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Spring Greetings, Chargers! Yes, spring is right around the corner! It will be wonder‐ful to smell the fresh spring air, see the buds bursting with color, and the grass turning green again. It is equally as wonderful to witness our seniors sprouting their wings, ready to lift off to their next adventure in life, while also watching our underclassmen demonstrate academic and social growth and maturity. Dundee‐Crown is blessed to have such great students! The District Science Fair was a huge success. Science Fair participation is required for Honors credit in Biology. We hold an internal Science Fair for students who take Hon‐ors Biology during terms 1 and 2. The District Fair is part of a Regional program. Students in middle school and high school science prepare presentations and formal scientific papers to showcase experimental research on an individualized project. Students present to two judges who use Science Fair Rubrics to score stu‐dents' work. Additionally the judges offer students feed‐back on their papers, presentations, and experimental design. Students who are awarded the highest scores have the opportunity to compete in the regional event which is held at NIU in March. 1st Place winners from Dundee‐Crown were Kirsten An‐dersen, Brian Anderson, Karla Berrera, Danyiel Carpen‐ter, Brandon Fabian, Alexandria Hawkey, Caroline Hutton, Zander Lopez, Jack MacDonald, Vanessa Marti‐nez, Diana Martinez, Mary McNicholas, Brandon Meng, Kyle Meng, Valerie Notarnicola, Abby Perillo, Maryan Saman, Colin Stiefler, and Alissa Wika. 2nd Place winners were Lorelei Arteaga, Taylor Burton, Ross Carpino, Krista Corzinne, Brianna Covarubias,
Orlanda De la Rosa, Dimari Diaz, Thomas Emerson, Jas‐min Esco, Vanessa Espinoza, Miguel Ferrer Martinez, Elizabeth Flores, Sergio Flores, Jessica Garay, Andrea Gaudreault, Alexis Givens, Heather Gullang,Tim Hellyer, Yecenia Hernandez, Christian Johnson, Alyssa Rae Jones, Kaitlyn Lancaster, Tyler Lewan, Zoe Lewis, Daisy Luna, Maria Machuca, Cesar Massu, Fernando Mendoza, Alexis Miller, Amanda Moore, Sienna Moriarty, Oscar Muro, Cullen Murray, Jeremy Naber, Nick Napier, Leo Ocon, Jose Pacheco, Carlos Ramos, Diana Ramos, Brian Richter, Fernando Rico, Azucena Rocha, Elisa Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez, Jessica Runchey, Stacy Salgado, Anton Saman, Michael Sarrazine, Becca Shydlowski, Benjamin Stone, Daniel Tenorio, Cindy Ugalde, Joseline Valdez, Alondra Villa, Enrique Villagomez, Stephany Villagomez, John Watkins, Skylar Wurster, and Bryan Zavala.
Dundee‐Crown continues to work on improving the skills of all of our students. We are pushing vocabulary in all areas while also using strategies on inference, compare and contrast, paraphrasing and summarizing, and ques‐tioning. Please be sure to ask your student what strate‐gies they are using in his/her classes. Try to use the “word of the week” at home. You can find the weekly word in the student handbook and also on our daily an‐nouncements. The more vocabulary they know, under‐stand and use the better they will do on the standardized tests.
As always, keep pushing our Charger Pride and have a
relaxing Spring Break!!
Lynn McCarthy
The counseling department wishes to extend their thanks to all who organ‐ized and participated in our third annual college and career day. We are looking forward to next year’s event. Save the date for our fourth annual college and career day, February 17, 2012.
"Languages Make The World Go 'Round" World Language Week is going to be celebrated at Dundee‐Crown the week of March 21st. Many fun and interesting activities are planned. Tuesday is Club Day with games and authentic foods after school. Thursday, students will be entertained by Dundee‐Crown's own "Latin Traditional Dancing Crew". Students will also hear a presentation from our German transfer stu‐dent who will talk about life in Germany and answer ques‐tions. Throughout the week there will be ways to include the entire student body in our celebration. There will be daily trivia questions in the announcements as well as the reading of the pledge of allegiance in different languages. World language t‐shirts with this year's national logo and theme will be sold for $6.00 each.
Take Charge Tutoring!
Available
after school, Monday‐Thursday from 3:15‐4:15
Sign up in the media
center or the Academic Support Center before 1:30
Subjects offered:
English Math Science History
An activity bus is
available to take you home at 4:15
SENIOR AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT:
Seniors: If you have won a scholarship to the college or university you plan to attend in the fall, we would love to hear about it and celebrate this achievement
at our annual awards assembly. Please contact Brian Conant in the main office with the name of the
award, the amount of the award and the college or university!
Bully Prevention Resources and Reporting Form
District 300 recognizes that technology can play a sig‐nificant role in bully prevention. The district has estab‐lished on its web site (www.d300.org) a bully preven‐tion page which contains resources for the student,
parent and staff to explore.
As most bullying is not reported by the victim for many reasons, the district has developed an on‐line
bully report form. This form can be anonymously sub‐mitted on‐line or the reporting person can identify themselves in the report. In an effort to break down the reluctance to report bullying behavior, our web site now allows for the reporting of bullying anytime by any student or parent. When the form is submitted it is electronically received by District’s Safety Officer who will forward to and discuss the report with the
school of occurrence. It is still the best practice to re‐port bullying directly and immediately to a school
staff member or administrator.
No Smoking!
Please be reminded that Illinois law strictly pro‐hibits smoking tobacco products at all times throughout all District 300 property. The law applies to staff, parents, visitors, and all other persons. There are no exceptions. Here are the legal references: 105 ILCS 5/10‐20.5b and 105 ILCS § 5/34‐18.11
Art Show! The annual Dundee Crown High School art show is now taking place at the Dun-dee Township Public Library on Rt. 68. The art show will run through March 23rd with a reception / awards ceremony on March 15th at 6:30. The art show and reception is open to the public. There are hundreds of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art on display ranging from: drawings, paintings, mixed media works, photography, com-puter art, ceramics, sculpture, metals and more.
Dundee-Crown teachers collaborate with Sherman Hospital Teaching and Learning was the focus of the Kane County Institute day for Dundee-Crown Science teachers who participated and presented in several learning opportunities offered throughout the county on Friday February 25th. Jean Laurance and other members of the D-C AVID team worked to inform teachers about Inquiry in the AVID program at Dundee-Crown. Ryan Blinstrup and Katie Merva presented to 100 teachers at Sherman Hospital who gathered to learn and discuss how teachers can use the geothermal resource at Sherman Hospital for learning and teaching. Jorge Almodovar, Chris Caramela, Joe Ehrmann, Meghan Meredith, Scott McNees, Parul Patel and Dianne Kraus met with members of the ECC Alliance for College Readiness to collaborate with other members of the alliance on College Readiness and SENCER –Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities.
Hopeful Eagle Scouts at D‐C DCHS junior, Andrew Trulock, and sophomore Kevin Dispensa will spend their spring break this year work‐ing on their “Citizenship in the Nation” merit badge for Eagle Scout certification. Both Andrew and Kevin were invited to work with Illinois Senator Dan Duffy as a page in the General Assembly in Springfield, IL. Next, Andrew and Kevin will travel to the lower house to work as a page for Illinois Representative Michael Tryon. As a page for both Senator Duffy and Representative Tryon, both Andrew and Kevin will have an opportunity to see the inner workings of our state legislature. Andrew is particularly interested in hearing a debate on the General Assembly floor as our representatives work to pass a bill. Kevin is hop‐ing to promote his understanding of politics as he works in the General Assembly. According to Kevin, approximately 15% of all kids who enter the scout system as Cub Scouts work through the program to Eagle Scout status. Both stu‐dents consider the opportunity to work on their Ea‐gle Scout certification a great honor. They intend to
College Night….. “What to do to Prepare for College”
A timeline of what to do to prepare for the college application process!
Wednesday, March 23rd @ 7 pm DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Spanish version: D-CHS Annex
Sophomores, Juniors & Parents are invited!!
use their experience as Eagle Scouts on their college applications and feel certain that the completion of the Eagle Scout program will demonstrate their strong work ethic and determination. Kevin is inter‐ested in becoming a Junior Scout Master while An‐drew is simply looking forward to completing the program. Both students believe that working on their Eagle Scout certification allowed them to develop their leadership skills as well as their citizenship skills. Andrew and Kevin acknowledge that it is not enough to know how a democracy works. They both credit the Scouts for teaching them they must be active participants in their community. Last, but certainly not least, Andrew and Kevin report that participat‐ing in the Scouts, for them, was like extending their families. They both met what they hope will be life‐long friends. Last, both Andrew and Kevin believe the discipline and determination they learned as Scouts will better prepare them for living successful adult lives.
Prom 2011 News Prom season has officially begun! The Prom Fashion Show on March 5th wrapped up this year’s prom fundraising and started the prom buzz throughout the Dundee‐Crown hallways! We have had a very successful fundraising year, with $3,000 raised for this year’s prom (please note that this is being published before the Prom Fashion Show, which expects to draw at least another $1,000 of funds for the 2011 Prom). Our fundraising efforts this year included the following: a $5 donation program from local tuxedo stores during the 2010 Prom, a 2010 Prom picture rebate, glow stick bracelet sales at the Homecoming Football Game, running the coat check at the Homecoming Dance, wrapping holiday gifts at Spring Hill’s Barnes and Noble store, the February Prom Raffle, and the Prom Fashion Show. The Prom Committee—a group of junior and senior students dedicated to an safe, fun, and in‐expensive prom—have been working tirelessly to raise money for this year’s prom.
These students include: Student Council Representatives also on the committee:
Christian Stillwell (Junior Class President) Jhan Galarza (Junior Class Vice‐President) Keneedra Hughes (Junior Class Secretary) Terina Burr (Junior Class Public Relations)
We cannot thank these students enough for all the hard work they have put into the fundraising for this year’s prom. Their work will continue as we begin working on the prom theme, tickets, dinner planning, and other preparations for this year’s prom. We will also work together to make arrangements for the 2012 Prom. Input on any changes or updates to the Dundee‐Crown Prom are always appreciated and can be made through these students or through Mrs. Sara Bur‐nett (see contact information below). The 2011 Prom will be on Saturday, May 7th. The reception for prom goers and their family and friends begins at 4 pm in the DCHS Fieldhouse. We will then begin boarding the buses at 5:30 pm to go to the Hyatt Regency O’Hare for dinner and dancing. The evening continues with a prom favorite—a midnight cruise on the Spirit of Chicago! Students will arrive back at DCHS at about 3 am. It’s a fun‐filled evening for all, with a ton of dancing and great food! Ticket sales for this year’s Prom will be on Saturday, April 16th from 9 am – 3 pm. Senior students can purchase their tickets starting at 9 am. Juniors can then begin purchasing tickets at 12 pm. If any tickets remain, ticket sales will con‐tinue the following week – before or after school through Mrs. Burnett. Although, the final ticket price has not been set yet (since not all fundraising has been completed and current gas prices play a role in the cost of prom), we currently predict tickets to cost around $220 per couple or $110 per student. The official price will be announced as soon as possi‐ble, so listen to the daily announcements at school. Prom presentations for Junior and Senior students will take place during CUP in the month of April. These presentations provide information for students about this year’s prom and the ticket purchasing process. The dates of these presenta‐tions will be announced later in the month.
Makiah Scott Jessica Skiba
Jasmine Williams Tyler Wong
Stephen Eyster Lisa Fasone Derek Moore
Edyta Pietrowska Hannah Romano
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search: Dundee‐Crown Counseling Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Rep‐resentatives will be available on Thursdays to assist our seniors with questions regarding the college ap‐plication process. Students may see their counsel‐ors for an appointment slip. Representatives will meet with students in the Career Center located in the Counseling Department from 9:30am – 3:00pm. D‐CHS Scholarship Bulletin – Seniors, many scholar‐ships for college are now listed online. Check out these opportunities on the Counseling Department website by looking under the Financial Aid section. New scholarships arrive weekly. You may also get applications and a hard copy of the bulletin from the Counseling Department secretary. Work Permits The Department of Labor requires a work permit for all persons under the age of 16. The first step is for the minor to obtain a letter of intent from the pro‐spective employer stating his or her name, the job and its description, signed by a manager. Then that letter, the minor’s birth certificate issued from the county of birth and social security card must be brought to Mrs. Altmayer in the Main Office by the parent or legal guardian. Students may not submit these materials themselves. Students under the age of 16 who wish to work are restricted in the number of hours they can be work each day and week. There are also many restrictions for minors on the types of businesses they are allowed to work in and the types of jobs they may be employed to do. Hazardous jobs utilizing chemicals or power equipment are among those that are unacceptable. For more details, contact the main office.
College Visits One important factor in evaluating a college is the campus visit. Consider this: College Visitation Days—every student may take up to two days during their junior and senior years for the purpose of visiting a college. These days do not count against a student’s attendance providing the proper proce‐dure is followed. See your Dundee‐Crown planner for details. Transcript Requests High school transcripts are provided to students when requested with the Transcript Release form available in the Counseling Office. There is a mini‐mum of a 48 hour waiting period before a transcript can be prepared due to the volume of requests. Students should keep this in mind when needing transcripts to be sent by a specific deadline date. The first 5 requested Official Transcripts are free to current students. Any additional Official Transcripts cost $5.00 per copy.
BACK ROW: Mrs. Gavigan, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Tann‐heimer, Mrs. Wick, MIDDLE ROW: Ms. Blanchard,
Mrs. Yakes, Ms. Drakousis, Mrs. Johnson FRONT ROW: Mrs. DiCosola, Ms. Gard
THANK YOU to everyone that participates in the Target Take Charge of Education® program.
If you shop at Target, please consider using your Target® Visa® or Target®
Card. Thank you for those who have enrolled in the program and designated Dundee‐Crown to receive this reward.
Visit target.com/tcoe, or call 1‐800‐316‐6142 to designate our school as a beneficiary.
District 300 is offering a Learning and Language Lab
at Lakewood School (1651 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville)
WHEN?: Mondays and Wednesdays thru April 6, 2011 TIMES: 6:00—8:30 P.M. The program will NOT be in session during any holi-day or spring break, or when the school is closed due to emergencies. Enter thru the door right before the basket-ball court. NOTE: Children must be supervised at all times. There will be childcare for chil-dren ages 2-5. Spaces are limited. Priority on the computer will be given to the adults. If you have any questions, please call Alma Auch-stetter at 847-428-1191 ext. 2609 or by email: [email protected]. Visit the Free Computer Class & Language Pro-gram to LEARN: Spanish or English with the Rosetta Stone
Computer Language Program Computer Skills
National Youth Leadership Council Texting during class can get students in trouble, but tex‐ting while driving can be deadly. This was the message two D‐CHS students shared during a recent interview broadcast on Star 105.5. On February 24th Dana Ewert and Crystal Ramirez were interviewed by Star 105.5’s Stu Cohen about the impor‐tance of good teen driving habits. The interview was just one of the many ways these stu‐dents and other members of the NYLC have been trying to get the word out about the dangers of texting while driving and the importance of wearing a seatbelt. Earlier this year the NYLC won a $2,000 grant for promotional activities related to teen driving habits. The group has also received support from the Ford motor company, the Illinois State Police and Allstate Insurance. Ewert and Ramirez offered tips on how they avoid tex‐ting while driving and shared details about their efforts to improve the habits of teen drivers. “I don’t want to get in an accident. I don’t want to ruin my life because of one message,” Ramirez said. The interview is available on the D‐CHS homepage.
2011 DC BOOSTER DINNER/DANCE ANNOUNCEMENT
Grab a team jersey, And get ready to Cheer,
The DC Booster Dinner Dance Will soon be here!~
Get ready for a casual night of food, fun, and friends!
Saturday April 9, 2011 Holiday Inn Elgin (Rt. 31 just north of I90)
Our fabulous auction gives you a chance to win $2,500!
Tickets ($75.00) go on sale in February!
* We need plenty of volunteers to join the planning committee. Please contact Mark Gross at [email protected] for more information.
DC SPIRIT WEAR:
THE SPIRITWEAR WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPEN EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE LUNCH HOUR
DC BOOSTERS HELP EARN MONEY FOR YOUR KIDS SPORTS TEAMS: Man the Concession Stand!
Concessions are open throughout the Winter Sports Season; Help us Improve this Major Source of Income for your kids Athletic Programs!
We especially need help during the boys and girls basketball games It’s easy to sign yourself up for concessions; just follow this link: http://dchs.d300.org/athletics/d-c-boostersd-c-
boosters. Scroll down to ""How You Can Help" and choose the schedule that suits you best.
DC BOOSTERS HELP PROMOTE ATHLETICS:
Promote Your Son/Daughter’s Team! Show your team you care by contributing information and photos about their events and accomplishments!
Share photos of your athlete/team: Contact Maureen Himmel [email protected] Coordinate better communication between your athlete's sport, the D-C Boosters and the school, contact Mau-
reen Himmel [email protected] or your athlete's coach.
KEYBOARDING PROFICIENCY EXAM Test out of the Computer Keyboarding class
and be able to take higher-level computer classes!
Dundee-Crown High School Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 9:00 am
Jacobs High School
Hampshire High School Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 9:00 am
What you need to demonstrate: Students will demonstrate proper keyboarding skills. Students will demonstrate basic formatting of documents.
Standard Memorandum in Block Style Business Letters Reports & Topic Outlines Tables
How you are assessed: Observation of typing technique by a teacher. Three minute timing at a minimum of 35 words a minute with 3 or fewer errors Typing the above documents with correct formatting
Register online at http://dchs.d300.org For Students Keyboarding Proficiency Exam Registration
AP Exam Registration 2011 Student Name: __________________________ ID Number: ___________________ CUP teacher:_____________________ _______ CUP room:________________ Cost is $87 per exam – please make checks payable to Dundee-Crown High School. (If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch the cost of each exam is $57). ***This year MOST testing will take place at Hampshire High School. Government will be held at Dundee-Crown*** If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, please check this box. If you CANNOT provide your own transportation to Hampshire High School, please check this box.
Exam Schedule – please check test(s) you would like to take
Government – Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 8:00 am
Spanish-Tuesday, M ay 3, 2011 at 8:00 am
Calculus AB - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 8:00 am
English Literature – Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 8:00 am
US History – Friday, May 6, 2011 at 8:00 am
Biology – Monday, May 9, 2011 at 8:00 am
Chemistry – Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8:00 am
Environmental Science – Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8:00 am
Psychology – Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm
English Language - Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 8:00 am
Other Exam: ____________________________________
Registration forms and checks are due to Mrs. Woodbury in the Main Office by March 22, 2011. You will receive a reminder notice as to when/where you are to appear for registration and testing. No refunds will be given after March 22, 2011. Student Signature ________________________________________________________ Parent Signature _________________________________________________________
Students will register for the PSAE at school in the CUP class the week of April 18th. The exam is FREE of charge. The PSAE will be given at school during the school day. Students will report to their assigned classroom, usually their CUP classroom, by 7:40. On Wednesday, April 27, students will be released at 12:35. On Thursday, April 28, students will be released at 11:40. Students should make sure to get a good night’s rest, eat a big breakfast, and bring all testing materials (pencils, calculator, ID, etc.).
The PSAE is the state achieve-ment test for grade 11 public high school students. Unless a student is exempt, current state legislation requires that students take the PSAE to receive a regular high school diploma. The PSAE will test four academic subjects: read-ing, mathematics, science, and writing. This is a two day test-ACT and Work Keys. ACT-The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete col-lege-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is op-tional, measures skill in plan-ning and writing a short es-say (taken from www.act.org)
Work Keys- The WorkKeys System connects work skills, training, and testing for edu-cation and employers and makes it easier to meet the requirements of federal pro-grams and legislation.
This exam takes place Wednesday, April 27, 2011 (ACT) and Thursday, April 28, 2011 (Work Keys) Make-up testing- Wednes-day, May 11, 2011 and Thursday, May 12, 2011
The IACT (Institutionalized ACT) is a practice ACT exam. Dundee-Crown uses a retired ACT to prepare students for their junior year. This data is NOT reported to the state. We use this data to track stu-dent progress, target strug-gling students, and guide student placement. In addi-
tion, students will be able to track their own progress and growth. All 10th grade students will take this exam on Wednes-day, April 27, 2011. Sopho-mores are NOT in attendance on Thursday, April 28, 2011.
Most students will take this exam in their CUP class-rooms. Students should re-port to their testing rooms by 7:40 and will be released at 11:40. Students will receive their results in the fall of their jun-ior year.
What is the Prairie State Achievement Exam?
I M P O R T A N T
D A T E S
PSAE-Juniors
4/27 and 4/28
IACT-
Sophomores
4/27
PLAN-
Freshmen
4/28
What is the IACT?
C U S D 3 0 0
D U N D E E - C R O W N H I G H
S C H O O L State Testing Information S P R I N G 2 0 1 1 P A R E N T E D I T I O N
S P E C I A L
P O I N T S O F
I N T E R E S T :
Steps to
take to
prepare
for state
testing
How to
use your
state re-
port
FAQs
P A G E 2
“It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic”
Student Recourses
What can my child do to prepare for state testing?
What is the PLAN? The PLAN® program helps 9th graders build a solid foundation for fu-ture academic and ca-reer success and pro-vides information needed to address school districts' high-priority issues. It is a compre-hensive guidance re-source that helps stu-dents measure their cur-rent academic develop-ment, explore career/training options, and make plans for the re-
maining years of high school and post-graduation years (taken from www.act.org). All 9th grade students will take the PLAN on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Freshmen are NOT in attendance on Wednesday, April 29, 2011. The PLAN is used to track student progress, target struggling stu-
dents, and guide student placement. Students can use their score reports to predict their ACT scores. Also, their PLAN reports will give students great ideas about planning their high school course work. In addition, stu-dents will be able to track their own progress and growth. Students will receive their PLAN re-ports in the fall of their sophomore year.
in class
Make an effort to do homework
Improve attendance
Work during CUP with peer tutors
Meet with his/her counselor about en-rolling in more rigor-ous class work
Have your child...
Start thinking about what he/she would like to study in college
Use Career Cruising program (done in their Eng-lish class)
Make an effort to participate more
Meet with teachers outside of class
Make effort to read for fun
Use CUP to his/her advantage
Go to after school tu-toring
Get involved in clubs, activities, and athletics
ACT-www.act.org This will give students in-formation about the ACT. Students can practice ques-tions and buy preparatory materials. Work Keys-www.act.org/workkeys/ This will give students in-formation specific to the Work Keys exam.
ACT online Prep-www.actonlineprep.com Students received login information in their CUP classrooms. This is an ex-cellent site to help students practice for the ACT.
Illinois State Board of Edu-
cation
www.isbe.state.il.us/
assessment/psae.htm
This will give you excellent
information about state
laws, NCLB, and AYP.
S T A T E T E S T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N
How to use your score report P A G E 3 P A R E N T E D I T I O N
Score reports show students’ strengths and weaknesses. The ACT Benchmarks for College Readiness listed in the chart below correlate with success in college level fresh-man courses. How can I use the results? Students and parents can predict an ACT score by adding 2 points to your PLAN scores and 2 points to your IACT scores. Remember, this is only a prediction! Your motiva-tion, effort, and preparation will cause your actual scores to vary.
Students receive their score reports in the CUP classes. Ask students about the reflection worksheet they fill out with their report!
Must PSAE scores appear on transcripts as part of the stu-dent permanent record? Yes. Student transcripts must include scores for each of the four PSAE subjects and indicate the subject(s) in which a stu-dent earned a Prairie State Achievement Award. Scores for the individual tests that consti-tute the PSAE, including the WorkKeys scores, may be included on the student’s tem-porary record but not the per-manent record.
Where can I find more infor-mation about the PSAE? Contact Mrs. Woodbury
or go to
www.isbe.state.il.us/
assessment/psae.htm
Where can I find more infor-mation about the Illinois Learn-ing Standards? Contact your local high school or visit your local library to review a copy of the Illinois Learning Standards. Copies of the Illinois Learning Standards are also available for download and printing at www.isbe.net/ils.
PSAE FAQs (taken from ISBE flyer)
“The ACT Benchmarks for College Readiness listed in the chart below correlate with success in college level freshman courses.”
Subject Your PLAN Scores
Your IACT
Scores
Your Pre-dicted ACT
Score
ACT Bench-mark for Col-lege Readiness
Extra Efforts Needed
English 12 14 16 18 Yes
Math 19 21 23 22 No
Reading 16 18 20 21 Yes
Science
22 24 26 24
No
Should students with disabili-ties take the PSAE? Students with disabilities must take the PSAE unless they have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that identifies regular state testing as being inappropriate for them, even with accommodations. Case managers work on sending in the appropriate paperwork to the state.
Should students with limited English proficiency take the PSAE? Students with limited English proficiency must take the PSAE. As necessary, they may receive accommodations during testing to assist them in understanding the tests. However, ACT scores from these accommodated ad-ministrations cannot be re-ported to colleges or universi-ties.
Why should students who are not planning to go to college take the ACT? The Illinois Learning Standards are for all Illinois students, not just those who plan to go to college. Taking the ACT, which is aligned with standards, gives students a measure of their academic strengths and weaknesses. Fur-thermore, students who do not want to attend college immediately after high school graduation may decide to go back to school after they have worked for a time. The need for learning in the workplace is continuing; most high school graduates will eventually have to continue their education to achieve career or life goals.
April-
Test taking strate-gies CUP presenta-tions
PSAE registration (in CUP class)
April 27-PSAE ACT and IACT (sophomores and juniors)
April 28-PSAE Work Keys and PLAN (freshmen and juniors)
May-
May 2-May13-AP testing at Hampshire High School
May 11 and 12-PSAE make-up testing
February-
Juniors receive ACT online
prep login information in
their CUP classes and can
practice at school or at
home.
ACT prep course contin-
ues
March-
Freshman, sophomore,
and junior CUP presenta-
tions continue
ACT prep course con-
cludes
AP registration is open
until March 22
TEST TAKING TIPS:
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Get to school early...don’t rush around in
the morning
Come prepared-pencils, calculator, ID, snacks (NO CELLS PHONES OR IPODS)
Relax and breath Pace yourself
1500 Kings Road
Carpentersville, Il 60110
224-484-5000
CUSD300
Dundee-Crown High School
Count Down to Testing
PSAE Committee
Parents, You’re Not Alone:
Let’s Define Some Support That Dundee-Crown Offers!
•When it comes down to it, teaching is still about one person working with another to develop skills, behaviors, and aptitude
•If there is ever a question about an assignment, students can connect with their teacher before school, after school, during the teacher's planning block, or during CUP
•Our generous teachers are more than willing to help whenever, however, and wherever they can
Teachers
•Dundee‐Crown has created a schedule that includes a 30‐minute time period when every teacher is available
•Students can use this time to get clarity from teachers regarding assignments, make up tests, work on group projects, read, and gain critical skills and content knowledge
•When? After second block (10:47‐11:17AM)
Charge it Up (CUP)
•After the last bell rings, we are still here to support students
•Dedicated teachers work with students who have learning needs after school in the annex (3:15‐4:15 p.m., Mon‐Thur)
•Students just have to sign up on the computers before 1:30 p.m. Plus, a 4:15 p.m. bus brings students home!
•Students can use computers, get support from peers, and use work space in the Media Center
•When?Mon‐Thur 7:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m.‐3:30 p.m.
•Contact person? Ms. Christina Wochner at [email protected] or 224‐484‐5132
After‐School Tutoring (Take Charge!) / Media Center
•The trained tutors at Dundee‐Crown are determined to support students and teachers throughout the school day
•They go into classes at a teacher's request, they help during CUP, and they are even available before and after school
•Contact person? Ms. Stephanie Reed at [email protected] or 224‐484‐5247
Peer Tutoring
•The ASC works in conjunction with CUP to provide support for reticent freshman learners during their transition to the demands of high school
•Students who need help, but do not seek it on their own, receive a pass from freshman teachers that directs them to the ASC
•Once there, students connect with teachers and peer tutors to complete missing work, learn essential skills, and make up tests and quizzes
•When? During CUP
•Contact person? Mr. Anthony Bradburn at [email protected] or 224‐484‐5018
Academic Support Center (ASC)
•DC LEARNS is an after‐school program staffed by dedicated teachers who want to help students gain essential content and skills
•English Language Learners and Special Ed students receive support from specially trained teachers who are bilingual and know multiple teaching approaches for special learners
•This is a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America ©, and offers transportation to their club where they can eat, work on computers, engage in games, and hang out with friends
•When? Mon‐Thur 3:00‐4:15PM, with transportation to/from the club (if desired) that ends at 7:00pm
•Contact person? Ms. Karen Leinen at [email protected] or 224‐484‐5238
DC LEARNS
•PST's are small groups of staff that include the school psychologist, deans, counselors and social service workers. The group meets regularly to collect data and intervene on the behalf of students with the most significant behavioral issues.
•Counselors and deans typically identify the students who will be the focus for each PST, but teachers and parents are often contacted to contribute information about students and their progress. Teachers with questions about student behavior issues are encouraged to contact a student’s counselor or dean.
•Contact person? Mrs. Piper Stratton at [email protected] or 224‐484‐5054
Problem‐Solving Teams (PST's)
MAR. 3 7:00 PM ALMOST SPRING BAND CONCERT MAR. 5 IHSA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST MAR. 7 7:00 PM POMP MEETING (DCHS CHORUS ROOM) MAR. 8 7:00 PM WINTER JAZZ CONCERT (CLEARWATER – DUNDEE) MAR. 21 4:30‐6:00 PM MARKET DAY (PICK UP 4:30‐6 PM) CHORUS ROOM MAR. 24‐30 DISNEY MUSIC DEPARTMENT TRIP APR. 4 7:00 PM POMP MEETING (DCHS CHORUS ROOM) APR. 11 ECC JAZZ FESTIVAL APR. 11 4:30‐6:00 PM MARKET DAY (PICK UP 4:30‐6 PM) CHORUS ROOM APR. 14‐16 7:00 PM DCHS SPRING MUSICAL (LES MISERABLES) APR. 16 8:00‐12:00 DIST. #300 BAND/STRING SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST (AT DCHS) APR. 20 7:00 PM SPRING BAND CONCERT MAY 2 7:00 PM POMP MEETING (DCHS CHORUS ROOM) MAY 9 4:30‐6:00 PM MARKET DAY (PICK UP 4:30‐6 PM) CHORUS ROOM MAY 12 7:00 PM SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT MAY 17 7:00 PM SPRING JAZZ CONCERT MAY 19 7:00 PM SPRING CHORAL CONCERT MAY 21 2:30 PM GRADUATION MAY 29 1:00 PM MEMORIAL DAY PARADE (BAND REPORTS AT 12:00)
DUNDEE CROWN MUSIC NEWSLETTER
Sponsored by P.O.M.P (Parents of Music Performers)
Carpentersville, Illinois SPRING 2011
UPCOMING CALENDAR FOR SPRING 2011
Les Miserables
The Dundee‐Crown Music Department has begun the process that will bring you “Les Miserable.” The musical will take place on April 14, 15 and 16 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at Dundee Crown High School, 1 Charger County Drive, Carpentersville, Ill. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased through the main office or at the door.
MARKET DAY PICK UP DATES
TIME 4:30‐6 PM
(Please mark your calendars)
MAR. 21 APR. 25 MAY 23
By ordering Market Day you can help support the Music Program. Internet orders due by 11:00 pm on Thursday, Mar. 17. Parent volunteers are needed on the dates above from 3:30‐4:30 pm to help re‐check items.
POMP Monthly Meetings (Parents of Music Performers)
Meetings Held: Chorus Room DC When: First Monday of each
month Time: 7:00 pm Listed below are the dates of the POMP meetings, hope to see you there. Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2
The Dundee Crown Parents of Music Performers (POMP) will award scholarship money to Dundee Crown High School seniors who have demonstrated involvement in the music department. Applications will be available March 18 and are due April 8. Please see Mrs. Aukes or your music teacher for the application packet.
March 18, 2011 Applications available April 8, 2011 Applications due to Mrs. Aukes April 20, 2011 Performance Sign up begins April 30, 2011 Senior Scholarship
Performance Day Scholarships will be awarded at Senior Awards Day in May. Please direct questions to Kim Eischen at 847‐426‐0453 or Candi Kuczynski at 847‐854‐0920.
SUMMER CAMP MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dundee Crown Parents of Music Performers (POMP) will award scholarship money to current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors for 2011 summer music camp attendance. Applications will be available April 25 and due back to Mrs. Aukes by May 6. Please see Mrs. Aukes or your music teacher for an application. Scholarships awards will be distributed in May. Please direct questions to Kim Eischen at 847-426-0453 or Candi Kuczynski at 847-854-0920.
