As you may have heard in the news yesterday, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released Joint Guidance for the 2020-2021 school year that includes numerous health and safety measures including: We believe it is important to hear from you as we make plans to reopen Stevenson. These plans, along with other relevant materials and the weekly Patriot Hybrid/Remote Learning Wednesday schedules, will remain posted on ourCOVID-19 Updates web pagewith changes communicated out via our Daily Digest and Minuteman newsletters when classes resume in January. There will be additional support tomorrow for all students after summer school in Room 1416 from 1-3 p.m. As news of todays tragedy continues to unfold, please know that we are here for you. Students may enter their four free score sends after the exam online in their College Board accounts up to nine days after the exam. Around-the-clock surveillance. While the majority of those inside the school are students, we also have more than 600 faculty and staff who we now know are far more likely than students to become symptomatic and ill when exposed to the coronavirus. We continue to believe that the most responsible approach in navigating through the pandemic is to work with our public health officials who are making evidence-based decisions and recommendations that are in the best interests of the health of our regional and local communities. Dear students, parents and guardians, Mitchem Dr. Eric Twadell Your language is hurtful., Question: Ask the person a question to begin a discussion about their language. Our feedback indicates that in schools implementing a full hybrid model, instructional and learning time is significantly reduced as teachers are trying to manage two groups of students at the same time. Reopening Plans - Heres The Latest 2. To help you in your planning, we have attached a blank schedule with the times of each period indicated. WHERE: In your students counselors office, Zoomor phone conference. WebStevenson High School serves 279 students in grades 9-12. Goes. As we begin the 2022-2023 school year, I would like to welcome you and your child(ren) to the Stevenson High School family! The 35-minute sessions are an introduction into topics that will be explained more during College Career Center future events. We are well aware of how stressful the last few months have been. Watch the video tour of the grading portal andhow tointerpret information about your student's grades within theIRC. Dear Class of 2023 Students & Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Tonight, Stevenson is encouraging all families to engage in a Lets Talk About Your Future discussion. Due to Covid-19, we have not been able to walk down the hall and reach out and be there for our students. STEP 1 - Students join their AP courses in their College Board account (https://myap.collegeboard.org) using the unique join code provided by their AP teacher for each AP course. WebAdlai E Stevenson High School serves 4,315 students in grades 9-12. Zoom links for course selection appointments will be shared with students by their English teachers and also posted to their Canvas pages. Please keep in mind that a minimum payment of $40 per exam is required to order first-semester-only and full-year course AP exams by the November 8 deadline, with no College Board issued $40 late fee. Feel free to contact the CCC (shs_collegecareer@d125.org) with any questions. 1.05K subscribers. Please have a discussion with your child about their course choices for the 2021-22 school year. Families are encouraged to have their FSA IDs and to have started the FAFSA prior to attending. Parents must register for an account to access Infinite Campus. Noted above are the books faculty, staff and administrators are reading in each adult learning cadre to acquire new racial and cultural knowledge, cultural awareness and racial competency skills. We also have many questions that need to be answered, as significant decisions must be made before reopening Stevenson in August. Kind regards, This dashboard replaces a previous iteration published by the CDC and will be one that we update regularly moving forward. We are excited to share that we are planning a formal in-person prom-like event for May 15 as well as in-person graduation for May 28. Teachers may add sections to each summative exam that have students continually demonstrate knowledge from the prior unit or units. If a student tests through their lunch period, they will be given 20 minutes for lunch. However, if the health and safety conditions allow us to gradually bring additional students, faculty and staff back to campus in a blended learning model, we will be able to quickly do so. WebAdlai E. Stevenson High School. WHEN: Scheduling options are anytime within Sept.19- Oct.21. WebGrades can be viewed in the Interactive Report Card at irc.d125.org. On the two to three days per week that students are not on-campus they would complete asynchronous work from home (projects, assignments, assessments, etc.). Some sample careers that will be represented on this night include real estate agent, traditional trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc. 22 on Schelter Road. This space provides students with weekly wellness tips on Time-Out Tuesdays. Each spring, SHS families are required to verify their residency within the District 125 attendance boundaries for the following school year. The first step for any student who is experiencing difficulty should be to contact the teacher. Additionally, students and families may always reach out to a member of the Student Support Team for support in processing this difficult information. All students must have completed testing for a section before everyone is allowed to move on to the next section. (2007). As a result, we will be building a full Remote Learning Academy for our students for the 2020-21 school year. The School Store is where parents can make purchases related to their student's curricular or co-curricular needs. How will your family be meeting the FAFSA graduation requirement? More information regarding eligibility requirements for the alternative application may be found here. Families from all backgrounds and grade levels are welcomed. After joining each AP course, students click on the yellow " Register for Exam" button to either "Confirm Registration" (Yes, I will be taking the exam) or "Remove Myself from Taking the Exam" (No, I am not taking the exam), Due to The College Board's policies and processes,no AP exams can be ordered after March 8, 2023. Social workers and psychologists follow up with any student identified as needing more support and their parent/guardian. We will be sending registration information for the Remote Learning Academy on Tuesday, July 21. Why did you say that? Alexa McNish Stevenson is not indifferent when we see the dignity of individuals and communities threatened--whether it is through a violent conflict, subtle discrimination, overt neglect of rights, or through words of hate and actions. TWO STEPS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION. For the PSAT 10, scores are typically released in students' College Board accounts 4-6 weeks after the test administration. WebAdlai E. Stevenson High School. 2021-2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK . Please dont hesitate to reach out to either one of us with any questions, comments, and/or concerns. Whatever works best for you! You can access the webinar here: https://zoom.us/j/99026014518. Details about applying for college financial assistance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be discussed, along with the types of financial aid available, and how eligibility for aid is determined. I agree that is offensive and unacceptable.. Grade 10. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. A remote learning model allows students to connect every class period, every day with their classroom teacher and classmates. On Thursday, Jan. 7, all juniors will attend a required webinar with our counselors to learn more information about selecting their courses for senior year. STEP 2 - Pay for exams online in Total Registration. The College Career Center will hold its annual night forsophomorefamilies at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23rd. We are committed to anti-racist work at Stevenson High School. Thank you for your continued understanding and patience as we put our hybrid learning model into place. It is the route of entry to the academic competition by the National Merit Scholarship Program. If you have questions about the SHS Remote Learning + plan, please reach out to any of us. The college application season is upon us. We hope you and your family enjoy the rest of your summer. If residency is electronically verified, families will receive a confirmation email to this effect during the week of May 10and no additional documentation will be needed. By making the decision now to begin the year in our. In order to ensure Success for Every Student, we will recognize every student as a valued individual. Over the next few weeks we will also be implementing a pilot program and invite some students back to campus for targeted and purposeful learning experiences that cannot be facilitated in our Remote Learning + model. This letter will provide a general outline of the transition process and share information regarding the important steps which families must complete in order for incoming ninth grade students to attend Stevenson High School this fall. Families must provide ONE of the following: Complete, current, and valid lease agreement--including the name and phone number of your landlord. The time from now until the first day of high school marks the beginning of an important partnership between home and school to ensure that your child has a wonderful high school experience. If this is the case, the most likely scenario for the fall will be one of the following: While the updated guidance provides clear parameters for schools during Phase 3, we still have not received any guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) or Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for Phase 4 or the start of the school year. We connect the work to the SEL competency of belongingness unpacking the impact of microaggressions, implicit bias and racial harassment on student learning. Faculty Cadre Three: The focus in year three is:Racial & Cultural Adaptation: Using the Lens of Equity, Race and Inclusion for Systems Analysis to Create an Inclusive School Climate for All Students. If you have already completed the FAFSA or alternative FAFSA or plan to do so at some point during this school year, please complete this form by March 19. Thank you for all of your support in kicking off our school year. There is no need to email shs_testing@d125.org to let us know. Sarah Bowen Once your child has met with their counselor for the course selection appointment, the course selections will be visible in Infinite Campus. The opt-in form will be posted to ourCOVID-19 Updates web page. Wednesday, April 12. At their recommendation, we closely monitor COVID-19 incidence rates for our District 125 communities and Lake County. Where are we currently? Annually conduct mental health screeners. The career guides outline courses and co-curricular activities which provide an opportunity to explore each of the National Career Clusters. Guided Study provides students with the opportunity to work on class assignments with a tutor who is able to provide academic support and assist students with organizing and prioritizing their work. Please note that any bills that may be requested through this process must be dated April 2021 or later. If you require assistance with online registration, please call 847-415-4090, emailregistration@d125.orgor visit Room 2426 anytime between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. It is our intention to present this tool to our students in the upcoming year through the Freshman Advisory Program and with their SSTs, providing students opportunities to apply these skills in scenarios in remote learning and when we eventually return to the school building. Students report to school as normal; Students will take PSAT 8/9; Dismissal at 11 am; Busses available. Students will always have a choice to attend in-person classes at any point during second semester. Here is a list of those codes for colleges/universities as found in the Student Answer Sheet Instructions. Please save and / or bookmark this document as it will be updated periodically to reflect changes throughout the first semester: This information will also be available on the parents section of our website. Virtual course selection - begins tomorrow and due Jan. 27: You should have received a mailed letter with your students course placements. Partially Prepared - Student has completed homework, quick checks and non-evidential events in a manner that shows they are ready to experience full proficiency events BUT likelihood of proficiency development is low. The alternative application allows qualifying undocumented and/or transgender students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid to apply for aid through the state or specific college, university, or trade school. A $40 per exam fee applies to ANY exam ordered and then cancelled between November 8, 2022 and the exam date. We encourage you to register online as soon as possible so that we are able to begin the school year with accurate student enrollment information. As you will recall, the Board approved a partial $200 refund last summer. Principal It has 1,628 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. We know that sometimes, students might need additional supports beyond our academic tutoring programs. Please note that the length of time required to review and approve documents submitted is approximately 2-3 days. Director of Student Services. For scheduling purposes, it is critical that the form is completed for each student no later than July 24. How can we provide students with choice and on-campus experiences? We understand these conversations can be challenging. The counselors and the locations for the meeting are listed below. 2021-2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK . The event will consist of 4 mini-sessions from 6:30 p.m. - 9:10 p.m. We will also continue to seek guidance from and collaborate with our public health officials to ensure that we are doing our part to promote health and safety measures and reduce COVID-19 transmission in our communities. We hope this summer has been joyful and restful for you and your families. You may view the entire webinar here. Please know that we will continue to do everything that we can to keep our students safe and healthy, support their social and emotional needs, and implement a rigorous teaching and learning environment. Freshmen and Transfer Students' families will have the opportunity to meet with their counselor from 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. During this discussion you will meet your childs counselor, learn about the role of the counselor in your students experience at Stevenson, and ask questions that you may have. As we plan for slowly bringing more students back to campus we are taking a similar careful and thoughtful approach. As is evident, our local D125 communities and Lake County are experiencing substantial community transmission as new cases now exceed the threshold of 100 new cases per 100,000 people. The Career Exploration Program is always looking for professionals to volunteer to host students for job shadows, give career presentations, and participate in other career events at Stevenson. Dr. Wendy Custable The two-step registration process for the May 2023 AP exam administration is underway. SHS:847-415-4000, press 2 If you have additional questions after speaking with your students SST members, please feel free to contact Sarah Bowen, Director of Student Services. However,students who are not taking the AP exam in May must still complete Step 1above by logging into their College Board account and indicating "No" so they do not have to pay for an exam ordered for them. - Dr. Susan Sirota, PediaTrust Board Chair and Medical Director for Stevenson High School Remote learning classes will meet every day and will cover 100% of the course curriculum. Last night, the Board of Education approved a full refund of its annual school fee to students families. A full version of the Student Handbook can be found at . WebStevenson High School | Room 2104 Co-Curricular Fair Wed Mar 22 6:30 PM Stevenson High School | West Building CCC Presents: New Student Orientation at SHS Thu Mar 23 Stevenson High School | Room 1313 CCC Presents: Sophomore Family College and Career Night Thu Mar 23 7:00 PM Stevenson High School | Performing Arts Center & Webinar via To that end, counselors would like to invite you and your freshman student to attend a Student Counselor Parent Engagement (SCoPE) meeting. Please Note: Text notifications will always be used in conjunction with voice and email communications. As a reminder, we want to make sure that our Stevenson families know about the resources we have on campus to help students process their feelings about these tragic events. We hope this email finds you well and that you are staying safe and healthy. Post Secondary Counselors, Ms. Sara English and Mr. Dan Miller will partner with Mr. Jerry Cebrzynski, Associate Vice President for Financial Aid at Lake Forest College, for this presentation, which is meant primarily for families who have current juniors or seniors. Rows and seats will be organized in alphabetical order by last name. A recent Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center study of targeted school violence incidents from 2008 to 2017 found that 78% of the firearms were obtained from the home of a parent or close relative. Over the first three weeks, we have collected attendance data and solicited feedback from students to get a full picture of how the hybrid learning experience has been for our students. This option will be offered in addition to remote learning. If one or both steps are incomplete, exams will not be ordered. Using Stevenson student data (academics, student voice surveys, college experiences, discipline, etc. Principal. Sorkin, Demarakis, Pike de Oliveira, and OReilly. Sources of financial aid are limited and completing the FAFSA by the end of November does increase the likelihood of receiving the financial aid and state-based MAP grant aid for which your family may qualify. According to state test scores, 76% of students are at least proficient in math and 75% in reading. More detailed information will be sent directly to freshmen. 847-415-4212 847-415-4101, Troy Gobble Dear Students Enrolled in a Second Semester AP Course and their Parent/Guardian: AP Exam Registration is now open for second semester AP Courses. While we have been working toward this for some time now, this decision comes on the heels of ISBE and IDPHs newest guidance, in which both organizations jointly support the return to in-person instruction as soon as it is possible to do so. 33500 W. Six Mile Road . We encourage you to register online as soon as possible so that we are able to begin the school year with accurate student enrollment information. *Aseltine, R. H., Jr., James, A., Schilling, E. A. Please note, bussing will not be available for transfer students. Each learning year consists of 5 double period sessions per year. As always, students may also take bathroom breaks as needed during testing but time does not stop for the exam. WebGrade 9. For instance, one student in the room might be Zooming into their US History class, while another student is Zooming into English class. Equity, Race and Diversity Steering Committee: A group of parents, teachers, SST members, Board of Education members and administrators meets four times a year to listen and learn from each other around issues of equity, race and diversity. Each meeting looks a little different depending on the questions and needs of the family, but there is a loose agenda attached which highlights some of the items we can discuss. Blended Learning Schedule vs. During these last few weeks we have heard from many of our students, parents and alumni who shared their thoughts on how to improve the Stevenson school experience for our students of color. While the beginning of the school year may seem a long way off, we wanted to share information regarding two processes which must be completed before the school year begins: registration/fee payment and orientation. Families with a Senior typically complete their FAFSA form in October. Dr. Eric Twadell The Interactive Report Card is where you can find your student's weekly progress and final grades. 1:30 p.m. Students stay home and will attend a virtual fieldtrip; Attendance/check-in will be taken. Please note there is no school-wide policy for re-performance. 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