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Summer 2013

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Congratulations Class of 2013

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Dear Mustang Families:

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the students and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. We concluded the year with many exciting fine arts programs, co-curricular successes, and a beautiful prom and graduation weekend. The graduation student presenters of Jacqueline Rhode, Mike Nugent, Marty Quinn, Korinne Yonan performed so beautifully, they enhanced the ceremony to be special and personal for the class of 2013. Thank you students and staff for making the 2012-2013 school year rewarding and enjoyable.

The musical Grease was a huge success this spring. The musical incorporated many talented students to act, sing, dance, recreate the fashion of the 1950s, build a beautiful theater set, and play exciting music in the pit band. The Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Orchestra concerts were well attended and showcased the many talented students at Rolling Meadows High School as well. We also experienced great success within our spring sports programs, including Mid-Suburban League East Championships in the sports of Boys Tennis, Boys Volleyball, and Boys Baseball, with the Baseball team winning the overall Mid-Suburban League Championship. Congratulations to all of the co-curricular and Fine Arts programs for their many successes this past spring.

The students throughout this school year led some very positive community outreach projects and school spirit activities. The junior leaders class in Physical Education planned, organized, and recorded a school spirit LipDub. The LipDub highlights Rolling Meadows High School and the link is on our school website for you to view. The students also collected over 4,000 pounds of food this year that was donated to local shelters to help families in need. The students fundraised $10,000 to support the building of a school for students recently freed from slavery in Tafi Atome in Ghana, Africa. There were many co-curricular teams and students involved in reading books to students at local elementary schools and academically tutoring students at local middle schools. The National Honor Society hosted two blood drives to support local hospitals and families. The Live 8 show was put on in order to raise awareness and funds for Autism. The fundraising of $6,,000 to support a Rolling Meadows High School family in need at the spring pancake breakfast. And. there is so much more to say about the community outreach that the students and staff have been involved in this year. It has been a fantastic and amazing year for community outreach.

Thank you students, staff, and the entire Rolling Meadows Community

for your generosity and continued display of kindness!

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My hope is that you read the last newsletter that highlighted some of our elective programs of Autos, Project Lead The Way and Engineering, and the ProStart foods program. I wanted to provide you with an update concerning our facilities for the Project Lead The Way program, as well as the childcare room. As a side note, the ProStart foods lab was just replaced from the original foods room from 1971 during the summer of 2011. The upgrade was necessary to meet the ProStart industry standards requirements.

This summer the childcare room will be updated. The carpet will be removed and replaced with a new tile floor. New carpet is being purchased, and will be placed over much of the tile for the comfort of the little children during activities. The classroom will be painted and additional windows will be added to brighten up the room with natural sunlight.

The Project Lead The Way facilities will include the redesign of Room C111, from a forum room, to an A+ Computer Repair and Design classroom. Room C115 will convert from a one classroom open facility to have two enclosed classrooms that are connected to a manufacturing, engineering and design room. The classes to be run in the new C115 rooms will be Introduction to Engineering and Design, National Institute for Metal Working Skills courses, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and hopefully in the near future, Principles of Engineering. These facility upgrades will support the academic and elective programs and opportunities available to students in the Career and Technical Education Department.

I wish you all a safe and happy summer. I look forward to greeting all the students back to school on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. As a reminder, the freshmen orientation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 7:30 AM 11:30 AM. Students will need to arrive at Rolling Meadows High School by 7:20 AM. The orientation is a valuable time when freshmen have the opportunity to work with some of our student leaders in the building, called the Mighty Mustang Mentors, counselors, and the leadership team. The activities are designed to support students new to Rolling Meadows High School an opportunity to have a more efficient, knowledgeable, and welcoming first day at high school.

Congratulations again to our 2013 graduates! We wish you the very best and greatest success in your future

endeavors. Thank you for your contribution in making Rolling Meadows High School a great school!

Sincerely,

Eileen M. Hart, Principal

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Save the DateWednesday, August 28, 2013

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RMHS Medallions for Staff 2012-2013

Outstanding Contributions to EducationMarge Bernardi-TrahanGabriella Stetz-JacksonLiz Kirby

Educational Support Personnel of the YearKris GreverDebbie JacksRonnie Mayer

Principals AwardLinda PribylEileen Senteno


Reprint of News Release, 5 June 2013 Illinois High School Teacher Elected to BSCS Board COLORADO SPRINGS: Rolling Meadows High School science teacher and Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellow Stephen Traphagen was recently elected to the BSCS Board of Directors. BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) is a preeminent science education organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1958, BSCS strives to transform science teaching and learning through research and development that strengthens learning environments and inspires a global community of scientifically literate citizens. The board of directors plays an important role in guiding the organization forward to meet this mission.

Mr. Traphagen will be an important member of the board because of his role as a classroom teacher. BSCS Executive Director Janet Carlson said, The input of high-quality teachers such as Stephen enables BSCS to more effectively translate research into practice and make a difference in how kids learn science, and I look forward to working with him. Stephen Traphagen has taught high school biology, AP biology, and chemistry at Rolling Meadows since 2011. Prior to Rolling Meadows, Traphagen taught science at English High School, served as Adjunct Professor of Biology at Cambridge College, was a Boston Teacher Resident at Fenway High School, and served as Visiting Assistant Professor at DePaul University.

Traphagen is a member of the BSCS/NABT AP Biology Leadership Academy, a two-year professional development program designed to develop a new generation of leaders in biology education. The Academy works to cultivate a critical mass of leaders and change agents who truly understand the AP Biology Curriculum Framework and are able to design and teach a course that exemplifies the framework and lead their colleagues through the implementation of the new framework.

Traphagen holds an M.Ed. in Secondary Education, an M.S. in Biological Sciences, and a B.S. in Biology. He has presented at national science education conferences including NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) and NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers). The BSCS Board of Directors is composed of educators, educational researchers, scientists, and business leaders from across the country who are committed to improving STEM education. BSCS board members take an active leadership role in the organization by defining directions for the future of the organization as it strives to transform the teaching and learning of science. They are elected to three-year terms for up to two terms. For more information, visit www.bscs.org.


Congratulations 2012-2013 Senior Award WinnersActivities .......................................................................................................................................... Claire Baum American Studies ............................................................................................................................. Noreen JayArt .....................................................................................................................................................Kaitlin MichAthletics, Boys ................................................................................................................................... John MilasAthletics, Girls ............................................................................................................................ Morgan KellerDan Ayers Award ....................................................................................................................... Rachel MickeyBehavioral Science .............................................................................................................. Alexander DumanBiological Science ....................................................................................................................... Celina ChiodoBusiness Education ......................................................................................................................... James GrierRichard Calisch Award..............................................................................................................Korinne YonanDance ............................................................................................................................................. Sarah CollinsDance ......................................................................................................................................Melanie MonnichDebate .................................................................................................................Harshavardhan SanekommuDrama, Performance ..................................................................................................................Korinne YonanDrama, Technical ...........................................................................................................................Dawn WalterEnglish .........................................................................................................................................Lisa DieckmanEnglish Language Learner ........................................................................................................... Jose RamirezEnvironmental Science ..............................................................................................................Lisa DieckmanFamily and Consumer Science ................................................................................................... Sara BrunliebFrench ....................................................................................................................................... Michael Nugent Timothy Geegan Award .......................................................................................................Alexander BrownGlobal Studies .............................................................................................................................Lisa DieckmanItalian ..................................................................................................................................Elizabeth LorentzenJournalism .................................................................................................................................. William BradyJournalism ................................................................................................................................. Brittney FrazierHoward Lester Award ............................................................................................................... Morgan KellerMathematics ..........................................................................................................................Nicol DrozdowiczMusic, Choral................................................................................................................................Martin QuinnMusic, Instrumental ................................................................................................. Christopher WalentschikMusic, Orchestra ...........................................................................................................................Mariah HeckMedia Technology ........................................................................................................................Michael KellyNJROTC ............................................................................................................................................ Jelixa ReyesPhotography ...................................................................................................................... Olivia MaciejewskaPhysical Education ........................................................................................................................ Jakub SzylakPhysical Science ................................................................................................................... Alexander DumanPhysical Science ..................................................................................................................... Jacqueline RohdeSchool Spirit .................................................................................................................................. Brian MartiniSpanish.........................................................................................................................................Lisa DieckmanSpanish for Native Speakers ....................................................................................................... Jose RamirezSpeech ..................................................................................................................................... Jacqueline RohdeStudent Council ........................................................................................................................... Megan HoranStudent Services ................................................................................................................................Brian LockStudent Services ........................................................................................................................Sarah SampsonTechnology Education ............................................................................................................. Michael PlanicaWildStang Robotics .......................................................................................................................Joshua SmithYearbook ................................................................................................................................. Lauren ChipchakYearbook ................................................................................................................................... Bridget Sullivan


National Technical Honor SocietyThe National Te c h n i c a l H o n o r S o c i e t y ( N T H S ) was started in District 214 seven years ago to honor senior students that have excelled in classes in either business, computers, family and consumer sciences, or technology. The purpose of the NTHS organization is to reward excellence in workforce education; to develop self-esteem and pride and encourage students to reach for higher levels of achievement; to promote business and industrys critical work-place values: honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, productivity, leadership, and citizenship; to help schools build and maintain effective partnerships with local business and industry; and to champion a stronger, more positive, image for workforce education in America .

Students are nominated by their teachers for entry into NTHS. Students are to have taken three or more courses in their area of study, maintained high grades and good attendance, participated in students organizations

(DECA, FCCLA, FTA, Skills USA, Robotics, Interact, Service Learning, Student Government, etc.), and demonstrated exemplary personal and professional conduct, exceptional character, and good citizenship.

This year, the students admitted into NTHS were:

Claire Baum - TechnologyDaniel Behles - Business

Sara Brunlieb - Family & Consumer SciencesAshwin Galla - TechnologyJames Grier IV - Business

Jackie Guerra - TechnologyMadeline Hume - Technology

Thomas Klatt - BusinessJames Kolb - Business

Rachel Mickey - BusinessAnna Newman - Family & Consumer Sciences

Kevin Patel - BusinessMichael Planica - Business

Jacqueline Rohde - TechnologyZachary Schultz - Technology

Joshua Smith - TechnologyTaylor Swichtenberg - Family & Consumer Sciences

Jacob Warkenthien - BusinessHannah Widden - Family & Consumer Sciences

Marek Wojcik - Technology

AVID ProgramDiana Khmelovska AVID

Career and Technical EducationIan Fitzgerald BusinessFranky Perez - ProStart Year 2Evan Meyer - Introduction to Business

English/Fine ArtsAnna Zeman - Written and Oral CommunicationGiselle Ramirez - Art 1Anayeczett Guzman - World Literature LEP

Math/ScienceEmily Grier - Intermediate Algebra

Physical Education/Health/Dr. Ed.Jakub Szylak - Advanced Physical Education

Social Science/World Language/ELLSeiya Amafuji - Mandarin 1Nicole Anderson - World HistoryOmar Banuelos - LEP World HistoryMegan Clark - French IBilly Golaris - Honors Spanish 3Megan Kudla - Spanish 2Anette Navarro - French 2Andrei Popa - French 2Mariyan Stoykov - AP US HistoryZlatiyan Stoykov - AP US HistoryDaniel Valladares - ESL 3

Students of the Fourth Quarter 2012-2013


National Honor SocietyFrank Lloyd Wright Chapter

Nicole AndersonAlissa AranasDiana BalintRosemary BeranekGillian BourkeLindsay BrydaHannah BusseKaylee CampbellJose CastroSabrina CichowlasPatricia CollinsEmma CorradiSarina CraigDaniel CrusiusCaroline CyboranCaroline CzulnoTrevor DonatoCinthya EsquivelJake FavaZoe FrantomJonathan FreemanLiam FruzynaKarol FunezAgnella GargantielJordan GiachettiKelly GolbeckAbhinav GoliAngela GrandeRachel HemmJennifer HernandezLindsay HillJudith HuertaEugene JegalLaura KallalSumbul KhanChristina KochKlaudia KondakciuDavid KoperAthena Kopulos

Wiktoria KozlowskaZoey KrawczykClaudia KropidlowskiNeil KrzeskiZachary KuenstleClaudia LadzikJeremy LeanderAndrew LeeNathaniel LindstromEmmanuel LopezMichael MarcucciMichelle MatuszekAzucena MarquezErin McAlhaneyPatricia McHughJames McKennaEvan MeyerRamona MihaylovaHaneen MohammedTerrance MoranLuke MorathRachel MullanyLaurine NgouatouDaniel NiewierowskiMichael NolanJacob NordmanTejo NutalapatiRobyn OasRobin OlsonJake OwenJulia PalmerKishan PatelCraig PetersonAleksandra PieturaSylwia PieturaColin PiscitelloNicole PlanicaDanielle PrchalEliana Psarros

Keval RayNora RascheHector ReaJohn Roth-GarciaAnthony SarussiElizabeth SchindlerBenjamin SchreiberDino SendijarevicHanna SeoShruti ShahNora SimonsonDanielle SiouiKathryn SkalskaPaige SmithShanna SongAbigail SpiwakJack StahlTodor StoyanovZlatiyan StoykovDaniel StubingEllen StumphAneta TatkowskaPeter TatkowskiJoshua ThompsonSiyana TodorovaJulio TrejoDaniel ValladaresJude VazhappillyMichael VuAndrew VoLaura VolkmanNathan WaltersErin WarskowSusan WeissKaitlyn WerleElizabeth WesselTrevor WestNeenah Wiggins

The National Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony for new members on May 21, 2013. NHS sponsor is Ms. Angela Rawal. Congratulations to the new members.


Girls SoccerEvylyn Lopez, All Conference

SoftballSam Anderson, All Conference, All Area

Sara Brunlieb, All AreaLane Winkler, All Conference

Boys TrackTim Leuver, State Qulifier in the Discus

Girls TrackMorgan Keller

Conference & Sectional Champion in Shot Put & Discus,2nd in State Discus, 3rd in State Shot Put,

Howard Lester Award Winner

Boys Water PoloMark Schmid, All Conference

Girls Water PoloJessica Dykstra, All Conference

Boys Volleyball MSL East Champions

Kevin Murphy, All Conference, MSL Player of the Year, All AreaPeter Nickle, All Conference, All Area

Brett Frey, All Conference, Honorable Mention All AreaTim Ellis, All Conference, Honorable Mention All Area

BaseballMSL Champions

Matt Dennis, All Conference, All AreaMichael Dolan, All Conference, All Area

Mickey Wazorick, All Conference, All AreaDan Hendrickson, All ConferenceAlex Niecikowski, All Conference

Boys GymnasticsMatt Crigler, Stagte Qualifier in Floor, Vault, High Bar

Alex Smith, State Qualifier in Floor

Boys Tennis MSL East Co-Champions

Mack Galvin, MSL Single Champion, State Qualifier

CongratulationsSpring Athletes

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ROLLING MEADOWS HIGH SCHOOL

Student Recognition by the Board of Education

Congratulations to the following Rolling Meadows High School students who were recognized by the Board of Education.

IL High School Dance Festival - Tedium Sophomores: Michelle Matuzek, Robin Olson Juniors: Krista Hanley, Amanda Schmidt; Seniors: Samantha Chalupa, Sarah Collins, Melanie Monnich, Cassie Rynott, Kevin TorrioOrchesis Director - Reggie Good

IDTA State Champions - AAA Pom DanceKaltrina Ajroja, Jenna Batey, Cristina Bellizzi, Lauren Butler, Radina Cheleva, Jackie Clark, Caroline Cyboran, Shannon Gavin, Maria Kossowski, Emily Lawson, Holly Lemajeur, Elizabeth Lorentzen, Tara Lowe, Brianna Lucchetto, Amy Roszak, Megan Thomas.Coach - Kelly PfeifferAssistant Coach - Marie Kiratsous

Howard Lester AwardMorgan Keller, RMHSGirls Athletic Director - Jim Voyles

Hunter Rollins, JHHSBoys Athletic Director - Steve Messer

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IHSA State Journalism CompetitionLiam Brady - 2nd Place, Headline Writing and 3rd Place, Sports Writing; Joe Salvato - 4th Place, Review Writing; Adviser - Stan Zoller.

Quill & Scroll Intl Writing & Photography Contest

Liam Brady - Sports Writing; Joe Salvato - Review Writing; Adviser - Stan Zoller.

IJEA All-State Team

Joe Salvato, Junior; Adviser - Stan Zoller.

FCCLA State CompetitionVallerie Dellorto - Most Outstanding/Gold, Preschool Storytelling Team; Taylor Swichtenburg - Most Outstanding/Gold, Preschool Storytelling Team; Caroline Schliep - Gold, Relish Tray; Emily Drake - Gold, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Ashley Bucolt - Gold, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Christina Koch - Gold, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Wiktoria Kozlowska - Gold, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Jose Guerrero - Silver, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Joci McHugh - Silver, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Megan Mich - Silver, Pastry Arts/Cookie; Jenna Anderson - Silver, Pastry Arts/Cake; Amanda Schmidt - Silver, Preschool Storytelling. Advisers - Kimmi Drendel, Angela Kumler, Linda Pribyl

Stephen D. Berry Award of Excellence - 2013 National Merit Finalists

Miranda Thoenen, BGHS; Steven Landeweer, JHHS; Andrew Napora, JHHS; Vivek Shah, JHHS; Anna Boratyn, PHS; Rachel Levenson, PHS; Chris Mathew, PHS; Justin Wang, PHS; Mariah Heck, RMHS; Jacqueline Rohde, RMHS; Rachel Williams, RMHS; Rosalie Chan, WHS.

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From the desk of Robert Yerkan in the College and Career Room (CCR)Summer 2013Website: http://rmhs.d214.org/students/ccr/index.php

Ms. Arvia (847) 718-5661 Mr. Yerkan (847) 718-5660

Summer greetings! Hopefully this summer is turning out to be all that you want it to be. Be forewarned, these months seem to move the fastest and soon it will be time for students to return to Rolling Meadows High School (RMHS) some for their final year. With that in mind, this article will share some information that could be helpful to RMHS students and families - especially juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians.

Incoming seniors were encouraged to use their junior year and junior summer to do their college research. When they return to school this fall they should have identified the list of schools to which they plan to apply. All seniors applying to colleges are encouraged to have their applications and transcripts sent (postmarked) to the schools they are applying to by November 1 (or before). Students are only advantaged when abiding by the recommended November 1 (or before) deadline. Submitting after November 1 can disadvantage some students. Students and parents are also reminded of the 15 school day processing time required to guarantee that materials to be sent will meet specific deadline dates. That means to guarantee a November 1 postmark students should turn in their materials by October 8. For more information on the 15-day policy please go to:

http://rmhs.d214.org/college_resources/college_resources_faq.aspx#f12

To understand the amount of activity in the CCR, and part of the reason why we have a 15-day policy, as of June 6 of the 2012 - 2013 school year:

1415 applications and/or transcript requests processed 220 different colleges/universities were applied to by the class of 2012 127 individual senior/family consultations were scheduled 34 individual junior/family consultations were scheduled

93 1st semester college visits to the CCR were scheduled 24 2nd semester college visits to the CCR were scheduled

The class of 2014 can jump start the application season. Why wait to start applications until the fall? Students can visit college websites, beginning in July and checking back periodically as needed, to see if the schools they have chosen to apply to have posted their application and/or essay questions (if applicable). Students who will be using the Common Application to apply can set up their account and begin the process after August 1, 2013. Any accounts established, or data entered, before August lst will be wiped out. For more information on the Common Application visit:

www.commonapp.org

If any seniors will be needing a letter, or letters, of recommendation as part of their application they should ask the person whom they are requesting to write the letter as early in the school year as possible. They are also encouraged to provide additional information about themselves when they request the letters. They can complete, and then print the recommendation information under the about me tab in their Naviance account or they can download and complete the Student Information for Recommendation Form from the CCR webpage at:

http://rmhs.d214.org/college_resources/college_resources_forms.aspx

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Seniors are encouraged to visit the CCR website and their Naviance accounts to assist them in their college search and application process.

Juniors (class of 2014) are also encouraged to visit the CCR website and their Naviance accounts, which they set up during a sophomore guidance program, to assist them in their college search and application process.

If you plan to do some college visits this summer, you may want to try one of these:

July 8 13 Wisconsin Private Colleges Week. For more information, visit: http://www.privatecollegeweek.com/index.html

August 5 9 Iowa Private Colleges Week. For more information, visit: http://www.thinkindependently.com/iowa-private-college-week/

Some dates to remember:

August 23 Registration deadline for the September 21 ACT Test Register on-line at: www.actstudent.org/regist/index.html

August 21 First day of classes for the 2013 2014 school year

September 6 Registration deadline for the October 5 SAT Test Register on line at:

www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html

September 16 D214 U of I - UC Night 7:00 P.M. FVEC Theatre (2121 S. Goebbert Rd., Arlington Heights)

On a final note, parents and students alike are urged to be cautious of scholarship scams. Be careful with any 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. If you receive any mailings inviting you to free college financing workshops, you can attend the events to pick up any free information offered, but think twice when asked to pay for additional services. 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

Enjoy the rest of the summer and come back for a great 2013 2014 school year!

Visit http://rmhs.d214.org/college_resources/default.aspx for more information.

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RMHS Assessment Center NEWS/Summer Edition

Contact Us: Our Contact Information If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at any time. Ginger Mueller, Assessment Supervisor: (847) 718-5633 [email protected] Julie Chybicki-Zimmer, Assessment Asst: (847) 718-5632 [email protected] Debbie Jacks, Assessment Resource: (847) 718-5702 [email protected]

Special Education: Testing Accommodations Please contact the RMHS Special Education Department for questions regarding special education and/or testing accommodations for students with an IEP or 504 plan. Brenda Martin, Special Ed Division Head: (847) 718-5911 [email protected]

July 2013: ACT: Registration for all ACT test dates for the 2013-14 school year

Registration for 2013-14 ACT Exams will open online after July 1st. Students may register online at www.actstudent.org. Students will be required to upload their photo at the time they register. The uploaded photo will be printed on the students admission ticket and on the roster the testing

staff uses to check in students on the day of the test. On test day, testing staff must match the uploaded photo with the roster and the students ID. After testing, the uploaded photo will be available to the high school the student attends.

Students with Approved ACT Accommodations

Please note that if you receive approved accommodations do NOT register online. You must contact your Case Manger, 504 Coordinator, or Brenda Martin, Special Ed Division Head. An electronic accommodations application will be available after July 1st, and must be used for registration in order to receive your accommodations.

ACT TEST DATES 2013/2014

ONLINE REGISTRATION (credit card is required) http://www.actstudent.org

Test Date Deadline Late Registration September 21, 2013* August 23, 2013 Aug 24 Sept 6, 2013 *The September test date is suggested for SENIORS only. Registration deadline is BEFORE we return to school October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 Sept. 28-Oct 11, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9-22, 2013 February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 January 11-24, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8-21, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10-23, 2014

PLEASE NOTE: Students with an IEP or 504 plan do NOT register online. You must contact your Case Manger, 504 Coordinator, or Brenda Martin, Special Ed Division Head for an accommodations application.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assessment Center.

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PSAT

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test IN SCHOOL REGISTRATION ASSESSMENT CENTER B104

Test Date Registration Dates

October 19, 2013 September 4 20, 2013 **An alternative date is available to students with a religious or school related conflict.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be offered at RMHS on Saturday, October 19, 2013. This preliminary SAT test qualifies Juniors for the prestigious National Merit Scholarships. It enables Juniors who score at high levels to qualify for college scholarships. This test measures verbal reasoning and mathematics skills. This is a Junior year practice for college entrance exams and can be used as a predictor of SAT scores.

The PSAT is optional but recommended for sophomores in the upper 50% of their class who want the experience of taking an SAT formatted test before their junior year. Sophomores do not qualify for scholarships or testing accommodations. Registration information will be available after September 4 in the Assessment Center.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) TEST

Thursday, November 14, 2013 AT FOREST VIEW The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students. Registration through the Assessment Center will begin in the fall.

SAT I and SAT II Test Dates

Not given at Rolling Meadows High School - Offered ONLY at John Hersey High School ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://www.collegeboard.com (credit card is required)

CHECK ONLINE FOR SPECIFIC TEST REGISTRATION DEADLINES Registration Fees will be available online after August 1, 2013

Illinois Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE)

Tuesday, APRIL 23, 2014 and Wednesday, APRIL 24, 2014 All Juniors should create an ACT online web account at www.ACTstudent.org prior to PSAE testing. There is NO COST to do this. Creating this account prior to PSAE testing will allow earlier access to scores, facilitate the sending of scores to colleges, and allow for quicker registration for any national ACT testing dates. Please note that when creating the online web account, ACT will ask for a social security number or ACT ID this is NOT required, just hit enter and continue to the next screen. Please watch for more detailed PSAE information in the fall.

Advanced Placement Exams

Online Registration begins in February 2014

AP Test Dates: May 5 - 16, 2014 Complete registration information will be available in January

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Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test 2013 Test Registration Form

JUNIOR Students

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013

Time: 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (arrive by 7:45 a.m.)

Where: Rolling Meadows High School Cost: $25 through 3:00 p.m. on September 20, 2013 (cancellation fee is $5.00) *Students with Free or Reduced Lunch may be eligible for discounted fees, please see the Assessment Center.

Make checks payable to: Rolling Meadows High School (If you do not attend the exam, refunds will be issued for $15.00 once a note signed by a parent is received)

Students with a 504 or IEP may be eligible for accommodations. For further information, please contact the Assessment Center.

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also provides a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. This test is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The PSAT/NMSQT measures: * Critical reading skills

* Math problem-solving skills * Writing skills

Students take the PSAT/NMSQT to:

* Enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (juniors only) * Help prepare for the SAT by becoming familiar with the SAT format * Assess their mastery of the skills necessary for college-level work * Receive information from colleges

RELIGIOUS OR SCHOOL RELATED CONFLICT WITH THE SATURDAY TEST DATE: If you have a school related or religious conflict, you may be eligible to take the PSAT on

Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Forest View Educational Center. Students are required to obtain approval in the Assessment Center to take the test on the alternate date. The fee and test times are the same. Students who are approved to take the test on the alternate day will be excused blocks 5 through 7 on the day of the test.

You must provide your own transportation to and from Forest View Educational Center.

TESTING DAY INFORMATION:

All room assignments will be posted on the Assessment Center Bulletin Board 1 week prior to test day. Students enter at the main entrance and need to be in their testing room by 7:45 a.m.

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:

1. PHOTO ID Students will not be admitted without an ID

2. Several Sharpened #2 PENCILS 3. A CALCULATOR

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RMHS PSAT/NMSQT 2013 Registration Form

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 JUNIOR Students

Name________________________________ Student ID #_____________________ ___ Seminar Teacher ______________________________ Counselor________________________ __ Are you left handed: _______________YES ________________ NO Do you currently have an IEP or 504 Plan: _______________ YES ________________ NO

I wish to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Forest View Education Center

Test Begins: 8:00 a.m. (arrive by 7:45 a.m.)

I have a school-related or religious conflict on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Please indicate the conflict and obtain a signature from the school or religious sponsor.

Conflict Signature of Sponsor

I understand I must provide my own transportation to and from Forest View Educational Center.

____________________________________________________________

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

______I wish to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Saturday, October 19, 2013 Rolling Meadows High School

Test Begins: 8:00 a.m. (arrive by 7:45 a.m.)

____________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

For office use only: Date Received:___________________________________________

Received by: __________________ Check One: ____Cash or Check # _________

Room Assigned: ____________________ Entered: _________

Approved AC: ______________ Status: __________________

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High School abbreviations: Buffalo Grove = BG, Elk Grove = EG, John Hersey = JH, Prospect = P, Rolling Meadows = RM, Wheeling = W

District 214 administers a variety of assessments to its students to provide them, their parents, and their high schools' staff with performance information. Such information is used for: Placement in appropriate courses Identifying the need for additional instruction Monitoring student growth Determining the extent to which students are meeting

district and state standards Providing information to enrich the curriculum and

instruction Providing information for making post-secondary

educational and vocational decisions District 214 is committed to: Providing frequent, purposeful, appropriate, and fair

assessments accompanied by timely feedback Helping students and parents make good use of

assessment data in their decision making processes Helping district staff understand and effectively utilize

assessment data Township High School District 214 coordinates district-wide assessment programs for high school students. 1) District 214 High School Assessment Program that aids

the district in evaluating the relevancy and effectiveness of its educational programs and the extent to which it is fulfilling its mission to students.

2) State of Illinois Assessment Program that complies with the assessment requirements of the State Board of Education.

3) College-Bound Assessments aid students in making decisions with regards to their college plans.

This pamphlet describes the assessments, target population, date and place for each assessment. Current fees shown for optional tests are subject to change. District 214 High School Assessment Program PLAN consists of three major parts - academic tests, interest inventory and a student information section. The academic tests are designed to measure student attainment of the knowledge and skills acquired in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. It can be used in conjunction with the EXPLORE to measure continued academic growth. This assessment is designed to provide assistance to students and parents early in the educational process. It serves as a checkpoint for future coursework plans and interests. Target Population: 9th grade students Date: April 23, 2014 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Forest View Alternative School

************************************************** Institutional American College Testing Service Assessment (IACT) is a retired form of the ACT assessment and measures educational development in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. This assessment measures skills necessary for success in post secondary educational settings, including students reasoning abilities and knowledge of subject matter fields. This test will provide students with individualized information on their performance. Target Population: 10th grade students Date: April 23, 2014 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Vanguard School and Forest View Alternative School ************************************************** State of Illinois Assessment Program Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) measures student knowledge of the State Standards for Learning in English, reading, mathematics, and science. The first day of testing includes the ACT test. The second day, students take an Illinois developed Science test along with WorkKeys tests in Mathematics and Reading for Information. All 11th grade students must take the PSAE to become a 12th grade student, as well as to receive a regular high school diploma. Target Population: 11th grade students Dates: April 23 and April 24, 2014 Makeup: May 7 and May 8, 2014 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Forest View Alternative School, Newcomer Center, Vanguard School, and Young Adult Program ************************************************** Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) is a standard-based English Language Proficiency Test that tests students in the four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Target Population: All Students in the ELL Program Dates: January February 2014 Locations: BG, EG, RM, W, Forest View Alternative School, Newcomer Center, and Young Adult Program. ************************************************** Career Activities Survey is required by the State of Illinois to collect information about a students perceptions of the life and career planning opportunities provided by District 214. Target Population: All students Dates: February 19 - March 4, 2014 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Forest View Alternative School, and Vanguard School

Township High School District 214 Assessments 2013-2014

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************************************************** College-Bound Assessments ACT measures educational development in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning and an optional writing test. This assessment measures skills necessary for success in post secondary educational settings, including students reasoning abilities and knowledge of subject matter fields. The ACT also has an interest inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career areas. Although all Saturday ACT tests are optional, many post secondary institutions require the test. The ACT test witout writing is given as part of the PSAE in April. For more information, visit www.act.org/path/parent/. If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan, contact the special education department in your school at the beginning of the school year. Target Population: Predominantly college-bound 11th and 12th grade students. Fee: approximately $35 (writing test additional $15.50). All test dates are Saturdays.

************************************************** Advanced Placement Tests (AP) are offered for students who have pursued college-level AP courses while still in secondary school. Certain score levels on tests may allow students to receive advanced placement and/or credit upon entering college. For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com/parents/tests If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan, contact the special education department in your school at the beginning of the school year. Target Population: Students enrolled in AP courses (optional). Fee: approximately $89 for each test Dates: Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 16, 2014 Location: Forest View Educational Center or high school

************************************************** Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) (optional) measures verbal and math reasoning abilities. It is a predictor for the SAT test, and the score can be converted to an ACT score. Scores from the PSAT may qualify students to be National Merit Scholars. If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan, contact the special education department in your school at the beginning of the school year. Target Population: 11th grade students planning to enter college or wanting a college scholarship or 10th grade students who want the experience of taking a SAT formatted test before 11th grade. Fee: approximately $25 Dates: Saturday, October 19, 2013 Makeup: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Locations: BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W, Makeup at Forest View Educational Center. ************************************************** SAT measure writing, critical reading, and mathematics abilities. The critical reading sections includes passages and sentence completions. The writing section contains a short essay and multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar nad usage. The mathematics section includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability. Although optional, this test is required by some post secondary institutions. If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan, contact the special education department in your school at the beginning of the school year. SAT Subject Tests are offered to aid college placement in specific subject areas. Students may choose from the following: Literature, U.S. History, World History, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and foreign language tests. For more information, visit sat.collegeboard.org. Target Population: Predominantly college-bound 11th and 12th grade students. Fee: SAT only - approximately $51 Subject Area Tests approximately $24-$74 Location: JH All test dates are Saturdays. Dates Test Registration Deadline October 5, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests September 6, 2013 December 7, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests November 8, 2013 January 25, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests December 27, 2013 March 8, 2014 SAT only February 7, 2014 May 3, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests April 4, 2014 June 7, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests May 9, 2014

Dates Registration Deadline

Locations

September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 BG, JH, P, RM, W October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 BG, EG, JH, P, RM, W June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 BG, JH, P, RM, W

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Assessment Calendar by Month September 2013 Saturday, September 21 ACT October 2013 Saturday, October 5 SAT and Subject Tests Wednesday, October 16 PSAT make-up Saturday, October 19 PSAT Saturday, October 26 ACT November 2013 Thursday, November 14 ASVAB December 2013 Saturday, December 7 SAT and Subject Tests Saturday, December 14 ACT January 2014 January - February ACCESS for ELL Saturday, January 25 SAT and Subject Tests February 2014 Saturday, February 8 ACT February 19 March 4 Career Activities Survey March 2014 Saturday, March 8 SAT only April 2014 Saturday, April 12 ACT Wednesday, April 23 PLAN, Institutional ACT Wednesday, April 23 PSAE Day 1 Thursday, April 24 PSAE Day 2 May 2014 Saturday, May 3 SAT and Subject Tests May 5 - May 16 AP Exams Wednesday, May 7 PSAE Day 1 Make-up Thursday, May 8 PSAE Day 2 Make-up June 2014 Saturday, June 7 SAT and Subject Tests Saturday, June 14 ACT

Assessment Supervisors Buffalo Grove High School H.S. Code 140-447 Maureen Pfrank (847) 718-4030 Elk Grove High School H.S. Code 141-778 Carol Biging - (847) 718-4425 John Hersey High School H.S. Code 140-097 Maggie Roland - (847) 718-5002 Prospect High School H.S. Code 143-062 Janice Sokolik (847) 718-5413 Rolling Meadows High School H.S. Code 143-736 Ginger Mueller (847) 718-5633 Wheeling High School H.S. Code 144-387 Paula Kruty - (847) 718-7135 District 214 Julie Kim - (847) 718-7939

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June, 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 ServicesPhone: 847-718-5713 847-718-5621Fax: 847-718-5628 847-718-5628

Student Name:___________________________________________

Date of Tdap:__________________

Physician Clinic Stamp and Signature:_______________________________________

Important Message from the Nurse

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junio del 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 EstudiantilesTel: 847-718-5713 Tel: 847-718-5621Fax: 847-718-5628 Fax: 847-718-5628

Nombre del estudiante:___________________________________________

Fecha de la vacuna Tdap:__________________

Estampa de la clnica del doctor y firma:_______________________________________

Mensaje Importante de la Enfermera

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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 201314 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,

LaMar Hasbrouck, MD, MPH Director i Hay cuatro vacunas combinadas que se usan para prevenir la difteria, el ttano y la tos ferina: DTaP, Tdap, DT y Td. Entre estas, dos (DTaP y DT) se administran a nios menores de 7 aos de edad, y dos (TDaP y Td) se administran a nios mayores y adultos. Varias otras vacunas combinadas contienen la DTaP junto con otras vacunas para nios. ii 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1

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Class of 2014 Senior Portraits

Attention Seniors....the Official School photographer this coming school year is HR Imaging (Root Studios). When making appointments for your senior pictures you need to set up an appointment with HR Imaging (Root Studios) in order for your picture to be included in the yearbook and in the graduation slide show. You can contact HR Imaging (Root Studios) at their Schaumburg location, 1031 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 847-706-9688.

There are openings available for the 2013-2014 Rolling Meadows High School Mini-Mustang Preschool Program for children ages three to five. The Mini Mustangs meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There is still availability in the afternoon

session from 1:45 2:45 beginning in mid-February 2014.

High school teachers are trained to offer all students a high-quality education in a caring environment. The program prides itself on a one-to-one student to teacher ratio, which offers individualized attention to each preschooler. The Mini-Mustang Preschool also

provides inclusive education for students with special needs.

The cost is $100 per child. Parents may register their child for the spring program afternoon session by contacting preschool assistant director, Angela Kumler (847) 718-5893 or [email protected].

It is best to register early because spots fill quickly!

Student Schedule UpdateStudent schedules will be mailed in early August.

Please remember, the last day for schedule changes was February 15, 2013, unless there was an error. The schedule was built based on students requests and we cannot accommodate convenience changes (elective changes, specific teacher requests, etc.).

Summer Office Hours

The Main Office and Student Services Office will be open

Monday through Thursday, 7:00-4:00 p.m. The building is CLOSED ON ALL FRIDAYS

during the summer

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ALL SCHOOL BOOKS

Choose ONE of the following novels:

OR

Legend Unbroken By Marie Lu By Laura Hillenbrand Students will take an objective test on one of the above books in their English class. The score will count as 5% of their grade.

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In addition, to choosing one of the All School books, students in Honors English and Advanced Placement

English must read the following:

Honors Freshmen English

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain

Honors Sophomore English

A Thousand Splendid Suns By: Khaled Hosseini

AND Things Fall Apart By: Chinua Achebe

Advanced Placement Language

Words Like Loaded Pistols By Sam Leith

AND The Glass Castle

By Jeanette Walls

Advanced Placement Literature Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte

AND AND Heart of Darkness Sula By Joseph Conrad By Toni Morrison

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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

PURCHASE OPTIONS

Barnes and Noble 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 21st, please try to have your novels ordered by July 25, 2013. Follett Educational Services (FES), 1433 Internationale Parkway, Woodridge, IL 60517 Additional Online Vendor: www.amazon.com

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ROLLING MEADOWS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT NOVELS FOR 2013-2014

GRADE LEVEL COURSE # COURSE TITLE BOOK TITLES ISBN#

SEM 1 SEM 2

9 03991/03992Honors Written & Oral

Communication To Kill a Mockingbird (Grand Central) 0-446-31078-6 X

Of Mice and Men (Penguin) 0-1420-00671 X

9 02561/02562 Written & Oral Communication To Kill a Mockingbird (Grand Central) 0-446-31078-6 X


9 02101/02102 Written & Oral Communication To Kill a Mockingbird (Grand Central) 0-446-31078-6 X


10 03851/03852Honors World Literature &

Composition Frankenstein (Kaplan) by Mary Shelley 9781607148647 X

In the Time of Butterflies (Algonquin) by Julia Alvarez 978-1-56512-976-4 X

10 03841/03842 World Literature & Composition Frankenstein (Kaplan) by Mary Shelley 9781607148647 XIn the Time of Butterflies (Algonquin) by Julia Alvarez 978-1-56512-976-4 X

10 03831/03832 World Literature and CompositionFrankenstein (Kaplan) by Mary Shelley 9781607148647 xIn the Time of Butterflies (Algonquin) by Julia Alvarez 978-1-56512-976-4 x

11 03971/03972 AP English Language & Composition Drive (Riverhead Books) by Daniel Pink 978-1594484803 X

In the Lake in the Woods (Mariner) 9780618709861 X

11 03481/03482 American Literature and Composition The Great Gatsby (Scribner) 0-7432-7356-7 XThe Devil in the White City (Vintage) by Erik Larson 978-0375725609 X

11 03471/03472 American Literature & Composition The Great Gatsby (Scribner) 0-7432-7356-7 XThe Devil in the White City (Vintage) by Erik Larson 978-0375725609 X

12 04051/04052 AP English Literature & Composition Heart of Darkness (Tribeca Books) 978-1936-594146 XWuthering Heights (Norton Critical Edition) by Emily Bronte 978-0393978896 XSula (Penguin) 9781400033430 XThe Handmaids Tale (Anchor) by Margaret Atwood 978-0385490818 X

12 03930 Creative Writing Not Applicable12 03920 Expository Writing 2 Not Applicable12 03580 Humanities/ Literature 1 Not Applicable12 03650 Poetry Not Applicable12 03620 Contemporary Literature The Kite Runner (Riverhead) 978-1594480003 X12 03920 Expository Writing 1 Not Applicable12 03740 Popular Literature Divergent (Harper Collins) 9780062024039 X

The Watcher (Simon Pulse) 9780689835339 X12 03580 Humanities/ Literature 1 Not Applicable12 03900 English Composition Not Applicable12 03730 Short Story No Easy Answers (Laurel Leaf) 978-0440413059 X

11 thru 12 03090 Film Study Not Applicable

9 thru 12 03110 Journalistic Writing 1 Not Applicable

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Rolling Meadows High School STUDENT DRIVING & PARKING LOT REGULATIONS

INFORMATION Driving a vehicle on campus is a privilege that requires adherence to the rules below and the student handbook. 1. You must be a licensed driver and will have a valid 2013-2014 parking sticker in order to park in the

student lot. I agree to use only the tag I have purchased and understand that my sticker is nontransferable and can only be used by me in my car.

2. You must purchase a Temporary pass if I choose to park in the lot without a valid 2013-2014 parking

sticker. Temporary passes are to be purchased from the attendance office for $5.00 per day. 3. Student must park in the DESIGNATED STUDENT PARKING AREAS ONLY! Map of the

parking areas is on the back of this sheet.

4. Student may only leave campus in cars during their scheduled lunch period, or the completion of their school day. Cutting class will result in loss of parking privileges.

5. If a student reaches a total of 40 block absences (parental or unexcused) their driving privileges may

be revoked for the remainder of the semester. There will be no refund of parking fees.

6. Students who violate any rules or regulations concerning parking or driving on campus will be disciplined according, but not limited to these guidelines:

1st Offense: Emergency parking fee of $5.00 and warned that a future occurrence can

result in a loss of parking privileges. 2nd Offense: Emergency Parking Fee: $5.00 parent notified of violation. Warned that

next occurrence will result in a towed vehicle. 3rd Offense: Vehicle Towed at owners expense!

Seniors and Juniors

1. ALL registration and Outstanding Fees/Fines Must Be Paid! 2. Return the fully completed Parking Permit Application and form with an attached check made out to

RMHS for $190.00. Any incomplete forms will not be considered for a permit. 3. The form must be postmarked before August 2, 2013. 4. Parking stickers are to be placed in the lower left hand corner of the driver side windshield. Parking

stickers are not transferable to other vehicles or persons! 5. Students must park in assigned number spot. Failure to do so will result in removal of vehicle. 6. No refunds of parking fees are given to any students resulting from a revocation of parking privileges. 7. Parking spots will be issued to seniors first. Once that is complete we will issue parking spots to

juniors based upon the submission date of application and fees.

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Township School District 214

STUDENT DRIVING & PARKING LOT REGULATIONS

1. Student must observe the Illinois Rules of the Road and park only in the designated parking areas. 2013-2014 fee is $190.00.

2. Cruising the parking lot or loitering in or about cars before, during or after school is not permitted.

3. Unoccupied cars must be kept locked at all times. School board policies and insurance coverage do not cover damage or harm to private vehicles. The owner of the vehicle must assume all losses.

4. Students may only leave campus in cars during their scheduled lunch periods, or at the completion of their school day.

5. Noncompliance with aforementioned driving regulations can result in revocation of the driving permit/parking privilege.

6. Speeding, exhibition driving, (spinning car around, sliding, spinning tires, etc.) or driving with a person on the outside of the car (on the

hood, trunk, fender, etc.) will be reason for immediate and permanent revocation of driving privileges.

7. Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. Rolling Meadows High School will regulate the use of the parking lot during school hours and activities. Only students who have been granted permission by the school will be permitted to park in the lot during school hours. The school retains the authority to conduct routine inspections of student parking lots and searches of vehicles in the lot. School officials have the right to search a vehicle when they have reasonable suspicion that illegal or unauthorized materials may be present. Such inspections may be conducted without notice, without student consent and without a search warrant.

8. The issuance of this parking permit does not assure a parking space.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

____________________ _____________________ PERMIT # PARKING SPOT #

______________________________

DATE

________________________________ AMOUNT

____________________________ CHECK #

________________________ ID #

_______________________________________________________________ STUDENT NAME

__________________________________ DRIVER LICENSE #

M F

_____________________________________________________

ADDRESS

________________________________________

CITY

______________

ZIP CODE

__________________________

STUDENT CELL PHONE #

_________________________ MAKE OF CAR

__________________________ MODEL OF CAR

____________ YEAR

___________ COLOR

__________________________ LICENSE PLATE

__________________________ VIN NUMBER

____________________________________________________________________ REGISTERED OWNER

_________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP

__________________________ OWNERS PHONE #

_____________________________________________________ INSURANCE POLICY #

________________________________________________________ INSURANCE COMPANY

_________________________

PARENTS # As a parent/guardian of the student named on this application, consent is hereby granted for him/her to drive to school. It is requested that a Parking Permit be issued for the vehicle identified on this application. I understand that in accordance with current Board of Education policies and the provisions of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the school will not be responsible when the vehicle is off school property. I also understand and accept the Driving Regulations listed above. As a student at a district high school I understand the above statements signed by my parent/guardian and hereby agree to assume the responsibility associated with the privilege of driving to school and use of the school parking lot facilities. I also understand, accept and agree to abide by the high school driving regulations. As a parent/guardian and student, we fully release and discharge and agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Township High School District #214, including the Board of Education, its members, officers, agents, servants, independent contractors and employees from and against all claims for injuries, damages and losses caused or sustained by ourselves or others through participation in this program.

______________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

_____________ DATE

________________________________________________________

STUDENT SIGNATURE

_____________

DATE

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April 2013

Dear Parent/Guardian and Staff Members:

In 1999 the Illinois General Assembly passed laws requiring that public schools notify parents/guardians and school employees at least 48 hours prior to any pesticide applications on school property. The term pesticide includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, and fungicides. The notification requirement extends to both indoor and outdoor pesticide applications. Excluded from the notification requirement are antimicrobial agents (such as disinfectants, sanitizers, or deodorizers), insecticide baits, and rodenticide baits.

Rolling Meadows High School has therefore established a registry of people who wish to be notified. To be included in this registry, please complete the form below and submit it to the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor at your school. Any other questions you may have regarding the Districts pest management practices may also be directed to Brian Lichtenberger at 847 / 718-7619

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School Pesticide Application Notification Program Registry

Please notify me, at least 48 hours in advance, when any pesticide applications will occur on school property.

Parent/Guardian/Staff Member Name: _______________________________________

Student Name / School: __________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________ (ZIP) ________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________

Return to: Garry Latas Rolling Meadows High School 2901 W. Central Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

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Summer 2013 Go Mustangs!

Rolling Meadows High School

Class of 2017

Summer Workshop Dates:

New this year, Rolling Meadows High School is offering an optional, four-hour workshop for all incoming freshman. Topics covered include:

organization, notetaking, RMHS technology, block scheduling and school resources.

Also, a parent question and answer session will be available featuring panel of RMHS faculty and administration. Workshop topics will be reviewed and suggestions of how best help teens achieve academic success will be discussed.

Registration fee: $20 Complete and return registration form before July 15, 2013.

Please contact Carolyn McDonald [email protected]

(847) 718-5768

(Pick One)

Session 1 Tuesday

August 13

Session 2 Tuesday

August 13

Session 3 Saturday

August 17

8:00am Noon Student Workshop (No parent session)

2:00 6:00pm Student Workshop

5:00 6:00pm Parent Session

8:00am - Noon Student Workshop

11:00am Noon Parent Session

Questions?

Future Mustangs: Be ready to run on

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Class of 2017 Icoming Freshmen FRe

Please print clearly:

Student First Name:

Student Last Name:

Middle School:

Parent/Guardians Name:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Incoming Freshmen Summer Workshop Registration Form

Questions? Please contact Carolyn McDonald

[email protected] (847) 718-5768

Which Session Will Your Student Attend?

o Session 1 August 13 8:00am Noon

o Session 2 August 13 2:00 6:00pm

o Session 3 August 17 8:00am Noon

To Attend the Parent Session, No Registration Is Required.

Please Just Come!

Please check one:

o $20 cash

o $20 check Please make checks payable to Rolling

Meadows High School

Mail registration form to: Rolling Meadows High School

Attn: Carolyn McDonald 2901 Central Road

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Note: All materials will be provided. Students do not need to bring anything!

Registration Due Date:

July 15, 2013

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Dear Parent/Guardian, Children need healthy meals to learn! The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 takes part in the National School Lunch Program. Meals are served every school day. For the 2009-2010 school year, lunch is available at all elementary schools for $2.50. Breakfast is also served at Oakton, Dawes, Kingsley, Park, Lincoln, King Lab, Walker and Washington schools for $1.75. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Milk is included with the meal, but may also be purchased separately for $.60. Prices are subject to change for the upcoming school year. You will receive by mail a National School Lunch Program application the week of July 12, 2010 with instructions. (Annually, we wait until June for the Illinois State Board of Education and Federal government to release income guidelines and new application forms).

1. All families desiring free or reduced-price lunch benefits on the first day of school will be required to SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO TH

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Students need healthy meals to learn! Township High School District 214 takes part in the National School Lunch Program. Meals are served every school day. For the 2012-2013 school year, breakfast is available at all schools for $1.50 and lunch is $2.75. Your students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Milk is included with the meal, but may also be purchased separately for $.60.

You will receive a voice message and email regarding the National School Lunch Program application in July 2013 with instructions. (Annually, we wait until July for the Illinois State Board of Education and Federal government to release income guidelines and new application forms). All families desiring free or reduced-price lunch benefits on the first day of school will be

required to SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013.

REMEMBER EVERY YEAR A NEW LUNCH APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED!

MULTI-CHILD / FAMILY APPLICATION: Submit 1 application per family. Make sure to list the names of all children in school and school name.

COMPLETED applications will be approved by the District 214 Food Service Office at the Forest View Ed Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Tel: 847-718-7639. If you do not receive this application by email, contact us, apply at your childs school or at the Forest View Ed Center.

MAKE SURE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS YOUR CURRENT, CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS.

NEW STUDENTS AND FRESHMEN, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOOD SERVICE OFFICE AT 847-718-7639 FOR ASSISTANCE.

A NEW Electronic Direct Certification System has been implemented statewide. The DHS and ISBE are working with Schools to provide a file transfer and match of eligible students. Each student currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (commonly referred to as the Food Stamp Program) and/or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) from the DHS will be mailed a letter of eligibility for free meals at the end of July from District 214. If you have received one of these letters, you do not need to fill out a lunch application as well.

PREPAY SYSTEM FOR MEAL SERVICE

The Food Services Department of District 214 has a computerized debit system in our schools that allows parents to prepay for school food services. This computerization provides many benefits for students and parents in utilizing the cafeteria services. You can prepay online using a credit card or at the school cafeteria office. Please review the following information to aid you in better understanding this program.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992(Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Township High School District 214 Food Service Department Prepay System for Meal Service How does the prepaid system work? The computerized system uses the student I.D. card to allow students and parents to establish a prepaid account. The account may be used for breakfast, lunch and a la carte service. At the end of the cafeteria line, after the student has selected his/her meal choices, he/she will need to present the student identification card to the cashier. What are the advantages of the prepaid system? Payment can be made by check or credit card on a weekly or monthly basis instead of giving your student cash for meals. This system is convenient for parents and students. The prepayment system will provide faster service to students while helping students develop budget skills. Parents can also monitor what their students are purchasing regardless of payment method. How is the prepaid account established? There are several ways to establish a prepaid account for your students: By check or cash - To establish a prepaid account for your student, a form is included below. Additional forms may be picked up in the school cafeteria or can be printed from the food service department website. We are located at www.d214.org under Finance and Operations, Foods Service Tab. Complete the form and send it with cash or a check payable to your student's school cafeteria. A completed form should accompany all payments. By credit card To set up an online account at myLunchMoney.com, go to https://www.myLunchMoney.com and click on register for an account. Follow the instructions given to set up your students account. A convenience fee of $1.95 will be added to your credit card for each deposit made per site. If you have more than one student in the same school, you will be charged only one fee of $1.95 if funds are deposited into each of your students accounts during the same transaction session. For assistance in setting up or using an account, contact the myLunchMoney.com support team at 1-800-479-3531. How long does it take to post funds to a prepaid account? Payments made using checks or cash will be credited to your students account by the next business day. Payments made using credit cards at myLunchMoney.com are generally credited to your students account within 24 hours. What cards are accepted for online prepayment? Visa, Master Card, and Discover credit cards are accepted as forms of payment. How safe is my credit card information? Information is stored with the myLunchMoney.com website. To ensure the protection of all information stored on the website, all online transactions for MyLunchMoney are handled with industry standard SSL encryption certified by Verisign. Additional detailed information can be found on the MyLunchMoney.com home page. What happens when a prepaid account reaches a zero balance? The food service cashier will alert a student when the balance is at or below $5.00. No credit will be extended. Students with a zero balance must pay cash for their meals until their account is reestablished. Students may ask for the status of their account balance from a cashier any time a transaction is made in the cafeteria. If you are using the online system, you will be notified by e-mail when your students account is low. Can students charge meals with their student I.D.? No. This is not a credit system designed to develop a bill or be paid at a later date. Can students receive refunds? Regardless of the method of payment, refunds of unused funds will be made by district check to parents only upon written request. Cash refunds will not be made to students. Unused funds will carry over to the next school year for returning students. Parents can also request in writing to have unused balances transferred to another District 214 sibling. How much does school meal service cost? An average student can expect to spend $3.00 to $4.00 per day for lunch. Lunch is $2.75 and Breakfast is $1.50. Reduced price breakfast is $.30 and reduced lunch is $.40. There is no cost for breakfast and lunch to those students who are approved for free meals. A la carte items and specials are available for purchase daily. If you have any questions, please contact the food service office at 847-718-7639 or 847-718-7640. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = PREPAYMENT FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES Please complete this form and mail (or bring) to your students school cafeteria along with your money or check made payable to your students school cafeteria. Student Name_______________________________________Bar Code Number_________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Paid Amount_____________________________________Check Number___________________________ Note: Return of unused funds will be made to parent/guardian only upon receipt of written request. NOTE: Township High School District 214 Food Services will assess a $10.00 service charge for any check returned for insufficient funds. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

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How to Join PTO When you register your child for school, you will do so online in the summer.

There will be a place on the registration form to check off tha

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