Student Orientation 2011-12
Orientation is required for all Stevenson High School students.
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Orientation will be conducted by class year. No bus service will be available during orientation for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Orientation begins in the Black Box Theater (Room 2204) with student ID pickup.
Students must have their paid registration receipt to receive their student ID. Once students receive their ID, they will proceed to the West Auditorium for a presentation from the Assistant Principal for Operations and Program Support, and from the Deans. After attending the presentation, students will be directed to the West Commons to pick up their schedule and textbooks, and their
Student Guidebook. Students will not be able to pick up textbooks until they have obtained their ID and attended the presentation given by the Assistant Principal for Operations and Program Support, and the Deans.
ORIENTATION SESSIONS:
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (You may choose any one of these times on your scheduled day.)
| Tuesday, August 16 |
Seniors |
| Wednesday, August 17 |
Juniors |
| Thursday, August 18 |
Sophomores |
| Friday, August 19 |
Make-Up/All Transfer Students - Attend transfer student orientation only. (See details below) |
ORIENTATION RECAP:
1) Student ID — Present paid registration receipt in Room 2204 to obtain student ID.
2) Assistant Principal/Deans Presentation — Bring ID to West Auditorium to attend the presentation.
3) Schedule/Textbook/Guidebook Pickup - After the presentation, proceed to the West Commons for schedule, textbook and
Student Guidebook pickup.
4) Yearbook Pictures (Sophomores and Juniors only) — Please bring the VIP envelope that was sent to you directly from the yearbook photographer, along with your payment, to Orientation.
ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS (SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR)
Friday, August 19, 9 a.m.-noon
Transfer students should report to the Recital Hall (Room 4100) at 9 a.m. Members of the Student Volunteer Program will be at this orientation to assist new students in finding classrooms, answering questions, etc. S.H.S. members will assist transfer students throughout the first week of school — introducing new students, meeting for lunch, etc.
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Monday, August 22, 7:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
On Monday, August 22, we will provide a special all-day orientation for incoming freshmen. Freshmen will receive their schedules at Orientation.
Click here for more information on Freshman Orientation Day.
Bus service will begin Monday, August 22 for freshman orientation. (Bus routes will be posted on the school's website as they become available.)
IMPORTANT NOTICES
The opening day of school is Tuesday, August 23. Students must report to their first-hour class at 8:05 a.m. Final schedules are distributed during Orientation prior to the first day of school.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Once students attend the mandatory orientation in August, the only permitted schedule changes must include the adding and/or dropping of a course. Schedule changes are permitted only if space is available. Remember: Having eighth period free is a senior privilege, and not available to underclassmen. Should you have questions, please call Student Services at 847-415-4500 or 4502. You also can email your question to
counselors@d125.org. During the summer months, Student Services is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. A school counselor is available each day during office hours to work with students and families.
TEXTBOOK DISTRIBUTION (SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS)
Students must have their 2011-12 student ID and have attended the presentation given by the Assistant Principal for Operations and Program Support and the Deans in order to receive their schedule/textbooks and
Student Guidebook. Textbooks will be distributed in the West Commons.
YEARBOOK PICTURES
Seniors: VIP Photography will mail postcards confirming the date and time of your sitting. Contact VIP at 847-499-9300 with questions, or to schedule or reschedule an appointment.
Juniors and Sophomores: Yearbook photographs will be taken at Orientation in the lower Sports Center lobby from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please bring the VIP Photography envelope that was mailed to your home, along with payment, to Orientation.
Freshmen: Yearbook photographs will be taken August 23 during Physical Education classes. Please bring the VIP Photography envelope that was mailed to your home, along with payment, to P.E. classes on August 23.