District 300 High School Transition Night Welcome to Hampshire High School
Presentation Agenda Overview of high school transition process Introduction of academic administrators HHS Elective Options What is a typical day at HHS for a student? Athletic and activity offerings Opportunity to explore the school and talk to teachers, coaches and activity leaders
Overview of Transition Activities Between now and end of February: Middle school teachers make core course recommendations [Jan. 1. 15-25, 2019] 8 th grade students and their families make elective course requests 2. (through student’s Infinite Campus Portal) [Jan. 29 -Feb. 8, 2019] High school counselors meet with and confirm elective requests 3. with students [Feb. 13-15, 2019] Parents receive core and elective course lists and return document 4. to the middle school [due Feb. 26, 2019]
Core Course Recommendations English, Math, Science, Social Science Recommendations based on: Prior nationally normed and state assessment data (PSAT, PARCC) Prior iReady diagnostic performance Current courses and grades Other classroom performance indicators
HHS Core Area Division Heads English- Mrs. Fain Math- Mrs. Waller Social Studies- Mr. Falk Science- Mr. Lundeen
HHS Counseling Staff Mr. Lis Mrs. Tannheimer Mrs. Sheehan Mr. Simoncelli Mrs. Wade Mrs. Yakes
Freshman Elective Options Art Business English What electives are available? Family and Industrial Consumer Music Education 2019-2020 Course Sciences Sheet indicates which classes are Social World available for AVID Studies Languages freshmen. Where can I get more information? www.d300.org/freshmen
Two Ways to Make Elective Requests ( Window open Jan. 29-Feb. 8, 2019) Online (Required for HMS, DMS, CLCS students) 1. Review the list of available electives Students and parents discuss elective choices Login to your Infinite Campus Student account with your school counselor and complete the Freshman Elective Request Form. On paper (if accommodation is needed for 504/IEP or 1. parochial, private, or homeschool) Review the list of electives Discuss with your parents
Information Available on Freshmen Website Interactive Course Selection Guide (includes descriptions of all 1. courses and flowcharts) List of Courses for freshmen & scheduling guide 2. Core Placement Level Change form (submit to high school Division 3. Head as necessary) Instructions for students to request electives 4. http://www.d300.org/freshmen
High School Pathway Programs Incoming freshmen have opportunity to request placement in 1. various pathway programs across the three high schools. Visit http://www.d300.org/pathways for program descriptions and 2. for an application (with transfer request form if applicable) that is due by March 1, 2019 for consideration.
What are the existing Pathway Programs? D300’s Pathways to College and Career are programs designed to prepare students for success in a variety of careers following high school. Pathways include a sequence of recommended courses in different career fields, and many of the Pathways include opportunities for internships with local businesses. Many of the Pathways also offer dual-credit course opportunities through our partnership with Elgin Community College and/or industry certification.
Pathway Programs by School Campus
Transfer Students A limited number of seats (available on first-come, first serve basis) will be available in each pathway program for transfer students. If you are interested to apply for a transfer in order to enroll in pathway courses at another high school, the Intra-District Transfer Form should be printed out, completed, and submitted to the district office along with the application form by March 1. www.d300.org/pathways
Pathways Transportation For the 2019-2020 school year, hub-based transportation will be provided for students attending a building other than their base building. Busses will pick up and drop off at your zoned middle school; parents will be responsible for transporting students between home and the zoned middle school. More information will be provided after all intra-district transfer forms are processed in March. www.d300.org/pathways
Pathways Information If interested in learning more or if you have specific program questions, please join us on February 6th for Pathways Night. Time: 6:00pm Location: Central Office Board Room (Same presentation from October 2018) www.d300.org/pathways
Sample Freshman Core Schedule Semester 1 Semester 2 Period 1 English 9 English 9 Period 2 World History or AP World History or AP Human Geography Human Geography Period 3 Math Math Period 4 Elective Elective Period 5 Lunch Lunch Period 6 Biology Biology Period 7 ASP (Academic Support ASP (Academic Support Period) Period) Period 8 PE PE Period 9 Elective Elective
Blended Options for Freshmen Blended learning is an opportunity for students to learn three days face to face in their classroom and two days online utilizing Haiku for online learning. The term Blended Learning as defined by the Clayton Christensen Institute is a formal education program in which a student learns: 1) At least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path and/or pace: 2) At least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; 3) And the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience Source: http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/
Blended Options for Freshmen AP Human Geography, Algebra 1B and English 9 are offered in a ● blended format for Freshman for the 19/20 school year. Students will be in class for the first three weeks of school in order to ● learn the processes and procedures for blended learning. Freshman classes will not be allowed to leave the building during their ● blended days (ie online learning days). These days they will be in the Commons, Media Center, or the Bridge . If a student’s grade drops below a 70 (C -) they are required to be in ● their blended class with their teacher every day. At any time during their online days, students may go to their class to ● work directly with their teacher. If you would like more information please see our website, Mr. Danielson or Mrs. Anne Pasco, Director of Innovation (anne.pasco@d300.org)
We have a club or sport for everyone! Visit the commons to obtain information, meet sponsors, and ask questions! Colleges love to see students involved in extracurriculars! Being involved in extracurriculars helps students make friends, feel connected to the school, and enhances their classroom learning
Next steps By February 8: Make elective requests (online via the student’s Infinite Campus Portal). Week of February 12: High school counselors will visit D300 middle schools and feeder parochial, private, and charter schools during the day to review elective requests with each student. February 20: Students will receive a copy of their core course recommendations and elective course requests. ALL FORMS DUE BY Students bring the parent-signed FEBRUARY 26, 2019 recommendation and request form to middle school counselor. Parents submit (as needed) level change requests to appropriate high school division head(s) --form located here: http://www.d300.org/freshmen Please note: Students will not receive a copy of the finalized schedule until early August.
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