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May, 2013 Dear Mustang families, It was a very exciting co-curricular winter season at Rolling Meadows High School. The girls basketball team was exciting to watch all season long. They are incredible athletes and excellent ambassadors of Rolling Meadows High School as they earned and were honored as Regional Champions, Sectional Champions, Super-Sectional Champions, and placed 2nd in the IHSA Class 4A Girls Basketball Tournament. Congratulations athletes, coaches, and parents on the exciting season! In addition, the Poms team placed 1st at the Illinois Drill Team Association Triple A Division state competition, the Flags team placed 5th at Team Dance Illinois, and Orchesis was selected to perform at the Illinois High School Dance Festival in May. Congratulations to all of these teams for demonstrating excellence. One of the district goals centers on Advanced Placement courses and Advanced Placement exams. The goal is for each student to have at least one AP experience during his or her tenure in high school. We offer AP classes in the core areas of Social Science, English, Math, and Science, along with the elective areas of Art, Computers, Economics, Photography, and several World Languages. The students and instructors have been working diligently all year long preparing for the exams, and it shows. To share with you some data and history of Rolling Meadows High School, in 2010 the students took a total of 497 exams, in 2011 the students took a total of 724 exams, in 2012 the students took a total of 856 exams, and in2013 656students have signed up to take 1,116 Advanced Placement exams in May. The students at Rolling Meadows High school have the intelligence, capability, and necessary supports to be successful on these exams. We are achieving academically and making great progress on District 214 goal number 3. Congratulations students and good luck on the exams in May! In the elective area of Career and Tech Education (CTE) there is much exciting news to report out to you. In the winter newsletter, I shared with you that we are adding courses to the Project Lead The Way engineering and manufacturing course list. We have added the courses of NIMS (Metal Working Skills) and CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing). Since adding these courses, students have gravitated to these courses and we have seen a 50% increase in the enrollment of our engineering course offerings. In the summer of 2011, the foods lab was redesigned and upgraded to meet the standards of a culinary kitchen. Students can earn a certificate from the National Restaurant Association after completing the two Pro-Start courses in order to earn dual credit at over 20 Nationally recognized schools. I am pleased to inform you that this elective area has grown as well, with a 75% increase in student enrollment in the Pro-Start classes since 2011. Lastly, our autos program has expanded. From 2011 to 2013 we have seen the autos program grow from students requesting enough autos courses to run 7 semesters of autos classes to the expanded interest where we will run 12 semesters of autos classes next year. That is a 70% increase in enrollment over the past two years. We are also waiting on our 2013 application and site visit to receive NATEF accreditation. NATEF accreditation gives our program greater credibility and recognition from the automotive industry that our students are well trained and have demonstrated program excellence. Students can exit the program and be recognized as a highly trained entry-level technician. I am very proud of the expansive efforts we are making to increase opportunities for students in the areas of autos, culinary arts, and engineering.
Principal s Message
Students understand that the grades they are earning will be on their permanent transcript. Please stay proactive and diligent to receive academic tutoring as needed in the Academic Resource Center during the Seminar Block on Purple Days, as well as at one of the upcoming Saturday Success Academy sessions. Students should not hesitate to see any of their instructors during the Seminar Block as well. The instructors are supportive and can differentiate their instruction in a one on one setting to ensure that the content, skills, and assignment is understood. As we approach the final quarter, we have numerous events to look forward to. Please check our website for daily and upcoming events. There are many athletic, co-curricular, and fine arts events yet to come for you to enjoy. I wish each of you and your families a happy spring season and successful fourth quarter. Respectfully yours,
Estimadas familias Mustang, Fue una emocionante temporada de invierno en eventos extra-curriculares en Rolling Meadows High School. Fue emocionante ver al equipo de basquetbol de mujeres toda la temporada. Son atletas extraordinarias y excelentes embajadoras de Rolling Meadows High School al ser ganadoras y honradas como campeonas regionales, campeonas seccionales, sper campeonas de las seccionales y en haber ganado 2do lugar en el Torneo de Basquetbol de Mujeres Clase 4A. Felicidades atletas, entrenadores y padres en esta temporada emocionante! Adems, el equipo de Poms tom Primer lugar en la competicin estatal de la Asociacin de Equipos de Ejercicio en Divisin Triple A, el equipo de Banderas tom Quinto en Equipos de Danza de Illinois y Orchesis fue seleccionado para bailar en el Festival de Baile de Escuelas Secundarias de Illinois en mayo. Felicidades a todos estos equipos por demostrar excelencia. Una de las metas del distrito se concentra en cursos de colocacin avanzada (AP) y exmenes de cursos de colocacin avanzada. La meta es que cada estudiante tome por lo menos una clase de colocacin avanzada durante su tenencia en la escuela secundaria. Ofrecemos clases de AP en las reas fundamentales de Ciencias Sociales, Ingls, Matemticas y Ciencias, junto con las reas electivas de Arte, Computadoras, Economa, Fotografa y varios Idiomas Mundiales. Los estudiantes y maestros han estado trabajando diligentemente todo el ao escolar preparndose para los exmenes y eso se muestra. Para compartir con ustedes algunos datos e historia de Rolling Meadows High School, en el 2010 los estudiantes tomaron un total de 497 exmenes, en el 2011 los estudiantes tomaron un total de 724 exmenes, en el 2012 los estudiantes tomaron un total de 856 exmenes y en el 2013 656 estudiantes se han registrado para tomar 1,116 exmenes de colocacin avanzada en mayo. Los estudiantes en Rolling Meadows High School tienen la inteligencia, capacidad y apoyo necesario para tener xito en estos exmenes. Estamos haciendo logros acadmicamente y gran progreso con la meta nmero tres del Distrito Escolar 214. Felicidades estudiantes y buena suerte en los exmenes en mayo! En el rea electiva de Educacin de Carreras Tcnicas (CTE) hay muchas noticias emocionantes para reportarles. En el boletn del invierno compart con ustedes que estbamos agregando clases a la lista de cursos de ingeniera y manufactura del Proyecto Mustrame el Camino. Hemos agregado los cursos de NIMS (Habilidades Trabajando con Metal) y CIMal (Manufactura de Computadoras Integradas). Desde que agregamos estos cursos, los estudiantes se han inclinado a estos cursos y hemos visto un incremento de 50% de registracin en estos cursos de ingeniera. En el verano del 2011, la cocina para las clases de comida fue rediseada y actualizada para cumplir con los estndares de una cocina culinaria. Los estudiantes pueden obtener un certificado de la Asociacin del Restaurante Nacional despus de completar los dos cursos Pro-Start para poder obtener doble crdito en ms de 20 escuelas reconocidas nacionalmente. Me complace informarle que esta rea electiva tambin ha crecido con un incremento de 75% de estudiantes registrndose en las clases Pro-Start desde el 2011. Finalmente, nuestro programa de mecnica se ha expandido. Del 2011 al 2013 hemos visto el programa de mecnica crecer de estudiantes pidiendo suficiente cursos de mecnica para poder implementar 7 semestres de cursos de mecnica a 12 semestres de clases de mecnica el prximo ao. Eso es un incremento de 70% en registracin en los ltimos dos aos. Tambin estamos esperando nuestra aplicacin del 2013 y visita a la escuela para recibir acreditacin del NATEF. Acreditacin del NATEF da a nuestro programa ms credibilidad y reconocimiento en la industria automotriz de que nuestros estudiantes estn bien entrenados y que han demostrado excelencia en el programa. Los estudiantes pueden salir del programa y ser reconocidos como tcnicos de nivel de entrada altamente entrenados. Estoy muy orgullosa de los esfuerzos expansivos que estamos haciendo para incrementar oportunidades para los estudiantes en las reas de mecnica, artes culinarias, e ingeniera. Estudiantes comprenden que las calificaciones que estn obteniendo estarn en su expediente acadmico permanentemente. Por favor que permanezcan proactivos y diligentes en recibir tutora acadmica cuando sea necesario en el Centro de Recursos Acadmicos durante el periodo de Seminario en los das morados, as como en unas de las sesiones de la Academia de xito que tenemos algunos sbados. Los estudiantes no deberan dudar de ver a sus maestros durante el periodo de Seminario tambin. Los maestros apoyan y pueden ajustar su instruccin trabajando con un estudiante uno a uno para asegurar que el contenido, las habilidades y el trabajo sea entendido. Al acercarnos al cuarto trimestre, tenemos numerosos eventos que estamos esperando con gusto. Por favor visite nuestra pgina en Internet a diario para ver los prximos eventos escolares. Hay muchos eventos atlticos, extracurriculares y de las artes finas por venir para que los disfruten. Les deseo a cada uno y a sus familias una primavera feliz y un exitoso ltimo cuarto trimestre escolar. Atentamente,
Automotive Technology
The RMHS Automotive Program will have its NATEF (National Automotive Trainers Education Foundation) on-site inspection at the end of May and will become the 19th high school in the state of Illinois to achieve this accreditation. When students graduate with NATEF certification they will have the skills needed to gain an entry level automotive technician job and also have 6 months of work experience toward earning their ASE certifications. Our current courses for NATEF certification start with Personal Auto where students learn the basics of how to care for and maintain their own vehicle. Students also learn how to purchase a vehicle and are taught other skills that every automobile owner should know. The next course is Automotive Systems, where students will learn about all the systems that make up a vehicle and how they work. This is reinforced through labs that will have the students working with industry standard tools and equipment. After the student has competed Automotive Systems, they can move in to Diagnostics and Testing. In this course, students learn advanced testing techniques that are currently used in the automotive field and how to complete them successfully. Lastly, in Vocational Auto the students will be working on live work as if they were in a repair shop. They will do all the work that a typical shop does along with finishing up any NATEF tasks needed to complete their certification. Also this year the Auto Club has seen a jump in membership. Auto Club meets Thursday nights in the auto shop until 6 p.m. It is an opportunity for students to complete more complex tasks on their own vehicles that cant be done in class due to time constraints. Students do not need to be in an autos class to participate in Auto Club, just a passion for automobiles. Lastly, Id like to congratulate the engine teardown team on their 5th place finish in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Completion. In addition to finishing 5th, they qualified for the national competition. The students were tasked with disassembling and reassembling a Small Block Chevy engine in the least amount of time using all the proper specifications
The ProStart program, administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, provides high school students with an opportunity to explore career options in the restaurant and foodservice industry through academic and work-based learning. When students meet academic standards, complete a checklist of competencies, and participate in at least 400 hours of a mentored work experience, they are awarded the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement. This signifies they are well-qualified to enter culinary or hospitality schools or to join the industry workforce.
The ProStart program works with leading college and university restaurant and foodservice management programs across the country. These programs create articulation agreements that provide benefits to students who earn the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement. The top students have access to scholarship opportunities, college credit and other advantages that can make a college degree more affordable and faster to earn. More than 60 colleges and universities across the country are offering these scholarship or college-credit benefits to ProStart National Certificate of Achievement students. Rolling Meadows is 1 of 50 schools in Illinois taking advantage of this opportunity.
Rolling Meadows implemented the ProStart Program in 2009. In this short time, the enrollment has increased 373% and is still growing! Four students have been awarded the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement and 2 students have received full tuition scholarships to Robert Morris Culinary University. Eighteen students have also received a ProStart scholarship to further their education. In the summer of 2011, the 40 year old RMHS cooking labs were renovated to make room for a commercial kitchen. At RMHS the ProStart classes run many events for the staff and community to prepare them for real life experiences. Students must take Foods 1 and Foods 2 as a prerequisite to get into the ProStart Program.
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Mr. Varela and The Rolling Meadows High School (RMHS) AVID students.
On February 20th the RMHS AVID students went on their third college visit. In addition to being a new school, this trip was different from the other trips in that the RMHS AVID students and the WHS AVID students made the visit together. The students attended an information session and then took a tour of Loyola Universitys Lake Shore Campus.
The AVID students, AVID Site Team Members and the Administration of RMHS were invited to a breakfast on Friday, February 22nd. Mrs. Lee Stanley, the AVID Administrator, Site Team Coordinator, and Associate Principal of Instruction, along with Miss Parisaw Fayezizadeh, School Social Worker and AVID Site Team Member organized and graciously hosted the breakfast. During the breakfast Ms. Eileen Hart, Principal, and Mrs. Michelle Marconi, AVID Elective Instructor and English teacher, were recognized and honored for their work with AVID. The breakfast attendees then viewed a video put together by the first AVID graduating class from WHS. Prior to viewing the video Mrs. Stanley made a touching speech to the AVID students emphasizing how their class will always be special because they were the first RMHS AVID Class. On Monday, March 18th, the AVID students hosted a visit by staff from South High School in Downers Grove where an AVID program will be established next year. Students and staff shared their AVID experiences with the visitors.
Two students, Katie Hidalgo and Joel Navarette, participated in a panel at a National School Board Association (NSBA) meeting. They did an excellent job describing the RMHS AVID program and the use of iPads.
On Saturday, April 27th, they will participate in a service project by painting an apartment building with the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA). An AVID Family Barbecue is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th.
What will be new for AVID next year? The AVID program will be growing next year. The current AVID class will have a new AVID Elective Teacher, Mrs. Carolyn McDonald, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher.
Joel Navarette, Amy Hidalgo and Anna Palacios at the NSBA
What else is planned for AVID students this year? At the time this piece went to press The AVID students were scheduled to go to Northwestern University on Friday, April 12th, to attend a baseball game. They were scheduled to visit Northern Illinois University during the week of April 15, along with the other RMHS freshmen.
Next year RMHS will welcome two classes of AVID freshmen. The AVID instructor for both classes will be the current AVID Elective Teacher, Mrs. Marconi. Where can I get more information?
For more information on AVID at Rolling Meadows High School visit: http://rmhsavid.weebly.com/ For more information on AVID visit: http://www.avid.org/index.html
February, 2013 Dear Parent/Guardian, New Immunization Requirement in Schools The Illinois Department of Public Health now requires all students entering grade six through twelve who have not already received Tdap, to receive 1 Tdap dose regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT, or Td dose. The cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) in Illinois have increased in 2011, which has caused these new recommendations by the Illinois Department of Public Health. What does this mean to you and your student? Your student may have already received the Pertussis vaccine but it has not been specified on their immunization form. Please ask your doctor if your student has received the Pertussis vaccine and have them provide the date it was given and a doctors signature. If they have not received it, you are required to get this vaccination for your child. Your child will be subject to exclusion as described in the school code of Illinois. Please see attached letter from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Please submit this information by the last day of school, 6/6/13. Sincerely,
Mary McCarter BS, RN, M.ED Nathan Aslinger Illinois Certified School Nurse Assistant Principal Student Services Phone: 847-718-5713 847-718-5621 Fax: 847-718-5628 847-718-5628
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febrero, 2013 Estimados padres o tutores, Nuevo requisito de vacuna en las escuelas El Departamento de Salud Pblica de Illinois ahora requiere que todos los estudiantes entrando a los grados del seis al doce que an no han recibido la vacuna Tdap, tienen que recibir una dosis de Tdap sin importar el tiempo transcurrido desde la ltima dosis de DTaP, DT, o Td. Los casos de Pertussis (la tosferina) en Illinois ha incrementado en el 2011, el cual ha causado estas recomendaciones por el Departamento de Salud Pblica de Illinois. Qu significa esto para usted y su estudiante? Su estudiante puede que ya haya recibido la vacuna para la Pertussis pero no ha sido especificado en su forma de inmunizacin. Por favor pregntele a su doctor si su estudiante ha recibido la vacuna para la Pertussis y pida que proporcionen la fecha que recibieron la vacuna junto con la firma del doctor. Si su estudiante no ha recibido la vacuna, es requerido recibir esta vacuna. Su estudiante ser sujeto a exclusin (no podr comenzar la escuela) como est descrito en el reglamento para las escuelas de Illinois. Por favor vea la carta adjunta del Departamento de Salud Pblica. Por favor presente esta informacin para el ultimo da de clases el 6/6/13. Atentamente,
Mary McCarter BS, RN, M.ED Nathan Aslinger Enfermera Certificada de Illinois Director Asistente Servicios Estudiantiles Tel: 847-718-5713 Tel: 847-718-5621 Fax: 847-718-5628 Fax: 847-718-5628
Nombre del estudiante:___________________________________________ Fecha de la vacuna Tdap:__________________ Estampa de la clnica del doctor y firma:_______________________________________
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15 de enero de 2013 Estimados padres y madres, Sirva la presente para informarle que al principio del prximo ao escolar, en el otoo de 2013, se requerir que todos los estudiantes que entran, avanzan o transfieren a los grados 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 y 12 muestren evidencia de haber recibido una dosis de la vacuna Tdap (combinacin de ttano, difteria y tos ferina), sin importar el tiempo que ha pasado desde la ltima vez que recibieron una dosis de DTap, DT o Tdi. Este requisito es importante ya que la tos ferina sigue ocurriendo en muchas comunidades de Illinois, y la vacunacin de nios y adolescentes reduce la enfermedad y el ausentismo entre estudiantes de edad escolar. Adems, las infecciones de tos ferina en bebs pueden ser letales, y al reducir la propagacin de la tos ferina vacunando a miembros de la comunidad, se ayuda a proteger a los bebs, sobre todo los que son demasiado pequeos como para estar completamente vacunados. La mayora de los estudiantes pueden ya han recibido la vacuna y simplemente necesitan proveer a la escuela una documentacin del proveedor de atencin mdica de la familia que lo verifique. La documentacin que se acepta para cumplir con el requisito para estudiantes que entran a los grados 6 a 12 para el ao escolar 2013 14 incluye lo siguiente: Nota o carta, firmada por el proveedor de atencin mdica, y que seala la vacuna (Tdap) y la fecha (mes, da y ao) en que se la administr. Forma impresa del sistema de archivos mdicos electrnicos del proveedor que seala la(s) vacuna(s) Tdap y la fecha en que se la(s) administr al estudiante en cuestin. Certificate of Child Health Examination (Certificado de Anlisis de Salud del Nio) actualizado (vea el enlace de abajo), que seala la Tdap y la fecha (mes, da y ao) en que se la administr. http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/vaccine/child_hlth_forms/Child_Hlth_Exam_Cert.pdf Adems de los proveedores de atencin mdica, muchos departamentos de salud locales y farmacias ofrecen la vacuna. El Departamento de Salud Pblica de Illinois recomienda que los padres y madres hagan que hijos adolescentes se vacunen ahora para evitar una demanda de ltima hora durante el verano. Los estudiantes que no tienen evidencia adecuada de la vacunacin se hallarn sujetos a la exclusin segn se describe en School Code of Illinois (Cdigo Escolar de Illinois) en http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/010500050K27-8.1.htmii.
Sincerely,
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FOR USE IN DCFS LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES CFS 600 Rev 12/2011
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determine if the vaccine was given after the minimum interval or age. If a specific vaccine is medically contraindicated, a separate written statement must be attached explaining the medical reason for the contraindication. Vaccine / Dose DTP or DTaP Tdap; Td or Pediatric DT (Check specific type) Polio (Check specific type) Hib Haemophilus influenza type b Hepatitis B (HB) Varicella (Chickenpox) MMR Combined Measles Mumps. Rubella Single Antigen Vaccines Pneumococcal Conjugate
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*(All measles cases diagnosed on or after July 1, 2002, must be confirmed by laboratory evidence.)
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TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN AND VERIFIED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MEDICATION (List all prescribed or taken on a regular basis.) Loss of function of one of paired organs? (eye/ear/kidney/testicle) Hospitalizations? When? What for? Surgery? (List all.) When? What for? Serious injury or illness? TB skin test positive (past/present)? TB disease (past or present)? Tobacco use (type, frequency)? Alcohol/Drug use? Family history of sudden death before age 50? (Cause?) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes Yes Yes No No No No No *If yes, refer to local health department. No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No
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Teacher Counselor Principal If you would like to discuss this students health with school or school health personnel, check title: Nurse EMERGENCY ACTION needed while at school due to childs health condition (e.g. ,seizures, asthma, insect sting, food, peanut allergy, bleeding problem, diabetes, heart problem)? Yes No
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Telephone # Home
Work
IMMUNIZATIONS: To be completed by health care provider. Note the mo/da/yr for every dose administered. The day and month is required if you cannot
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determine if the vaccine was given after the minimum interval or age. If a specific vaccine is medically contraindicated, a separate written statement must be attached explaining the medical reason for the contraindication.
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Title Title
Date Date
*(All measles cases diagnosed on or after July 1, 2002, must be confirmed by laboratory evidence.)
*MEASLES (Rubeola) MO DA YR MUMPS MO DA YR VARICELLA MO DA YR Physicians Signature 2. History of varicella (chickenpox) disease is acceptable if verified by health care provider, school health professional or health official.
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HISTORIAL MDICO - PARA SER COMPLETADO Y FIRMADO POR PADRES / TUTOR Y VERIFICADO POR EL PROVEEDOR DE CUIDADO DE SALUD ALERGIAS (Alimentos, drogas, insectos, otro) MEDICINAS (Anote todas las recetadas o tomadas con regularidad.) S S S S S S S S S S No No No No No No No No No No
Tiene prdida de Funciones en uno de los rganos? (Ojos/Odos/Riones/Testculos) Ha sido hospitalizado? Cundo? Por Qu? Ha atendido ciruga? (antelas todas) Cundo? Para Qu? Ha tendido heridas graves o enfermedades? Prueba positiva de TB (Pasado o Presente)? Enfermedad de TB (Pasado o Presente)? Usa tabaco (tipo, Frecuencia)? Toma alcohol / drogas? Historial de familiares de muerte repentina antes de los 50 aos ? (Causa?)
Tiene diagnstico de asma? Despierta el nio tosiendo en la noche? Tiene defectos de nacimiento? Tiene retrasos del desarrollo? Tiene problemas de la sangre? Hemofilia, Glbulos Falciformes (Sickle Cell), Otro Explique Explain. Tiene diabetes? Tiene heridas en la cabeza / golpe / desmayo? Tiene convulsiones? Cmo se manifiestan?
Tiene problemas cardiacos / No respira bien?
S S S S S* S* S S S
S No Tiene mareos o dolor de pecho al hacer ejercicios? Problemas con los Ojos? Lentes Lentes de Contacto ltimo Examen Otras Preocupaciones? (bizco, prpados cados, parpadear, dificultad cuando lee) Tiene problemas de odos / No oye bien? S No
Tiene problemas de los huesos / articulaciones / heridas S / escoliosis? HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE if < 2-3 years old
Dental
Ganchos Puente
Placas Otro
No
HEIGHT
La informacin en este formulario se puede compartir con el personal apropiado para propsitos de salud y educacin.
Fecha
BMI
B/P
DIABETES SCREENING (NOT REQUIRED FOR DAY CARE) BMI>85% age/sex Yes No And any two of the following: Family History Yes No Ethnic Minority Yes No Signs of Insulin Resistance (hypertension, dyslipidemia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, acanthosis nigricans) Yes No At Risk Yes No LEAD RISK QUESTIONNAIRE Required for children age 6 months through 6 years enrolled in licensed or public school operated day care, preschool, nursery school and/or kindergarten. Questionnaire Administered ? Yes No Blood Test Indicated? Yes No Blood Test Date (Blood test required if resides in Chicago.) TB SKIN OR BLOOD TEST Recommended only for children in high-risk groups including children immunosuppressed due to HIV infection or other conditions, frequent travel to or born in high prevalence countries or those exposed to adults in high-risk categories. See CDC guidelines. No test needed Test performed Skin Test: Date Read Blood Test: Date Reported LAB TESTS (Recommended) Hemoglobin or Hematocrit Urinalysis SYSTEM REVIEW Skin Ears Eyes Nose Throat Mouth/Dental Cardiovascular/HTN Respiratory / / / / Date Result: Positive Result: Positive Results Negative Negative mm Value
Sickle Cell (when indicated) Developmental Screening Tool
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Results
Normal Comments/Follow-up/Needs
No
Normal Comments/Follow-up/Needs
Amblyopia Yes
Diagnosis of Asthma
Mental Health
Currently Prescribed Asthma Medication: Quick-relief medication (e.g. Short Acting Beta Antagonist) Controller medication (e.g. inhaled corticosteroid) NEEDS/MODIFICATIONS required in the school setting
Other
LMP
DIETARY Needs/Restrictions
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/DEVICES e.g. safety glasses, glass eye, chest protector for arrhythmia, pacemaker, prosthetic device, dental bridge, false teeth, athletic support/cup MENTAL HEALTH/OTHER Is there anything else the school should know about this student? If you would like to discuss this students health with school or school health personnel, check title: Nurse Teacher Counselor Principal
EMERGENCY ACTION needed while at school due to childs health condition (e.g. ,seizures, asthma, insect sting, food, peanut allergy, bleeding problem, diabetes, heart problem)? Yes No If yes, please describe.
On the basis of the examination on this day, I approve this childs participation in
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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No Modified
Yes
No
Limited
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Print Name
Address
Phone
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M A Y / J U N E
2 0 1 3
Student Services
Upcoming Events
SOS: Transitioning From High School 5/17/2013 Seminar ELL Registration 5/19/2013 7AM- 11AM RMHS Library Senior Exams 5/23 & 5/24 All Classes Senior Medallion Assembly 5/30/13 Gym Graduation Rehearsal 5/31/13 7:30-11AM Gym RMHS Commencement 6/2/2013 12:00 PM Gym Final Exams 6/4-6/6 All Day Last Day of Classes 6/6/2013 Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
RMHS
Congratulations Retirees!
Four staff members in the Student Services Department are retiring at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Anna Doherty (Counselor), Cheryl Henderson (Counselor), Kathi Sieber (Data Processor) and Marisa Wetmore (Counselor) will be greatly missed. We wish you all the best in your retirement!
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ROLLING MEADOWS HIGH SCHOOL Second Semester Examination Schedule 2012 - 2013 GENERAL INFORMATION Semester examinations will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 4, 5, and 6. The examination schedule is designed to balance the work and stress of final examinations for students. NO FINAL EXAMINATIONS will be given early. If students are not present during exam week, they will take the exams in the summer with Ms. Stanley. Incompletes will be given until the exams are completed. Parents and students should not ask teachers to schedule early examinations. TUESDAY, JUNE 4th Block 1 Block 2 Make Up Make Up 7:25 - 8:45 8:55 - 10:10 10:20 - 11:35 11:45 - 1:00 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th Block 5 7:25 - 8:45 Block 7 8:55 - 10:10 Block 8 10:20 - 11:35 Make Up 11:45 - 1:00 THURSDAY, JUNE 6th Block 3 Block 4 Make Up Make Up 7:25 - 8:45 8:55 - 10:10 10:20-11:35 11:45 - 1:00
No student will be excused from an assigned class on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. PHYSICAL EDUCATION All Physical Education classes will meet as scheduled. STUDY HALLS Students assigned to study halls must report to their regularly scheduled study hall during that period. BUSES Regular bus routes will be run at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Students are not to be in the academic areas after exams unless they have an appointment with a teacher for tutoring or are taking a make-up examination. CAFETERIA SERVICE Breakfast will be served on Tuesday only.
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Learning is progressive. Students who miss school miss out on carefully planned sequences of instruction. New lessons build on the previous days instruction. Lectures, discussions, learning activities, and social interactions cannot be made up. Regular school attendance fosters the development of student independent behaviors and responsibility. We understand that there are family emergencies and illnesses that may affect a students attendance, but there is a direct correlation between attendance and academic success. Please be conscious of when the breaks are for your students and schedule your family vacations during that time if at all possible. All extended absence requests must come in writing to Lee Stanley, Associate Principal for Instruction, two weeks prior to the requested extended absence. Final exam schedules are posted for seniors and under classmen in this newsletter and on the Rolling Meadows High School web site. Please take note of these IMPORTANT days. Students will need to take the exams at the time scheduled. We appreciate you demonstrating to your student that education is valued.
Maximus Training
District 214 just launched a new webbed based site where case managers and related service providers create and work on Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). The program is called, TieNet Maximus. The district uses this web based program for all students with Individual Educational Plan (IEP). These students are provided with specific supports through the Special Education Department. This picture demonstrates training being conducted for our case managers and related service providers here at Rolling Meadows High School. Our staff is excited about our new IEP system and they have working hard to learn this new system.
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Before the Test Develop some basic organizational plans; set priorities and avoid being distracted. Dont cram the night before. Prepare physically. Get a good nights rest the night before a test and be sure to eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the test. You wont perform your best if youre tired or hungry. Know the test. Check with the teacher to make sure you know what material will be covered, and that you have all the notes and other materials you will need to adequately prepare. Implement an effective study plan. Space sessions out over several days rather than cramming the night before. Use a variety of study strategies and enlist the help of parents, siblings or friends to help you on the trouble spots. Make practice tests covering the test material. Use the same format your teacher will use for the real test. Simulate testing conditions as much as possible to get yourself used to them. The more experience you have, the less nervous you are likely to be during the real test. Use good coping skills. Find ways to take your mind off your studies, at least temporarily. Take breaks from studying, have a snack or get some exercise. Put things in perspective. Avoid a perfectionist attitude about academic performance. Impossible expectations can increase stress levels and have a negative impact on achievement. During the Test Take it slow. Dont rush through the test. Take one question at a time. Cover the remaining test with a piece of paper if necessary to keep you from getting distracted or overwhelmed. Leave hard questions to come back to later, and make sure you read all directions, questions and possible answers carefully. Look quickly at the entire test to see what types of questions are included (multiple choice, matching, true/false, essay) and, if possible, the number of points for each. This will help you pace yourself. Read the directions carefully when the teacher hands out the test. If you dont understand them ask the teacher to explain. If you dont know the answers to a question skip it and go on. Dont waste time worrying about it. Mark it so you can identify it as unanswered. If you have time at the end of the exam return to unanswered questions. Try positive self-talk. Try replacing negative thoughts with more positive affirmations that support and encourage your efforts. Use stress reduction techniques. When you feel your stress level increasing, stop and relax. Take some deep breaths, try some muscle relaxation, or visualize yourself leaving the testing room afterwards feeling confident and in control. Stress Reducers If you learn best through physical activities, try progressive muscle relaxation. Tense up each muscle in your body one at a time, and slowly release. Start with your shoulders and end with your feet.
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If an emotional connection helps you understand things better, try guided imagery. In your mind, go to your favorite place. See it, smell it, hear it. If you work better when you think things through (cognitive learning), try self-talk. Replace negative thoughts with more positive statements that support and encourage your efforts. More Tips Try keeping your room exceptionally neat for a week and see how that feels. Have at least one small place in your home that is organized and pleasing for you. Talk to others about your particular stresses. Keep your values and goals in mind. Dont let others force their values on you. Keep pictures of your favorite places and people in your room. Look at them and think about them when you need to relax and feel better. Write down a list of things you are grateful for. Get plenty of exercise that you enjoy. Find some sport or activity that is fun for you and that also helps you release your energy.
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T IER T HREE
Summer School Transitions in English and Bridge in Math Double blocking of Math and English Courses 9 th/10th grade Read 180 ELL Academic Resource Center Tutoring (B227) Assigned Academic Resource Center (Pre-ARC) Structured Lunch Resource Small Group Response Services Omni Estampida Check In/Check Out Student Mediation
T IER T WO
T IER O NE
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Physical Education/Health/Dr. Ed
Jose Guerrero - Dance 2 Samantha Kay - Advanced Physical Education Michael Marcucci - Health Education Michelle Rodriguez - PE 853 Steven Royster - Advanced Physical Education
English/Fine Arts
Kelly Golbeck- World Literature Marieanne Klatt - Written and Oral Communication
Mathematics/Science
Claire Baum- AP Calculus BC Rachel Mickey - AP Calculus BC Bruce Pham - Intermediate Algebra 465
Girls Basketball Team IHSA State Runner-Up Jenny Vliet All Conference, All Area Special Mention IBCA All State
Boys Basketball Matt Dolan, All Conference, All Area Jack Milas, All Conference Girls Bowling Phoebe Kim, All Conference Girls Gymnastics Kelly Johnston Regional Champion on Beam, Floor Exercise and All Around State Qualifier on Beam Wrestling Zach Schultz Regional Champion Cheerleading IHSA State Qualifiers
Alexis Glasgow All Conference, All Area 1st Team Associated Press All State 2nd Team IBCA All State Sun Times Special Mention All Area 2nd Place Country Financial 3 point Showdown Jackie Kemph All Conference, All Area 1st Team IBCA All State nd 2 Team Associated Press All State Sun Times All Area All Area Honorary Captain Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois Ryan Kirkorsky MSL East Coach of the Year IBCA Coach of the Year
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POMS IDTA State Champs in Pom Dance Category IHSA State Qualifiers
KARISSA AXELRAD BAILEY BANGER CLAIRE BAUM ALLYSON BEDNAREK MARISSA BERTRAND TEODOR BIVOLAROV SARAH BOHAC WILLIAM BRADY JAMIE BRUNSKILL ERIK BUTLER JACKSON CASALE SAMANTHA CHALUPA CELINA CHIODO THOMAS CIEMNIAK SARAH COLLINS MADISON CORRADI JULIA DACY LISA DIECKMAN DANIEL DIVANE GRANT DOERING AIDAN DOLIK NICOLE DROZDOWICZ
ALEXANDER DUMAN MARIAH HECK DANIEL HENDRICKS MADELINE HUME JACQUELYN INGOLIA KEVIN JENSEN ADAM KIEL JOANNA LEUNG ELIZABETH LORENTZEN NAOMI LOUIE PIOTR LUKASIEWICZ BRIAN MARTINI ROBIN MATSON KAITLIN MICH RACHEL MICKEY CHRISTIAN MOLLER KEVIN MURPHY TARA MURRAY KELLY NEUCKRANZ PETER NICKLE MICHAEL NUGENT JULIA PALMER CASSIE PAPCIAK
MICHAEL PLANICA MARTIN QUINN PRITHVI RAMESH JAKE ROBERTSON JACQUELINE ROHDE CASSANDRA RYNOTT STEPHANIE SARUSSI MARK SCHMID CHRISTOPHER SLIVOVSKY JOSHUA SMITH JAMIE SNIDER OTILIA SOTO RICHARD STUBING III BRIAN STUMPH BRIDGET SULLIVAN CHRISTINA VERCILLO DAWN WALTER DAVID WEICKER COLLEEN WILEY RACHEL WILLIAMS PAWEL WOJCIK CAITLIN WOOTTON KORINNE YONAN
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Gatorade Illinois Basketball Player of the Year, 1st Team Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and 1st Team Chicago Sun-Times - 4A
Jackie Kemph, junior, was recognized by the Board of Education on April 4, 2013. Coach - Ryan Kirkorsky
From the desk of Robert Yerkan in the College and Career Room (CCR) May-June 2013 Website: http://rmhs.d214.org/students/ccr/index.php Ms. Arvia (847) 718-5661
As of March 22: 1250 124 203 54 93 12 5 college and scholarship applications and/or transcripts were reviewed and processed individual/family consultations with the class of 2013 were scheduled number of different schools seniors applied to this year (last year it was 213) number of different scholarships to which seniors have applied first semester college visits in the CCR second semester college visits in the CCR individual/family consultations with the class of 2014 were conducted
The college application season is all but over. We have been busy in the CCR processing senior applications for scholarships and conducting appointments with juniors. Planning for next year has already begun and new materials are being ordered.
81.6% (at this time last year it was 63.4%) of seniors have submitted at least one college application. The question remains: What are the post high school plans of the other 18.4%? The end of the school year is around the corner. Undecided seniors are encouraged to meet with their counselor to firm their post high school plans. SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: To guarantee their spot at the university they have been accepted by, and chosen to attend, seniors needed to notify that school, by May 1st, that they will be attending next fall. May 1st is known as the Universal Reply Date for college-bound students across the nation. Seniors are encouraged to continue visiting the CCR to check the scholarship board for opportunities and deadlines. Scholarship information is also available on our website and in the Naviance program. Many new scholarship opportunities have recently been posted in the CCR. Each year there have been a number of scholarships that had few, or no, applicants. If a senior is awarded, and accepts, an offer of scholarship, s/he is asked to share that information with Ms. Arvia by completing the form that follows this Parent Newsletter piece (additional forms are available in the CCR and in the main office). The information can then be included in the commencement program booklet. Only the name of the award, not the dollar amount, will be included in the booklet. Failure to notify the CCR of awards accepted will result in their omission from the commencement program. The deadline for the form(s) to be submitted is May 15th, 2013. We also would like to encourage students to stop by and share any letter(s) of acceptance they have received. We enjoy learning about the many positive outcomes of the application process! While we encourage students to actively search for scholarships, we urge students and parents to be careful to avoid scholarship scams. Be leery of scholarships offering guaranteed or your money back, or you cant get this information anywhere else. Never give your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship. To find out how to spot, stop, or report a scholarship scam, contact the Federal Trade Commission at FTC Consumer Response Center, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580. Web site: www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams Seniors, and parents of seniors, often ask how a students final transcript gets sent to the school the student will be attending. Sometime after May 1st, the Universal Reply Date, all students will complete two surveys. One survey will ask students to evaluate their high school experience and the other survey will ask students where their final transcript should be sent. That is all that needs to be done! Two copies of the students health record are given to students at graduation, as most schools will require one copy. Please note that student health records are then stored. The registrar will charge a fee for additional copies. Males turning 18 (including non-citizen legal residents) must register with the Selective Service. This can be done on-line (www.sss.gov) or at a U.S. Post Office Branch. You can also call (847) 688-4638 for more specific information.
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Since this will be the last column for the year, I would like to repeat a piece I have put in the column in the past that seemed to get a very positive response. It was to offer a few tips for parents whose students will be going away to school next fall. Letting your son/daughter know the connection is still there is very important in their successful transition to college. Keep in touch. E-mail and texting are fast and efficient ways to keep in touch, but letters and cards can be very special to students. Brown paper packages tied up with string can be a students new favorite thing! Keep students informed of changes at home, both physical (e.g. converting their room to a sewing room) and personal (engagements, travel plans, etc.). Keep them in the loop, as they are still part of the family. Without being overly inquisitive, learn about your son/ daughters new friends, including their names. Be prepared for new looks, attitudes and lifestyles (including challenging a curfew even before they leave or when they come home). Remember that college is a time when students are exposed to new ideas and are more likely to experiment. What sometimes can seem like a rocky trip usually turns into a trip well worth taking. Good Luck and Enjoy! Have a Great Summer! SPECIFICALLY FOR JUNIORS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Juniors/parents of juniors who would like to schedule an individual appointment for assistance in identifying possible college options can stop by the CCR, or call Ms. Arvia, to schedule a college counseling session. Summer appointments will be available the weeks of June 11 and June 18. To schedule a summer appointment call Ms Arvia by Wednesday, June 5. After June 5 please call (847) 718-5660 to schedule an appointment. Juniors took the Prairie State Achievement Test (which included the ACT) on April 23rd and April 24th. The test did not include the writing test, which may be either required or recommended by some schools. To find out if a school requires or recommends the writing component of the ACT go to: http://www.act.org/aap/writing/index.html Juniors are encouraged, if possible, to take the ACT at least two times. Use the ACT site, above, to help in deciding whether or not it would be a good idea to also take the writing portion of the test. The next ACT test date is June 8th, with the regular registration deadline being May 3rd. The next test date after the June test is September 21. While the regular registration deadline will be in August, at the time this piece was submitted for the newsletter the exact date in August was not posted. If you have questions about the ACT contact Mrs. Mueller in the Assessment Center at 718-5633. Students interested in attending a university sponsored summer program are invited to check the CCR homepage. There they will find many programs across the United States that are available to students. These programs are often great opportunities to sample college life, academics, and to experience particular schools. Juniors are also encouraged to check the bulletin board outside of the CCR to learn about special summer visit programs for which different schools have sent information. Student Naviance accounts also allow access to summer enrichment programs. Males turning 18 (including non-citizen legal residents) must register with the Selective Service. This can be done on-line (www.sss.gov) or at a U.S. Post Office Branch. You can also call (847) 688-4638 for more specific information. Some Upcoming Dates/Events For Juniors and Seniors: May 1 May 7 May 3 May 15 May 16 May 23 - 24 May 31 June 2 June 4 - 6 June 6 June 8 August ? August 21 Universal Reply Date to colleges and universities Regular registration deadline for the June 1 SAT Test Date Regular registration deadline for the June 8 ACT Test Date Last day to turn in scholarship award forms to the CCR Academic Awards Night, 7PM, in the gymnasium Senior Finals Graduation rehearsal Graduation, 12:00 PM, RMHS gymnasium Finals for freshmen, sophomores and juniors End of the 2012 2013 school year ACT Regular registration deadline for the September 21 ACT (exact date not available at the time this went to press) First day of classes for the 2013 2014 school year rmhs.d214.org/college_resources/default.aspx Visit this section in future newsletters for more information!
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Make sure to visit the CCR webpage for other useful information at:
SENIORS
Award/Scholarship Notification
If you have received any financial award or scholarship that you are going to accept, please complete this form, attach a copy of the award letter, and return to: The College and Career Room B203 by May 15, 2013
Students Name _________________________________________________________________ ID # ____________________________________________________________________________ Award/Scholarship Title _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Agency or Campus Sponsoring Award __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
$ Yes $ No
per year
This form provides us with accurate and comprehensive information so we do not overlook recognizing any senior in the Commencement Program. Financial amounts will not be disclosed.
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RMHS Assessment Center B104 Spring 2012-13 TESTING Spring TEST DATES for May and June
AP Tests at RMHS Test Dates: May 6, 3013 May 17, 2013 Senior Finals Test Dates: May 23, 2013 & May 24, 2013 ACT (National Test) Test Date: June 8, 2013 - Registration deadline: May 3, 2013
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at any time. Ginger Mueller, Assessment Supervisor: (847) 718-5633 ginger.mueller@d214.org Julie Chybicki-Zimmer, Assessment Asst: (847) 718-5632 julie.chybicki@d214.org Debbie Jacks, Assessment Resource: (847) 718-5702 debra.jacks@d214.org
Special Education:
Testing Accommodations
Students with IEP and 504 Plans who are planning to take the ACT, PSAT, SAT, or AP Exams may be eligible for accommodations. Special registration forms and documentation is required. Please contact the RMHS Special Education Department for questions regarding special education and/or testing accommodations for students with an IEP or 504 plan. (847) 718-5911 brenda.martin@d214.org (847) 718-5972 maureen.anelli@d214.org
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TESTING
Monday, May 6, 2013 through Friday, May 17, 2013:
AP TESTING
Rolling Meadows High School is offering all Advanced Placement (AP) exams on site this year. AP testing will run from May 6, 2013 through May 17, 2013. A list of exam dates and times is listed below and is also available on the RMHS website under Student Resources, Assessment.
Tuesday, May 14
Wednesday, May 15
US Government & Politics US History World History Macroeconomics Human Geography Spanish Literature
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Salute to Staff
The following RMHS staff members were recognized by the High School District 214 Board of Education at the annual Salute to Staff at Forestview Education Center on April24, 2013.
Outstanding Contributions to Education - EA Marge Bernardi-Trahan Liz Kirby Gabriella Stetz-Jackson Outstanding Contributions to Education - ESP Kris Grever Debbie Jacks Ronnie Mayer Principals Award Linda Pribyl Eileen Senteno
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Mr. Kang, RMHS/PHS Mandarin Chinese Teacher, organized and produced a Chinese New Year show for students, staff and parents in February. Mr. Kang joined District 214 this year. He has been an Advanced Placement Reader for the AP Mandarin Chinese exam for several years. He has been instrumental in helping to design the curriculum for the 2013-14 school year when he will be teaching that course.
The RMHS Show Choir Leading Ladies were selected to be part of the ceremony honoring Jane Lynch at the Chicago Critics Award Ceremony on February 9, 2013, at Muvico Theaters in Rosemont. They serenaded Lynch with their own version of Beyonces song End of Time, complete with lyrics referencing the actress character on Glee. The ProStart 2 class did a presentation that focused on nutrition for teen athletes along with what to eat before and after practices. There was a Questions with Costa segment featuring our very own RMHS expert, Mike Costa. All the participants received three healthy snacks made by the ProStart 2 class. Girls soccer, boys tennis, boys gymnastics, boys baseball, boys track and boys volleyball participated.
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.... One 24-day semester Location To Be Determined/Class Meets 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students Must Attend all days in 1st Semester (12 days) and 2nd Semester (12 days) Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Wednesday, June 12 to Thursday, June 13 Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20 Monday, June 24 to Thursday, June 27 Monday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 2 Week 5: Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11 Week 6: Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18 Week 7: Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25
SUNDOWN ACADEMY
Host Locations
Prospect High School will host Elk Grove, Prospect and Rolling Meadows High School students. John Hersey High School will host Buffalo Grove, John Hersey and Wheeling High School students.
Forest View Alternative School students will attend Prospect High School for a limited selection of special education courses. Newcomer Center students will attend Prospect High School for English Language classes.
Students register at their home high school. Alternative program students register at their program site. Summer School Brochure, listing all courses offered, including Driver Education Information, will be available in February. Reminder to Incoming 9th Graders Information Processing is no longer a graduation requirement and it is not offered in Summer School.
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY? A General Guideline to Use in the District 214 Data Dissemination Process** SCHOOL
CSU
Chicago State University
SAT Total
790
SCHOOL
SIU-C
SAT Total
2008 Admitted Freshmen Prole: Southern Illinois The middle 50% earned ACT composite scores of 21-25, University and ranked in the top 49-81% of their class. -Carbondale www.siuc.edu
EIU
2009 Admitted Freshmen Prole: Average ACT composite score of 22 (SAT 1030 verbal & math) with GPA of 3.02. SIU-E Typical Freshman Academic Prole: Students below 2.0 GPA on 4.0 scale will not be considered. Southern Illinois The middle 50% earned ACT composite scores of 20-25, www.eiu.edu University SAT total of 940-1160, and 78% ranked in the top 50% 1-99 ANY* -Edwardsville of their class. www.siue.edu
HARPER
*Individuals with ACT scores of 19 and above in English, 20 and above in Reading, and 23 and above in Math may qualify for a placement testing waiver. www.harpercollege.edu
UIC
2011 Admitted Freshman Prole: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 68-89 21-27 Admissions standards vary across colleges. www.uic.edu 2010 Admitted Freshman Prole: Middle 50% of students College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
ISU
ACT Composite scores: Half earned scores of 22-26, a quarter scored 27 or above, and another quarter scored U of I between 18 & 21. The average GPA was 3.43 on 4.0 scale. University of www.ilstu.edu Illinois at Upper 1/2 or 19 890 UrbanaChampaign
NEIU
1890-2110
www.illinois.edu
NIU GPA (middle 50%): 2.85 - 3.47 on 4.0 scale Northern Illinois ACT Composite scores (middle 50%): 20 - 25 University Rank in class (middle 50%): 50 - 78 percentile www.niu.edu
WIU
18-23
870-1070
Note: 99 Percentile Rank means you are in the upper 1% of your class. ** College admission is determined with additional information on an individual basis.
Rev. 6.12.12
National Honor Society is in the process of accepting new members. Applications are being distributed to Sophomores and Juniors with a 1st semester GPA of 4.50 or above. The NHS Induction Ceremony is scheduled for May 21, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
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Summer
Legend
by Marie Lu
OR
What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war. Born into an elite family, fteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as
malicious as they seem.
A true story about Louis Zamperini. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacic Ocean and disappeared. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the planes bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War.
All students will take an objective test over one of the above books in their English class the second week of school, and it will count for 5% of their first semester grade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Students who are taking honors or AP courses may have additional books to read, please check the RMHS website after June 1.
member
*Seniors will have an option to sign up and participate in a book discussion group lead by a staff
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Dear Parents, Your student is enrolled in an English course for the upcoming school year. Township High School District 214s English courses provide instruction and skill development focused on the areas of reading, writing and critical thinking skills. In the area of reading, English teachers will provide contextual and literary analysis experiences that enhance students personal connections to the text. A specific reading strategy included in this instruction is annotation. Annotation encourages critical reading through the use of symbols, marginal notes, essential questions, and connections both to and in the text. The process of annotation allows students to maximize these personal connections in order to create meaning, analyze, and interact with text in a way that is vital to their understanding. District 214 students will be afforded the opportunity to examine text closely and critically through the use of their own paperback novel(s). The attached list includes the title and ISBN number for the novels required for purchase in each English course at your students high school. Each listing indicates the semester in which the novel will be read. This will assist with your purchasing timeline. Students eligible and approved for a fee waiver will have the materials provided for them. If a course indicates Not Applicable there are no materials required for purchase. Students and parents are free to purchase the listed paperback novels at any retail or online vendor, i.e., Amazon.com, in order to access the best available pricing. In an effort to provide you with options for purchase we have worked with two book vendors who have worked with the district to make inventory available for all listed materials. Multiple options are available which include in store purchase and online purchase with delivery to your home. We hope that this information is of assistance to you. We are excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to your students continued learning. Sincerely, Rosemary Gonzalez-Pinnick Associate Superintendent for Educational Services Barnes and Noble PURCHASE OPTIONS
You may go to any Barnes & Noble to purchase titles, but the store in Arlington Heights will have a special display for the required reading titles. The store is located at 13 W. Rand Road at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road. A bookseller there will be able to assist you to find the special display. You may also go to the store's website, www.bn.com , to place an order to be shipped to your home. Follett Educational Services For Student/Parent purchases for novels with FES, which are priced up to 45% off Publisher Net Prices and free shipping. 1) Visit our web site at www.fes.follett.com or call 800-621-4272 extension 1 2) If calling please identify yourself as a District 214 Student or Parent 3) Have your ISBN numbers and book titles available 4) When on our web site, click on Register (at the top right) 5) Click on Create an Account 6) Click on Parent 7) Add your Customer Information 8) Have your Credit Card available. All Novel Orders should ship in about 1-3 weeks. To insure delivery by August 21, please try to have your novels ordered by July 31, 2013. Follett Educational Services (FES), 1433 Internationale Parkway, Woodridge, IL 60517 Additional Online Vendors: www.amazon.com www.alibris.com
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Book Titles with Authors
purchase!
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Course Name
0210/ 2561/ 03991 0210/ 2561/ 03991 03831/ 03841/ 03851 03831/ 03841/ 03851
0-1420-00671
0-446-31078-6
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SOPHOMORES (ALL LEVELS) In the Time of Butteries (Algonquin) by Julia Alvarez SOPHOMORES (ALL LEVELS) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Forgotten Books)
978-1-56512-976-4 978-1605065687
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American Literature & Composition (All Levels) American Literature & Composition (All Levels)
The Great Gatsby (Scribner) By The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson (Vintage) Drive by Daniel Pink (Riverhead Books) In the Lake in the Woods (Mariner)
0-7432-7356-7
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3971 AP Language 3971 AP Language Contemporary 3620 Literature 3730 Short Story 3740 Popular Literature 3740 Popular Literature 04051/ 04052 04051/ 04052 04051/ 04052 04051/ 04052 AP Literature AP Language AP Language AP Language
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
The Kite Runner (Riverhead) by Khaled Hosseini No Easy Answers (Laurel Leaf) by Donald Gallo Divergent (Harper Collins) by Veronica Roth The Watcher by James Howe (Simon Pulse) The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Anchor) Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (Norton Critical Edition) Heart of Darkness (Tribeca Books) Sula (Penguin)
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number, in the Main Office window. Please remind your student to check this list. Payments by check or money order can be mailed to Rolling Meadows High School and all payments, including cash or credit card payments are accepted in the Main Office.
Reminder: students will not be able to purchase a parking sticker, prom tickets or receive graduation tickets until all obligations and fees are paid in full. There is a Student Obligation List, posted by ID
Families on deferred payment plans and those who believe they may have obligations can also access this information on HomeLogic. If you need detailed information on accessing your HomeLogic account, please refer to the October/November Parent Newsletter which is available on the RMHS website under Parent Resources. If you have any questions concerning deferred payment plans or obligations, please see Mrs. Kolodzik in the Main Office or call her at 847-718-5615.
TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 8:00 AM 11:00 AM in the south (back) cafeteria Ticket Purchasing Information: Purchaser must be a current RMHS Junior or Senior All financial and behavioral obligations to RMHS must be met before tickets can be purchased. Check or cash accepted (payment at time of purchase required no exceptions) 2 separate checks for Prom and Post Prom Prom - ($120 per couple or $60 per individual) Prom checks made payable to Rolling Meadows High School Post Prom ($70 per couple or $35 per individual) Post prom checks made payable to RMHS Post-Prom You must purchase a prom ticket in order to purchase a post-prom ticket. One RMHS Junior or Senior (with school ID) may purchase tickets for up to 10 people/5 couples that wish to sit at the same table. This student must present the completed ticket form (with ALL attendees information) and have all monies at the time of purchase. All sales are final, as a final count of attendees must be provided beforehand to the banquet facility and the boat. All Juniors and Seniors will be attending a Prom/Post Prom seminar on Monday, April 22nd. Ticket Order Forms will be distributed at this meeting.
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IF YOUR OUTSTANDING FINANCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL OBLIGATIONS ARE NOT MET PRIOR TO TICKET SALES, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE TICKETS. GUEST AND SEATING SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE April 22nd AT THE PROM SEMINAR AND IN THE MAIN OFFICE. FORMS ARE TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO MAY 11. ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO MAY 11THERE WILL BE NO DEANS ON SITE THAT DAY!
The prom will be held on Friday, May 31st from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. All parents of current juniors and seniors will receive a prom booklet clearly explaining all the necessary information for the event. You can expect it in early May. Any questions concerning ticket sales call Amy Hume (847) 437-8882. Guidelines for the Evening. . . . Prom is a special event. It is one in which you look forward to throughout your high school years. To ensure a beautiful and memorable evening. 1. 2. 3. 4. All students and guest must bring an ID to prom. Once you enter the prom, you will not be allowed to leave and reenter. All District 214 rules apply to Prom and Post Prom. Guest who do not attend Rolling Meadows are to follow District policies as well.
The Prom and Post Prom Committees wishes all students a safe and happy prom weekend!
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Prom is an evening to which many students look forward. To insure a perfect evening, the following guidelines are for everyones benefit.
1. You must bring your RMHS ID to the Prom. Guests are required to bring some form of identification also. 2. Modes of transportation to Navy Pier other than the chartered motor coaches will not be permitted. Students
will return to The Meadows Club by the motor coaches after post prom.
3. Bring all your belongings that you want at the prom and post prom. Your car will be left at The Meadows Club
parking lot. Security will be provided for the cars parked at the Meadows Club. Club.
4. Admittance tickets will be distributed at check-in. This will be required to get in the ballroom at The Meadows 5. Once admitted to the Prom, students will NOT be allowed to leave and re-enter. 6. Prom 13 is a school-endorsed activity and school administrators will be among the chaperones. Parents of
those students whose behavior is inappropriate will be contacted. Of course, inappropriate behavior includes possession of alcohol or other drugs, and/or being intoxicated. School consequences may also be issued which may include a student not being permitted to participate in commencement exercises. including those who are legal age to possess and use tobacco products. rules and asking them to comply with those rules
7. The no smoking policy, which applies while on campus, will be enforced for the duration of the evening, 8. If you are bringing a guest who is not an RMHS student, you are responsible for informing that person of the
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1. Students must attend RMHS prom in order to attend the RHMS post prom cruise party. 2. We recommend bringing light sweaters or jackets to be checked at The Meadows Club during prom. Also the
girls may want to bring flats (shoes or flip-flops) to the boat. No barefoot dancing allowed on board the Spirit of Chicago.
3. Security will be provided for the cars parked at The Meadows Club. 4. Students will be checked in by the post prom chaperones when boarding their assigned buses at both The
Meadows club and at Navy Pier. Modes of transportation to or from Navy Pier other than the chartered motor coaches will not be permitted.
5. The parent of any student who is absent on the bus departing The Meadows Club will be contacted by phone. 6. Post-prom 13 is a school endorsed activity and school administrators will be among the chaperones. Parents
of those students whose behavior is inappropriate will be contacted. Of course, inappropriate behavior includes possession of alcohol or other drugs, and/or being intoxicated. School consequences may also be issued which may include a student not being permitted to participate in commencement exercises. including those who are legal age to possess and use tobacco products.
7. The no smoking policy, which applies while on campus, will be enforced for the duration of the evening,
We hope your student has a terrific time at Post Prom 13 The Post Prom 13 Committee If you have any questions, please call Amy Hume (847) 437-8882 or Carolyn Kolbaba (437) 439-1838
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Planning Committee (attend meetings on the 4th Monday each month) Sponsorship (help secure donations from local businesses) Ticket Sales (sell post prom tickets 1 Saturday morning in May) Chaperone Cruise (10:00pm 4:00am Friday night of Prom) Market Day Worker (1 day per month at school, usually 3rd Tuesday from 4:00pm 6:00pm) Fall Golf Outing (Athletic Booster event that Post Prom assists) Winter 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Concessions Worker Frontier Days Food Court, July 2013 (usually 3 hours on 1 day) I am unable to volunteer my time, but I would like to support Post Prom with the following contribution:
$100 $50
Please make your donation check payable to RMHS Post Prom and return to the main office, or mail to: RMHS Post Prom, 2901 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
THANK YOU!
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RMHS TPC POST PROM OPORTUNIDADES PARA DONAR O SERVIR COMO VOLUNTARIO
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El Comit que hace los planes (asistir a las juntas el cuarto lunes de cada mes). Patrocinio (ayudar en asegurar donaciones de negocios locales). Ventas de boletos (vender boletos de post prom un sbado por la maana en mayo). Asistir como chaperon en el crucero (10:00 a 4:00 de la maana en un viernes despus de la cena y baile prom). Trabajador de Market Day (un da al mes en la escuela, usualmente el tercer martes del mes de 4:00 a 6:00 de la tarde). Da de Golf en el Otoo (evento para el Departamento Atltico de la escuela que el Comit de Post Prom ayuda). Torneo de Baloncesto 3 contra 3 (trabajando vendiendo comida). Trabajar Frontier Days vendiendo comida, julio 2013 (usualmente 3 horas en un da). No puedo servir como voluntario pero quiero apoyar al Post Prom con la siguiente donacin:
$100 $ 50 $ 25
Por favor hagan su donacin con un cheque/giro postal pagable a RMHS Post Prom y entrguenlo en la oficina central de la escuela o envenlo por correo a: RMHS Post Prom, 2901 Central Rd., Rolling Meadows Il 60008
Gracias
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Swimmers ages 8 years - High School Train and compete at age appropriate levels as you prepare for success in high school programs. We encourage continued growth, develop stroke mechanics, promote nutrition, set personal goals for swimmers, cultivate team work and fun. Many other skills will be developed by the expertise of our coaches. Date: 6/10/13 - 7/25/13 Day & Time: Mon-Thurs 4:30pm-6:00pm Where: Elk Grove HS Pool Class # CLIN2 Fee: $210
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School Opens - Institute Day Institute Day First Day of Classes 1st Quarter Labor Day Non-Attendance Day Columbus Day End of 1st Quarter
Monday, August 19, 2013 Tuesday, August 20, 2013* Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Monday, September 2, 2013 Thursday, September 5, 2013 Monday, October 14, 2013 Friday, October 25, 2013
Students Not in Attendance Students Not in Attendance All Buildings Closed All Buildings Closed All Buildings Closed
Institute Day All Schools First Day of Classes 2nd Quarter Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Non-Attendance Day Winter Break Begins at Close of Classes First Day of Classes After Winter Break End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Institute Day - All Schools First Day of Classes 3rd Quarter Presidents' Day, Non-Attendance Day Spring Break Begins at Close of Classes End of 3rd Quarter First Day of Classes 4th Quarter Non-Attendance Day Memorial Day Commencement Exercises End of 2nd Semester/Last Day of Classes
Monday, October 28, 2013 Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Monday, November 11, 2013 Thursday, November 28, 2013 Friday, November 29, 2013 Friday, December 20, 2013 Monday, January 6, 2014 Friday, January 17, 2014 Monday, January 20, 2014 Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Monday, February 17, 2014 Friday, March 21, 2014 Friday, March 28, 2014 Monday, March 31, 2014 Friday, April 18, 2014 Monday, May 26, 2014 Sunday, June 1, 2014 Friday, June 6, 2014
Students Not in Attendance All Buildings Closed All Buildings Closed All Buildings Closed
*Ten-month Educational Support Personnel are required to work their regular hours on Tuesday, August 20, 2013.
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Township High School District 214 Rolling Meadows High School 2901 Central Road Rolling Meadows, IL 60008