Placement Testing
Tests will be administered May 1-12, 2017.
Summer School 1st Semester – May 31- June 21 2nd Semester – June 22 – July18
Think about this Spring break is a good chance to visit college campuses. A campus visit is one of the most helpful resources in your college investigation. Be sure to call the college admissions office three or four weeks in advance to make specific arrangements.
National ACT/SAT test dates A.C.T.
Test Date Feb 11 April 8 June 10
Registration Deadlines Jan 13 March 3 May 5
S.A.T.
Test Date March 11 May 6 June 3
Registration Deadlines Feb 10 Apr 7 May 9
A.C.T. /S.A.T. Test Preparation for juniors The best preparation for college entrance exams is a challenging program in high school attacked with diligence. Students who develop good study habits attend to class work, and stretch themselves to do the best that they are capable of in college-bound classes and are preparing themselves daily to do well on college entrance exams. A number of review programs are offered in our school, the district, and in the private sector. These programs have met with varying success and their degree of usefulness seems to be related to the degree of commitment with which individual students pursue them. In addition, A.C.T. /S.A.T. preparation classes are offered at Schaumburg High School in February, March and April after school, two days a week. There is no fee, and the late activity bus is available.
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All registration materials are available in the Student Services Office.
