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Pre-Meeting - Freshman Orientation Day Pictures
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New Student & Parent Night 2017
Doing High School the
“Giant” Way...
WELCOME to HPHS!erobertson@dist113.org
224-765-2001
Elizabeth Pérez-Robertson Principal
How to build your child’s GIANT Story?
Welcome & Introductions
● How to navigate the high school● How to connect to resources● How to get your Giant involved
Questions & Answers
Let the story begin! Our LInk Crew Day in Action! CLICK HERE
The principal goal of education is to create people who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done –– people who are creative, inventive, and discoverers.
-Jean Piaget
http://caravanshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/modern-heart.jpg
Being A GIANT Parent ...
Understands value of productive struggleOffers child encouragement & supportAsks child,
● “What is your plan? ● “How will you work through this?” ● “What are your resources?” ● “Where in the school can you go to for assistance?”● “Do you want to practice your conversation with
the teacher/coach about this issue?”
Highland Park Website
Daily Schedule
Infinite Campus
Staff Emails & Web Pages (homework/contact teacher)
Parent Organizations
Navigating A GIANT Life ….
Daily Schedule - GIANT Days...
On GIANT Days, lunch periods are period 4, 5, 6, 7. All students must remain on campus during their lunch period.
Daily Schedule - Blue & White Days...Have a lunch period during periods 4, 5, 6, or 7 on a GIANT Day? Your child may arrive later or leave early without checking out at a security desk on a Blue or White Day!
Students may also go to the TLC for free tutoring or the library to do homework.
Every student has a lunch period on a Blue and White Day.
� Infinite Campus: Student and Parent Information system… real-time, online, general communication, grades, attendance, fine and fees etc.◦ Contact your counselor if you are unable to log-in.
� Teacher Websites/Portal: Individual Teacher classroom policies, information and assignments
Accessing Information...Items in red are live links!
Parent Organizations
PTOPresidents: Joni Friedman & Beth Sosler
www.hphspto.org
First Mtg: Tuesday, 9/12 9:15 AM, HPHS
GIANTS ClubPresidents: Matt Wexler & Kelly McGuire
www.giantsclub.wildapricot.org
First Mtg: Wednesday, 8/23, 7:30 PM
Fine Arts Parent Groups
Patrons of the Arts
Encore (Theatre)Scott Shallenbarger
Amadeus (Orchestra)
Remington Clark
Bandstand (Band)
Josh Chodoroff
Crescendo (Choir)Sheri Owens
Dance Moms (Collage and Dance Club) Radmila Olshansky
For information about these groups, please contact Fine & Applied Department Chair
Mission: To support, enhance and enrich the education programs at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools by promoting innovative educational opportunities and increasing community involvement in order to foster pride and ownership.
● Award grants to D113 Staff ● Dine out During Homecoming Cards--$20● Annual Pizza & Baker Bowl
District 113 Foundation
Academic Resources
Student Service Resources● Student Transitions● Deans & Attendance
Navigating Resources ….
�● The Learning Center (TLC): Adult and student tutors for all
academic areas● Library: Informal or formal academic resource and support● Homework Club: After-school tutoring and homework support.
(Monday-Wednesday)● Guided Study: Targeted support for students experiencing
academic difficulty. (Assigned for a student)● Study Halls: Structured time for homework & utilization of
resource areas. (Assigned for a student)
�
Academic Resources...Items in red are live links!
Role of the Counselor● Academic Planning● Social/Emotional Support● Post High School Planning
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Student ServicesSupporting Students’ Transitions…
Academic Planning
4 -year planning and academic guidance throughout high school
Link Crew
Social Emotional SupportOpen Door Policy
Individual meetings through Drop-In Center
Group meetings through Drop-In Center
Post High School PlanningCollege Planning events
2 College Counselors - Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Morrison
Supporting Students’ Transitions…
HPHS College Counseling“Like” us on Facebook
Pablo Alvarez
Ariana Busse
Drew Eder
Holly Fleischer
Jennifer Ginopolis
Ellen Grindel
Kate Kastner
Don McCord
Holly Siegel
Our counselors...
Deans & Attendance OfficeClaudia Lopez and Bryan Rome
Deans & Attendance web page
Hours: 7:15-4:00 (please call before 4 PM)
Phone Number: 224-765-2026
Attendance: 224-765-2020
(Choose option #1 for English and #2 for Spanish)
Supporting Students’ Decision-making…
Items in red are live links!
Activities Fair - August 30, lunch periods
Athletics
Activities
Highland Park Website
GIANT Life News
Homecoming
Finding A GIANT Connection ….
Stage CrewClassCouncil
AnimalRightsYearbook
Finding a Place to Belong…
Green School
InitiativeDECAHPMDKey ClubArt Club
We have over 70 opportunities for connections!
Wednesday, August 30Lunch Periods 2A, 2B, 2C(Everyone has a lunch period on Wednesdays)
Exhibition Gym
Featuring...
� All Clubs� Winter & Spring Athletics
Most clubs will begin afterLabor Day, 9/5
HPHS Activity & Athletic Fair...
GIANT Life News is emailed to every student/parent on Monday and Wednesday afternoons - start dates will be shared in these announcements.
HPHS Website - http://hphs.dist113.org
See Student Life Link
Finding the info...
Window Painting - October 4
Spirit Days - October 11-13
Pep Rally - October 13
Dinner/Dance - October 14
Free ticket to all freshmen and transfer students
Must validate their ID at the bookstore to enter dance
Date not required, most attend in groups
Parent roles… CTAD (Community the Anti-Drug)
Homecoming...
Class of 2021
Tailgate
before 1st home
football game
6-7 PM
Tomorrow Night - Friday, August 25...
Liz Robertson, Principal erobertson@dist113.org
Amy Burnetti, Assistant Principal aburnetti@dist113.org
Steve Tucker, Assistant Principal stucker@dist113.org
Matt Wallace, Assistant Principal mwallace@dist113.org
Lesa Friedrich, Director of Student Activities lfriedrich@dist113.org
Our Contact Info...
Class of 2021 t-shirt$20
Order online using the cart symbol from the HPHS website
Order by September 10th
https://dist113.revtrak.net/
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