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Communication with Families
- College and Career Center Night for Junior Families - Nov. 27, 2023
- First-Generation Night: Night 2 - Oct. 30, 2023
- Let's Talk About Your Future (Grade 12) - Oct. 16, 2023
- Let's Talk About Your Future (Grades 9. 10 & 11) - Oct. 16, 2023
- Student Supports During Global Events - Oct. 9, 2023
- First-Generation Night - Fall 2023: Save the Date - Sept. 22, 2023
- College Career Center: Financial Aid Night - Sept. 13, 2023
- 2023 Digital PSAT/NMSQT Test for Juniors - Sept. 11, 2023
- AP Exam Registration Now Open - Sept. 11, 2023
- Safety at Stevenson - Sept. 6, 2023
- Incident at Stevenson Earlier Today - Sept. 5, 2023
- Digital Testing at Stevenson High School - Sept. 1, 2023
- College Career Center (CCC) Senior Family Night - Aug. 17, 2023
- Stevenson High School Open House 2023 (Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors) - Aug. 15, 2023
- Stevenson High School Open House 2023 (Freshmen & Transfer Students) - Aug. 15, 2023
- Freshman Orientation Day To Be Held on Friday, Aug. 11 - Aug. 1, 2023
- Welcome Back and Reminders for the 2023-24 School Year - July 31, 2023
- Registration Reminder & Parking - July 10, 2023
- Annual Permissions and Fees Payment - June 6, 2023
- Feedback on SHS Communications - May 15, 2023
- Registration Process/Summer Communication - May 10, 2023
- Annual Stevenson Registration Overview - Apr. 18, 2023
- An Update on Graduation - April 20, 2021
- Residency Verification - April 12, 2021
- Sophomore SCoPE Meetings - April 2, 2021
- Offering Support in the Wake of Tragedy - March 18, 2021
- FAFSA Graduation Requirements - March 3, 2021
- Transition to Full-Day In-Person Learning - March 16, 2021
- Updated CDC Guidance on School Reopening - Feb 16, 2021
- Feb. 9 Webinar Recap - Feb. 10, 2021
- Refund of School Fees and Tax Abatement - Feb. 9, 2021
- 2020-21 Spring Material Pick Up - Jan. 8, 2021
- Preparing for Hybrid Learning on Jan. 19 - Jan. 5, 2021
- Junior Course Selection - Jan. 4, 2021
- Second Semester Hybrid Learning and Health & Safety Plans - Dec. 15, 2020
- 2020-21 Fall Material Drop Off - Dec. 9, 2020
- Incoming Freshmen Parent Letter - Dec. 7, 2020
- Course Selection 2020-21: Freshman Parent Letter - Nov. 19, 2020
- Parent and Student Webinar: Second Semester Plans - Nov. 9, 2020
- Remote Learning+ Resources and Student Check-In Days - Oct. 25, 2020
- Sophomore Course Selection - Oct. 23, 2020
- Lake County Update and Upcoming Webinar on Reopening Plans - Oct. 21, 2020
- Adaptive Pause of In-Person Instruction - Oct. 18, 2020
- Providing Students with Choices for On-Campus Experiences - Oct. 9, 2020
- Freshman Family SCoPE Meeting - Sept. 23, 2020
- New Graduation Requirement for Illinois High School Seniors : FASFA Submission - Sept. 21, 2020
- Virtual Parent Open House to be Held Sept. 3 - Sent on Sept. 1, 2020
- Refund of Student Fees - Aug. 3, 2020
- Remote Learning + Information and Guidance: July 31, 2020
- Equity, Access and Inclusivity at Stevenson High School - July 30, 2020
- Reopening Decision Announcement - July 21, 2020
- Reopening Webinar Information - July 15, 2020
- Reopening Update/Remote Learning Academy - July 10, 2020
- Parent Survey on Reopening - June 24, 2020
- Registration Information for Incoming Freshmen - June 17, 2020
- Registration Information for Grades 10-12 - June 17, 2020
- Updates on Reopening, Summer Activities - June 12, 2020
- Statement on Recent Events - June 4, 2020
College and Career Center Night for Junior Families - Nov. 27, 2023
Nov. 27, 2023
Hello Junior Families,
All juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to the College Career Center's (CCC) annual College And Career Center Night for Junior Families program from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7th. The event will be in-person in the PAC as well as live-streamed via a Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93034241628
The interactive presentation will be a venue to hear from the CCC team and learn more about our student-centered philosophy. Families will have opportunities to reflect and develop conversations about a student's post-secondary journey. Students are highly encouraged to attend with a parent(s)/guardian(s).
Post Secondary Counselors Sara English and Dan Miller, and Career Resource Specialist Jaime Travis will discuss ways students can further explore career options, options after high school, and more specifically how to choose a college and how a college chooses its students.
The slides and recording for this presentation will be available on the CCC website within one week of the event for families who are unable to attend.
Families that would like to request a copy of the slide deck in another language can reach out to shs_CollegeCareer@d125.org, or via phone at (847) 415-4517 prior to Thursday, November 30th.
We look forward to working with your family,
Sara English, Dan Miller, and Jaime Travis
SHS College Career Center
This message is posted on the Stevenson website (www.d125.org/parents) under the 'Communication with Families' section. You may use the translate function of the website (located at the bottom right-hand side) to view this document in another language.
Japanese:
上記のメッセージは、スティーブンソン高校のウェブサイト(ww
Korean:
이 메시지는 스티븐슨 웹 사이트 (www.d125.org/parents)의 '가족과의 소통'섹션에 게시되어 있습니다. 웹 사이트의 번역 기능 (오른쪽 아래에 위치합니다)을 사용하여 이 문서를 다른 언어로 볼 수 있습니다.
Mandarin Chinese:
此消息发布在史蒂文森网站(www.d125.org/
Polish:
Ta wiadomość jest dostępna na stronie internetowej Stevenson High School (www.d125.org/parents) w sekcji „Komunikacja z rodzinami”. Można skorzystać z funkcji tłumaczenia dostępnej na stronie internetowej (znajdującej się w prawym dolnym rogu strony), aby wyświetlić ten dokument w innym języku.
Russian:
Это обращение к семьям помещено на сайте школы в разделе Общение с семьями (Communication with Families): www.d125.org/
Вы сможете прочитать его на вашем родном языке, пройдя по ссылке Translate в правом нижнем углу страницы.
Spanish:
Este mensaje se publicó en la página web de Stevenson (www.d125.org/parents) en la sección "Comunicación con las familias/Communication with Families". Puede utilizar la función de traducción del sitio web (ubicada en el lado derecho inferior de la página) para ver este documento en otro idioma.
Hindi:
यह संदेश स्टीवनसन के वेबसाइट (www.d125.org/parents) पर “Communications with Families” ( परिवारों के साथ संचार) खंड में पोस्ट किया गया है। आप इस दस्तावेज़ को किसी अन्य भाषा में देखने के लिए वेबसाइट के अनुवाद सुविधा का उपयोग कर सकते हैं।यह आपको (नीचे दाईं ओर स्थित)
First-Generation Night: Night 2 - Oct. 30, 2023
October 30, 2023
Greetings,
Stevenson High School College Career Center will host its second evening in its series The First Generation to United States Undergraduate Admission virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 8th from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm. This series is tailored for families whose students are the first in their family to attend a four-year college, or for families who are unfamiliar with the undergraduate application process in the United States. This series serves as an introductory level for the College Career Center's main events. Students and families from all backgrounds and grade levels are welcome to attend.
Please save the dates for additional First Generation Nights during the 2023-24 school year, taking place on February 7th and April 9th. Please note that many of the sessions will be repeated throughout the series.
The November 8th event will consist of 1 mini-session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Families can select from various mini-session topics based on their personal interests. The 45-minute sessions are an introduction to topics that will be explained more during College Career Center's future main events. Families will have an opportunity to ask questions within each session.
Session 1: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
- College Supports for Students of Color: Resources & Student Panel
- Community Colleges and Other Options Beyond 4-Year Degrees
- Naviance Resources 101
- Senior Only Session
- Standardized Testings
Please utilize our brochure for additional evening details, including descriptions of the sessions, and the future schedule. We look forward to having you join us. Families unable to attend can find the videos to the series on our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@shsccc
Translated slides and directions to view videos ahead of time in other languages can be viewed here.
Sincerely,
Aileen Aragones, Dan Diambri, Sara English, Irina Kogan, Dan Miller, Natalia Ruiz, Giuliana Scardina, Jaison Varghese & Hector Vazquez
Stevenson High School Staff
Let's Talk About Your Future (Grade 12) - Oct. 16, 2023
Monday, Oct. 16, 2023
Dear Class of 2024 students and parents/guardians:
On Thursday, Oct. 19, Stevenson is encouraging all families to engage in a “Let’s Talk About Your Future” discussion. While our freshman, sophomore and junior students are having family conversations about the 2024-25 course selection process, we hope to create an opportunity for our seniors and their parents/guardians to have conversations about their plans for after high school.
We know that post-secondary planning and discussions are ongoing; however, we are hopeful that this evening will provide students and their families an opportunity to connect about these topics during a busy time of the school year. This will be a “no homework” evening to provide time for these conversations.
Some topics that may be helpful to consider during your family conversations include:
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Where are you in the college application process? Be mindful of the components and deadlines for each application.
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What type of support do you need with your post-secondary plans? Schedule an appointment with your school counselor or one of our CCC post-secondary counselors. Calendly links to schedule appointments are located on the Student Services website.
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Do your post-secondary plans include options besides college?
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Learn more about opportunities provided through our Career Exploration Program.
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Consider attending a Gap Year Fair. More information regarding potential fairs and their formats will be posted here as it becomes available.
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If you would like additional information about a career in the military, representatives from many of our military branches and academies will be visiting SHS during the week of Nov. 6-10.
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If you would like additional information about careers which require preparation other than a four-year college degree, representatives from many of the trades will be visiting SHS for the Career-Ready Trades Expo on Thursday, March 7. More details will be shared via the Daily Digest as the date nears!
Please know that SHS school counselors and post-secondary counselors are here throughout the school year to provide support and guidance with the post-secondary planning process. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact your counselor.
Kind Regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Let's Talk About Your Future (Grades 9. 10 & 11) - Oct. 16, 2023
Monday, Oct. 16, 2023
Dear Class of 2024 students and parents/guardians:
On Thursday, Oct. 19, Stevenson is encouraging all families to engage in a “Let’s Talk About Your Future” discussion. While our freshman, sophomore and junior students are having family conversations about the 2024-25 course selection process, we hope to create an opportunity for our seniors and their parents/guardians to have conversations about their plans for after high school.
We know that post-secondary planning and discussions are ongoing; however, we are hopeful that this evening will provide students and their families an opportunity to connect about these topics during a busy time of the school year. This will be a “no homework” evening to provide time for these conversations.
Some topics that may be helpful to consider during your family conversations include:
- Where are you in the college application process? Be mindful of the components and deadlines for each application.
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What type of support do you need with your post-secondary plans? Schedule an appointment with your school counselor or one of our CCC post-secondary counselors. Calendly links to schedule appointments are located on the Student Services website.
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Do your post-secondary plans include options besides college?
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Learn more about opportunities provided through our Career Exploration Program.
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Consider attending a Gap Year Fair. More information regarding potential fairs and their formats will be posted here as it becomes available.
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If you would like additional information about a career in the military, representatives from many of our military branches and academies will be visiting SHS during the week of Nov. 6-10.
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If you would like additional information about careers which require preparation other than a four-year college degree, representatives from many of the trades will be visiting SHS for the Career-Ready Trades Expo on Thursday, March 7. More details will be shared via the Daily Digest as the date nears!
Please know that SHS school counselors and post-secondary counselors are here throughout the school year to provide support and guidance with the post-secondary planning process. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact your counselor.
Kind Regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Student Supports During Global Events - Oct. 9, 2023
October 9, 2023
Dear Stevenson students, parents, and guardians,
We hope this message finds you and your family safe and well.
We wanted to reach out during this troubling time as tragic events continue to unfold in Israel and Gaza. World events such as these may impact each of us differently and can trigger various emotional responses. During times like these, we are reassured by our community’s commitment to each other, practicing respect, patience, and empathy, and protecting and promoting Stevenson’s campus as a place of safety and acceptance for all. We hope you will join us in affirming these important values as a school community.
We also recognize the weight these events may have on our students. Please remember the additional supports and resources available in helping your student process the complexities of these events and their emotions. Attached to this email, you will find a guide on identifying trauma in adolescents and a list of community resources. As always you may also contact your Student Support Team for more direct guidance and assistance during this time.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either of us.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Attachments:
First-Generation Night - Fall 2023: Save the Date - Sept. 22, 2023
September 22, 2023
Greetings,
Stevenson High School College Career Center will host its first evening in its series The First Generation to United States Undergraduate Admission virtually on Thursday, Oct. 5th from 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm. This series is tailored for families whose students are the first in their family to attend a four-year college, or for families who are unfamiliar with the undergraduate application process in the United States. This series serves as an introductory level for the College Career Center's main events. Students and families from all backgrounds and grade levels are welcome to attend.
Please save the dates for additional First Generation Nights during the 2023-24 school year, taking place on November 8th, February 7th, and April 9th. Please note that many of the sessions will be repeated throughout the series.
The October 5th event will consist of 2 mini-sessions from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Families can select from a variety of mini-session topics based on their personal interests. The 45-minute sessions are an introduction to topics that will be explained more during College Career Center future main events. Families will have an opportunity to ask questions within each session.
Session 1: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. |
Session 2: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. |
Financial Aid Overview (repeated) |
For additional evening details, including descriptions of the sessions, and the future schedule, please utilize our brochure. We look forward to having you join us. Families unable to attend can find the videos to the series on our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@shsccc Translated slides and directions to view videos ahead of time in other languages can be viewed here.
Sincerely,
Aileen Aragones, Dan Diambri, Sara English, Irina Kogan, Dan Miller, Natalia Ruiz, Giuliana Scardina, Jaison Varghese & Hector Vazquez
Stevenson High School Staff
College Career Center: Financial Aid Night - Sept. 13, 2023
September 13, 2023
Hello Junior and Senior Families!
The College Career Center will hold its annual Financial Aid Night at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27th only live-streamed via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/91925122322
Families that would families like to request a copy of the slide decks in another language are asked to email shs_CollegeCareer@d125.org, or contact the CCC at 847-415-4517. Translated slides will be available after the presentation.
Sincerely,
Ms. Sara English and Mr. Dan Miller
SHS Post Secondary Counselors
2023 Digital PSAT/NMSQT Test for Juniors - Sept. 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
Dear Junior Students and their Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
As part of our commitment to helping students achieve college and career readiness, Stevenson High School administers the PSAT/NMSQT to all junior students each year. The PSAT/NMSQT for the 2023-24 school year is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at SHS. There is no cost for the exam.
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT measures reading, writing and language, and mathematics skills. It emphasizes critical thinking and reasoning skills, and students receive detailed information about their progress toward college and career readiness benchmarks. Top performers on the PSAT/NMSQT exam may qualify for National Merit recognition. It is the route of entry to the academic competition by the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT/NMSQT also helps students prepare for the spring school-day SAT, which is the state-mandated test necessary for graduation that all juniors take.
Here is a link to the Student Guide which includes an overview of the test sections and questions. Students may also access practice tests here . Unfortunately, since all in-school College Board exams will be administered digitally moving forward, there will no longer be any paper copies available for student pickup.
Digital Testing
The College Board is officially transitioning to the digital administration of their PSAT and SAT exams starting with the 2023-24 school year. Moving forward, students will no longer take paper and pencil tests for College Board exams and instead will test using the Bluebook app. The Bluebook app is College Board's new highly intuitive digital testing tool. If you would like to know more information about the Bluebook app please click here.
Stevenson will provide it's first all digital administration of the school year to our junior students during the fall PSAT/NMSQT which will be administered digitally on student school issued iPads. Please note, students CANNOT opt out of taking the exam digitally.
All families should have received an email last week about the new digital testing format for all SAT Suite of Assessments, you may review the letter on the Parent page of our website. Other resources about digital testing are available here, on the SHS website.
Test Schedule
Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Normal bus routes will be available morning of. Students should plan to arrive on campus early, if possible. Students will have two breaks during testing.
Students will be excused from classes until the exam is finished at approximately 12:30 p.m. Students will be responsible for any issued classwork, assignments, quizzes, or tests during the exam. Students are expected to return to regular classes after the exam. If a student tests through their lunch period, they will be given 20 minutes for lunch.
Accommodations
Students with approved College Board accommodations will receive an additional email outlining their test day details. For questions regarding accommodations, please email shs_testing@d125.org.
More information forthcoming:
You will receive an email with your student specific testing details sometime the week before testing. If you have questions about this exam administration please schedule a time to speak with your counselor. If you have College Board accommodations in place and have questions about them you may email shs_testing@d125.org.
Wendy Custable
Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning
AP Exam Registration Now Open - Sept. 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
Dear Advanced Placement (AP) Students and their Parents/Guardians:
The two-step registration process for the May 2023 AP exam administration is underway. We ask that all students and parents/guardians review the following information carefully to ensure that the exam registration process goes smoothly and there are no unexpected fees assessed. Deadlines to avoid fees are different for first-semester and year-long AP courses, than for second-semester only AP courses. These deadlines are outlined below.
*** All fees are a pass-through charge and cannot be waived. *** Read on to make sure you are not charged unnecessary fees.
Not Taking the AP Exam? You Still Must Complete Step 1! (see below)
AP exams are not required. However, students who are not taking the AP exam in May must still complete Step 1 by logging into their College Board account and entering the join code for their AP course.
ORDERING DEADLINES
- First-Semester and Full-Year AP Courses - Order by November 8, 2022
- Second-Semester only AP Courses - Order by March 8, 2023
TWO STEPS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION
AP exam registration is a 2-step process. Both steps are required to take an AP exam.
- STEP 1
- Students "join" their AP courses in their College Board account ( https://myap.collegeboard.org). After joining each AP course, students will have access to study materials and other resources. (Students not taking the exam also need to complete this step).
- Log in at https://myap.collegeboard.org with the student's College Board login credentials to "join" each AP course. Use the unique join code provided by each AP teacher for each AP course. (Most students will have completed this in their AP class.)
- Due to The College Board's policies and processes, no AP exams can be ordered after March 8, 2024!
- To register for an AP exam for which you are not enrolled in the corresponding AP course, please email shs_testing@d125.org.
- STEP 2
- Pay for exams online in Total Registration.
- AP exams cost $100 each.
- To avoid a Late Order Fee, first-semester and full-year course students must pay the initial deposit or pay in full before November 8, 2023.
- Families may pay for exams in full at any time or secure exams with an initial $40 deposit per exam and then complete payment in installments.
- Full payment for all exams are due by March 8, 2024.
The College Board does not allow for any exceptions.
IMPORTANT FEE/PAYMENT INFORMATION
- Full Payment for all exams is due by March 8, 2024
- Unused/Cancelled Exam Fee
- For AP exams of full-year and first-semester-only courses:
A $40 per exam fee applies to ANY exam ordered and then cancelled between November 8, 2023 and May 5, 2024.
- For AP exams of second-semester-courses:
A $40 per exam fee applies to ANY exam ordered and then cancelled between March 8, 2024 and May 5, 2024.
- For AP exams of full-year and first-semester-only courses:
- Late Order Fee
- After November 8, full-year and first-semester exams ordered will incur a $40 College Board-imposed non-refundable late fee per exam.
- Second-Semester only courses will not incur late fees.
- No AP exams can be ordered after March 8, 2024. No exceptions.
- Refund Policy
- For AP exams of full-year and first-semester-only courses:
Students who cancel an exam after November 8, 2023, will be charged a $40 cancellation fee, no exceptions as stipulated by the College Board. Those paying in installments will receive a refund equal to the amount paid to date per exam, less the $40 cancellation fee. Late fees and processing fees are not refunded. Refunds cannot exceed monies collected.
- For AP exams of second-semester-courses:
Students who cancel an exam after March 8, 2024, will be charged a $40 cancellation fee, no exceptions as stipulated by the College Board. Those paying in installments will receive a refund equal to the amount paid to date per exam, less the $40 cancellation fee. Late fees and processing fees are not refunded. Refunds cannot exceed monies collected.
- For AP exams of full-year and first-semester-only courses:
Your counselor is the best resource for all questions related to AP coursework and exams. If you have any questions about the AP exam registration process, please email shs_testing@d125.org. ( Click here for the May 2024 AP Exam Schedule.)
Sincerely,
Wendy Custable
Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning
Safety at Stevenson - Sept. 6, 2023
September 6, 2023
Dear Stevenson families,
We are reaching out to notify everyone of an incident that occurred earlier today.
Our security team received a tip this afternoon that a student posted a concerning social media message that suggested a threat against our school. Per our comprehensive safety protocol, we immediately activated our security plan by engaging our local law enforcement, identifying the student and investigating the social media message.
Our team as well as the Lincolnshire Police Department have concluded that the message is not a credible threat and there are zero safety risks stemming from this incident.
Yesterday and today’s incidents were brought to our attention by students, for which we are deeply grateful. We want to reiterate our commitment to student safety and our appreciation for our families’ support in helping us keep students safe by utilizing our anonymous bullying and safety reports.
As always, we remain vigilant in keeping the safety of our students our top priority. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time.
Sincerely,
Eric Ramos
Assistant Principal of Operations
Incident at Stevenson Earlier Today - Sept. 5, 2023
September 5, 2023
Dear Stevenson families,
We wanted to make our Patriot families aware of a safety incident that occurred earlier today.
Our security team was notified that a student brought an airsoft (BB) gun to campus. We took immediate action to locate the student and confiscate the item. We also immediately engaged our partners in local law enforcement to ensure the safety of our students and staff. The incident has been handled and brought to closure by the student’s Student Support Team.
Please rest assured that the safety and security of our students is our very top priority, and there was never any danger posed to our student body at any point throughout this incident.
We take every safety concern seriously and have a comprehensive action plan in place to mitigate any impact to student safety and learning.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time.
Sincerely,
Eric Ramos
Assistant Principal of Operations
Digital Testing at Stevenson High School - Sept. 1, 2023
September 1, 2023
Dear Patriot families,
We hope that the beginning of the school year has been going smoothly for you and your students. As our classes and co-curriculars fall into a groove here in the third week, all signs are pointing to a positive start to the year.
As you may have heard, the College Board will transition its SAT Suite of Assessments to a digital format, starting with the upcoming Oct. 11 PSAT/NMSQT scheduled for juniors. (For a complete list of testing days for the year, please click here.)
What’s new with the digital SAT Suite of Assessments
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All students will be required to use their school-issued iPad to complete the assessments.
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The test is estimated to be completed in a shorter time frame of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The test includes shorter reading passages and a built-in calculator.
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The assessments will feature adaptive testing. This means questions that students see as they move through the exam will depend on how they answered questions in the prior module. For more information about adaptive testing, click here.
What we need families to do to prepare
The College Board’s Bluebook app is required for these assessments. The app is how students will complete and submit their tests directly to the College Board.
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Freshmen: The Bluebook app is already downloaded to their school-issued iPad.
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Sophomores and juniors: The Bluebook app must be downloaded from the Self Service app found on their school-issued iPad. NOTE: If you have issues downloading the app, please contact the Stevenson SMARTdesk by emailing smartdeskhelp@d125.org or by stopping by Room 3014 in The Link.
From there, we ask that all freshmen, sophomores and juniors use their College Board credentials to log into the Bluebook app. If you don’t remember your College Board credentials, contact the College Board for assistance via phone (866-756-7346) or inquiry form.
Once you log into the Bluebook app, you can take practice tests, which we strongly encourage students to do in order to get familiarized with the testing experience prior to test day. For more information, please visit the College Board website where you can review FAQs, a video overview of the new test experience and more.
As always, we will continue to be in touch with you and your student in the run-up to each SAT/PSAT assessment, starting with our juniors in September. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Teaching and Learning Division at shs_testing@d125.org.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
College Career Center (CCC) Senior Family Night - Aug. 17, 2023
August 17, 2023
Hello Senior Families!
The College Career Center will hold its annual Senior Family Night from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, August 28th. Due to ongoing construction in the Performing Arts Center our event will only be live-streamed through Zoom https://zoom.us/j/
During the presentation, Post Secondary Counselors Sara English and Dan Miller will discuss how to apply to colleges. Topics to be covered include types of applications (Common App, for example), admission plans (including Early Decision), deadlines, obtaining a transcript, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, essays, and scholarships.
The slides and the recording will be accessible on our website within a week of the event.
Families that would families like to request a copy of the slide decks in another language are asked to email shs_CollegeCareer@d125.
Sincerely,
Ms. Sara English and Mr. Dan Miller
SHS Post Secondary Counselors
Stevenson High School Open House 2023 (Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors) - Aug. 15, 2023
August 15, 2023
Dear Parent(s):
As we prepare to start the 2023-2024 school year, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to attend one of our annual Open House evenings. We fully realize that the communication and support between home and school is an important part of the successes our students experience. We very much look forward to these nights because they provide us with an opportunity to meet the parents of our students, inform you about the curriculum in the courses your child is taking, and showcase many of the resources we offer to students and families of Stevenson High School.
Open House is scheduled for two nights, one of which parents should attend based on their last name:
- Wednesday, August 23, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm: Last Names A – L
- Thursday, August 31, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm: Last Names M – Z
If you have a calendar conflict with the designated evening, please feel free to attend on the other date. There is no need to inform us of the change. We encourage all parents to attend one of the two nights.
To help you in your planning, we have attached a blank schedule with the times of each period indicated. Please have your child fill in their courses, room numbers, and teachers’ names before attending Open House. You may also choose to print your child’s schedule via Infinite Campus. Please bring this schedule with you.
Maps of the school will be provided at all main entrances to facilitate your visit, or your student may pick up a map prior to Open House in Room 2400 or 3046. We will also have students from our Freshman Mentor Program stationed throughout the two buildings to help direct you to any location.
Parking will be available on campus, but it is limited. Parking is also available at the parking lot just south of Rte. 22 on Schelter Road. We will run shuttle buses to and from the parking lots throughout the evening. Please plan to arrive with enough time to walk to class or ride the shuttle bus.
I look forward to seeing you on one of these evenings. Please note that we have scheduled late arrivals (classes beginning at 10:30 a.m.) for August 24 and September 1.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Physical Education Class Location Notes:
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All Pool Leadership classes will meet on the Pool Deck (Room 5000).
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All Choice PE and Freshmen Foundations classes will meet in the PWC on the turf.
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All other P.E. classes will meet in the rooms below:
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APE & APE leadership → Room 5042
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Adventure Education Class → Room 2111
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PE leadership → Field House
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Parents of students enrolled in freshman advisory, ELL tutorial, mentor skills, guided study, guided study math, or study skills, please include these classes in your schedule.
During a free time, such as study hall, unscheduled, or lunch, please enjoy the opportunity to:
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Learn about the role of your Student Support Team (SST) and the resources available at Stevenson and through our community in supporting the wellness of our students. SST members will be located in the forum (West Building) and the Glass Commons (East Building). Stop by to ask questions or say hello!
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Have your Infinite Campus questions answered or activate your account in the Principal’s Conference Room (Room 3046/3048).
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Inquire about the Patriot Dollar program and/or add a deposit to an existing account in Room 2426 (West Building).
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Learn about the SMART (Stevenson Mobile Academic Real-time Technology)/iPad Program in Room 3014 of the Computer Link Labs (located in the hallway that links the West and East Buildings).
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Meet with a school representative to learn more about student opportunities at the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus in the Wood Commons (West Building).
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Stop by the Information and Learning Center (ILC) in Room 2300 to learn about the services and librarians who are here to support our students as they research and read.
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Learn about resources for focused study in the Quiet Learning Center (QLC) in Room 2115 (West Building). Students with Guided Study classes meet in this space. Also, please feel free to visit the ILC (West Building) and the ELC (East Building) to learn about the drop-in tutoring resources available for your student.
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Visit the College/Career Center in Room 1123 (West Building) throughout the evening.
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Stop by the Wood Commons (West Building) to learn how the Stevenson Foundation and Alumni Association support student success and engage with community members each day.
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Purchase Stevenson apparel in the Patriot School Store or the Boosters in the Glass Commons from 6 – 9 p.m. For every purchase made in our brand new Patriot School Store, you will be entered to win a branded Yeti cooler!
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Enjoy refreshments during the evening in both the East Building and West Building cafeteria/commons areas.
Stevenson High School Open House 2023 (Freshmen & Transfer Students) - Aug. 15, 2023
August 15, 2023
Dear Parents of Freshmen and Transfer Students:
As we begin the 2023-2024 school year, I would like to welcome you and your child(ren) to the Stevenson High School family! At Stevenson, we strive to build partnerships between school and home because we know these connections are integral to the success of our students.
I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to attend one of our annual Open House evenings. During the Open House evenings, you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn about the curriculum in the courses your child is taking, and experience many of the resources we offer to students and families of Stevenson High School.
Open House is scheduled for two nights, one of which parents should attend based on their last name. If you have a calendar conflict with the designated Open House evening, please feel free to attend on the other date. There is no need to inform us of the change. We encourage all parents to attend one of the two nights:
- Wednesday, August 23 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm: Last names A – L
- Thursday, August 31 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm: Last names M – Z
Prior to the start of both Open House evenings, freshman and transfer student families are invited to meet with their child’s counselor from 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. During this discussion, you will meet your child’s counselor, learn about the role of the counselor in your student’s experience at Stevenson, and ask questions that you may have. Each student is also assigned to a dean, social worker, and school psychologist who, together with the counselor, comprise the Student Support Team (SST) for your child.
The counselors and the locations for the meeting are listed below. Your child’s counselor may be found via Infinite Campus. Interpreters for the six languages most commonly spoken by SHS families will be available for the counselor discussions in the locations listed below.
To help you in your planning, we have attached a blank schedule with the times of each period indicated. Please have your child fill in their courses, room numbers, and teachers’ names before attending Open House. You may also choose to print your child’s schedule via Infinite Campus. Please bring this schedule with you.
Physical Education Class Location Notes:
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All Pool Leadership classes will meet on the Pool Deck (Room 5000).
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All Choice PE and Freshmen Foundations classes will meet in the PWC on the turf.
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All other P.E. classes will meet in the rooms below:
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APE & APE leadership → Room 5042
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Adventure Education Class → Room 2111
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PE leadership → Field House
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Parents of students enrolled in freshman advisory, ELL tutorial, mentor skills, guided study, guided study math, or study skills, please include these classes in your schedule.
During a free time, such as study hall, unscheduled, or lunch, please enjoy the opportunity to:
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Learn about the role of your Student Support Team (SST) and the resources available at Stevenson and through our community in supporting the wellness of our students. SST members will be located in the Forum (West Building) and theGlass Commons (East Building). Stop by to ask questions or say hello!
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Have your Infinite Campus questions answered or activate your account in the Principal’s Conference Room (Room 3046/3048).
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Inquire about the Patriot Dollar program and/or add a deposit to an existing account in Room 2426 (West Building).
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Learn about the SMART (Stevenson Mobile Academic Real-time Technology)/iPad Program in Room 3014 of the Computer Link Labs (located in the hallway that links the West and East Buildings).
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Meet with a school representative to learn more about student opportunities at the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus - Wood Commons (West Building).
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Stop by the Information and Learning Center (ILC) in Room 2300 to learn about the services and librarians who are here to support our students as they research and read.
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Learn about resources for focused study in the Quiet Learning Center (QLC) in Room 2115 (West Building). Students with Guided Study classes meet in this space. Also, please feel free to visit the ILC (West Building) and the ELC (East Building) to learn about the drop-in tutoring resources available for your student.
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Visit the College/Career Center in Room 1123 (West Building) throughout the evening.
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Stop by the Wood Commons to learn how the Stevenson Foundation and Alumni Association support student success and engage with community members each day.
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Purchase Stevenson apparel in the Patriot School Store or the Boosters in the Glass Commons from 6 – 9 p.m. For every purchase made in our brand new Patriot School Store, you will be entered to win a branded Yeti cooler!
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Enjoy refreshments during the evening in both the East Building and West Building cafeteria/commons areas.
Maps of the entire school will be provided at all main entrances to facilitate your visit, or your student may pick up a map prior to Open House in Room 2400 or 3046. We will also have students from our Freshman Mentor Program stationed throughout the two buildings to help direct you to any location.
Parking will be available on campus, but it is limited. Parking is also available at the parking lot just south of Rte. 22 on Schelter Road. We will run shuttle buses to and from the parking lots throughout the evening. Please plan to arrive with enough time to walk to class or ride the shuttle bus.
I look forward to seeing you on one of these evenings. Please note that we have scheduled late arrivals (classes beginning at 10:30 a.m.) for August 24 and September 1.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Freshman Orientation Day To Be Held on Friday, Aug. 11 - Aug. 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
Dear Freshman Patriots,
Stevenson's Freshman Mentor Program is excited to welcome you to campus on Freshman Orientation Day on Friday, Aug. 11! Over 200 junior and senior mentors are hard at work preparing for your first day of school. We've planned a fun introduction to Stevenson, including a pep assembly, time with your Student Support Team, lunch, and a mini schedule to help you get a handle on where your classes are and meet your teachers.
A few things to be aware of as we approach Freshman Orientation Day:
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An email will be sent on Wednesday, Aug. 9, with details about bussing and meeting locations the morning of orientation. This email is specifically tailored to each student, so please be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this info! We strongly encourage students to take the bus so they get a chance to meet one another and the FMP mentors!
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As always, details about Freshman Orientation Day are posted on the Class of 2027 webpage. There, you will see an outline of the day’s programming, a highlight video to get a feel for what to expect and more.
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We would have loved to include our parents and guardians, but Freshman Orientation Day is a student-only event!
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. In the meantime, be on the lookout for that Aug. 9 email about bussing and meeting locations. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, Aug. 11!
Sincerely,
Ms. Zara Dittman
Freshman Mentor Program Coordinator
Welcome Back and Reminders for the 2023-24 School Year - July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
Dear Stevenson students and families,
The summer is such a perfect opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and our loved ones, and we sincerely hope that the last few months were safe and enjoyable for each of you! With the beginning of the 2023-24 school year in sight, we want to reach out with a warm welcome as well as a few updates and reminders to ensure a smooth transition back into the school year.
Orientation
As a kind reminder, there is no orientation for sophomores, juniors and seniors. School IDs will be mailed home on Aug. 4, and all other learning materials will be distributed during school and yearbook photos will be taken at a later time. If students in these grade levels would like early access to campus to find their classes, they may do so on Aug. 10 from 1 - 3 p.m. Please note that teachers will not be available for meet and greets with sophomores, juniors and seniors.
- NOTE: Freshman Orientation Day will take place on Friday, Aug. 11. Separate communication will be emailed tomorrow, Aug. 1 with follow up communication with bussing and meeting locations to be sent on Aug. 9. Teachers will be available for a mini schedule in the afternoon.
Schedules
Once your family has completed the registration process (residency verification, fees payment and permissions signed), students in the following grade levels can access their schedules via Infinite Campus on these dates:
- Seniors: Aug. 7
- Juniors: Aug. 8
- Sophomores: Aug. 10
- Freshmen will receive their schedules in person during Freshman Orientation Day.
Daily Digest and School Calendar
We appreciate everyone’s feedback regarding school communications earlier this year! The Daily Digest will be improved this year to make it easier to understand and navigate the massive volume of happenings going on around campus. Additionally, our school calendar is a fantastic resource that is always kept up-to-date for your family’s planning purposes. We strongly encourage bookmarking this page!
- NOTE: While we strongly suggest families read the Daily Digest every day, the Monday editions will include a Family To Do list with the most important things to note for parents/guardians and students.
Getting to and parking on campus
Given the size of our school community, we are always working to ensure traffic flow and parking occurs as smoothly as possible throughout the year. Now may be a good time to revisit our morning and afternoon traffic flow patterns and how to purchase daily parking beginning Aug. 7 (for juniors and seniors only).
- NOTE: Sophomore, junior and senior families who requested bussing services will receive a tailored email with their stop on Aug. 8. Freshman families will receive a tailored email with their stop on Aug. 9. All bus stops will also be posted on our Transportation page. Seniors will receive an email also on Aug. 9 with directions on when and where to pick up their assigned term parking sticker.
Parent logins
Last but not least, we want to ensure parents and guardians are aware of the various platforms they can use to support their student’s learning, including Infinite Campus and the Interactive Report Card. All platforms and login directions are listed on the Parent Logins page of our website.
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for our Open House the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 31. During that time, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to hear about your student’s course curriculum, meet their teachers and Student Support Team (SST), learn about the many of the resources we offer to families and take a look at what’s new around campus.
We hope this welcome back message provides some helpful reminders and tips for a successful start to the school year. As always, if you have any questions specific to your student, you can always reach out to their counselor. In the meantime, we are very much looking forward to having our students back on Aug. 14!
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Registration Reminder & Parking - July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023
Dear Stevenson Parents and Guardians,
We hope that summer continues to be a safe and healthy one for you and your family! As promised in early June, we are following up today to ensure all families feel confident that all required actions have been taken as we approach the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Permissions and Fees Payment
If you have not completed residency verification, permissions and fees payment process, there are just three weeks left to do so. These steps must be completed by August 1. Timely completion of this step of the registration process helps us guarantee accurate bus assignments for our students. Please click here for detailed instructions on how to complete this part of the registration process.
Don’t forget about additional opportunities to support your student’s experience:
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Visit the optional fees section of Infinite Campus for items including this year’s assignment notebook, yearbook and a donation to the Stevenson Foundation.
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Be a part of the Stevenson experience. Sign up to be an adult volunteer.
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Feel the Patriot Pride and attend our sporting events with Family Booster or Student Activity Passes
Schedules and IDs
Once registration has been completed, the 2023-24 class schedules will be available to sophomores, juniors and seniors on the following dates: Seniors can access their schedules on August 7. Juniors can access their schedules on August 8. And sophomores can access their schedules on August 10. School IDs for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be mailed home in early August. As a kind reminder, there will be no orientation for students in these grade levels.
Freshman will receive their schedules and IDs during Orientation Day on Friday, August 11, with more information, including bussing details, to be provided in early August.
Parking
For seniors interested in parking: Those who have completed permissions and fees payment may purchase assigned term parking starting today through GoFan. Seniors must have their ID# in order to purchase term parking, which is assigned on a “first come, first serve” basis.
Daily parking will open for juniors and seniors at the start of the school year and will be available for purchase, also via GoFan.
We sincerely thank you for your patience and ongoing attention to our annual registration process. We will be in touch again in early August with final reminders. In the meantime, we wish you a happy and healthy July.
Annual Permissions and Fees Payment - June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023
Dear Stevenson Parents and Guardians,
We hope this email finds you and your family well and enjoying the summer! Thank you for your continued attention and patience as we work through the annual registration process. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring a smooth transition to the 2023-24 school year.
If you have confirmed your residency, you are ready to move onto the second and final piece of registration: the annual permissions and fees payment. Please click here for detailed video instructions on how to log into Infinite Campus and complete this part of the registration process. The permissions and fees payment must be completed by August 1.
A few notes about the annual permissions and fees payment process:
- For those in need of financial assistance, please email us or call 847-415-4121.
- Visit the optional fees section of Infinite Campus for items including the yearbook, joining the PPA or donating to the Stevenson Foundation.
- Visit the homepage of Infinite Campus to sign up to be an adult volunteer.
- Planning to attend Stevenson athletic events? All Family Booster or Student Activity Passes are now available for purchase on GoFan.
A few kind reminders about the 2023-24 school year:
- Health forms for incoming freshmen and seniors - ASAP. Health forms for incoming freshmen were due to the nurse's office on May 1. If you have not completed and submitted this information, please do so at your earliest convenience. Health forms can be found on the Family To-Do list on the Class of 2027 webpage. Additionally, families of seniors must provide proof of their meningococcal vaccine (received on or after age 16). Forms may be submitted via email.
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Schedules for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The 2023-24 class schedules will be available to students through Infinite Campus on the following dates once registration has been completed. Seniors can access their schedules on August 7. Juniors can access their schedules on August 8. And sophomores can access their schedules on August 10.
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No orientation for sophomores, juniors and seniors. We will no longer have orientation for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Materials will either be mailed home (ie, IDs) or picked up in class (ie, books).
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Orientation for freshmen only. Freshman Orientation Day is Friday, August 11. In addition to schedules, materials and school IDs, freshmen will meet their student mentors and members of their student support team, get a tour of the school, participate in a welcome assembly and run through class schedules. More information, including bussing details, will be provided in early August.
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Parking for seniors only. Starting this year, the process for claiming parking for seniors will be done through the Patriot School Store. Completion of annual permissions and fees will be required to purchase parking. Please be on the lookout for more information in early July.
We will send email reminders and instructions about these important deadlines as we move through the registration process. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions! We will be in touch again in early July.
Feedback on SHS Communications - May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
Dear Stevenson Students, Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you all well and in good health! As we near the end of the school year, we invite each of you to provide us feedback on how we are doing in one key area: school communications.
The goal of Stevenson’s communications office is to keep students and their families informed and engaged throughout the high school journey. As part of that work, we are continually working to improve communication and engagement with students, parents and guardians.
Do you have the information you need to fully engage with the curricular and co-curricular opportunities available at Stevenson? Do our Stories of Stevenson inspire you to engage more with our school community? Do you feel informed on important dates and deadlines throughout the school year? We would love to know.
Please click here to complete a short survey to assess our current efforts and to identify areas of improvement. This survey is an opportunity for all students and parents/guardians to share their perspectives. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by July 4, 2023.
Your feedback is very important to us and will be key to improving our communications. Thank you for taking time to share it.
Sincerely,
Jaimie Oh
Director of Communications
Registration Process/Summer Communication - May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
Dear Stevenson parents and guardians.
We hope this message finds you all well! As a follow up to our April 18 email, we began the first part of the annual Stevenson registration process — residency verification — which is automatically handled through a third-party vendor.
Please be attentive to your email next week — the week of May 15 — during which time you will receive either a confirmation that your residency has been verified (and no further action is needed) or instruction on how to provide additional documentation in order to verify your place of residency.
As a kind reminder, residency must be verified in order to move onto the second part of the annual registration process. We will provide detailed information in early June on how to complete this final part of registration.
Please always be assured that we will reach out proactively with reminders and action items as we move through the annual registration process. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions! We will be in touch again in early June.
Annual Stevenson Registration Overview - Apr. 18, 2023
April 18, 2023
Dear Incoming Freshman Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for your ongoing attention as we continue the transition process with you and your student! Here’s what’s to expect next: our two-part annual registration process and Freshman Orientation Day. Please note: This is only an overview of what is to come, and no action is needed from families at this time. More explicit and detailed reminders and instructions will be sent in the coming weeks and months.
Part 1 of registration - residency verification. On May 1, we will begin the annual residency verification process, which is automatically handled through a third-party vendor. If your residency is confirmed, no further action is required. If your residency is not confirmed, we will provide instructions on how to provide additional documentation. Please be attentive to your email during the week of May 15 and remember that residency must be verified in order to move onto part two of the annual registration process.
Part 2 of registration - annual agreement and fees payment. Once you receive confirmation that your residency has been verified, families will need to complete the annual agreement and fees payment via Infinite Campus. Please note that you will not be able to complete this part of the process until your residency has been verified.
Freshman Orientation Day. Lastly, please save the date for Freshman Orientation Day, which will take place on Aug. 11 at Stevenson! More detailed information will be emailed to you later this summer. Your student will receive their 2023-24 schedule on this day.
While everything you need to know can be found on the Incoming Freshmen: Class of 2027 webpage, we will also send email reminders and instructions about these important deadlines as we move through the registration process. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions! We will be in touch again in early May.
An Update on Graduation - April 20, 2021
Dear Seniors, Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you safe and well. We wanted to provide our seniors and families with an update about graduation. Understanding that this event is a major milestone for our students, we have been working very hard over the last few months and visiting every possibility to ensure our commencement ceremony adequately honors our seniors while maintaining the safety of everyone involved.
We are very excited to unveil a few more details. Graduation is still scheduled to be a series of commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 28 in the Stadium. Students will be assigned to a ceremony time based on their counselor:
Other key details that our families should know:
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Rehearsal: Though we have held dress rehearsals in previous years, we will not be holding any dress rehearsal this year.
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Rain date: Should there be inclement weather on May 28, we will push the commencement ceremonies back one day to May 29.
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Tickets: Each graduate will receive four tickets. The method of distribution will be communicated in the near future.
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Caps and gowns: Caps and gowns will be distributed at the Senior Sunrise event on April 30 between 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the Stevenson Stadium. If you are unable to pick up during that time, additional arrangements will be communicated in the coming weeks.
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Parking: Families can park in Lot E by the Sports Center and Lot B by the Point. Students that drive themselves can park in Lot D by the Fieldhouse.
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Arrivals and departures: Graduates and families should arrive no earlier than one hour prior to the ceremony time. We also humbly ask that families leave following the ceremony to allow for event turnover and minimize traffic for the next group of graduates and families.
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Accessibility for guests with disabilities: Accessible seating will be available on the track in the stadium. These seats are reserved for an individual needing accessible seating and one escort.
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Photos and diplomas: Photos will be taken by VIP and posted for purchase on their website approximately two weeks after the ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed home after graduation.
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Safety: Masking and social distancing (except among family members) will be strictly enforced, per the IDPH policy for outdoor spectator events. In between ceremonies, we will be utilizing the “down time” to clean and disinfect the seating in the Stadium.
For any special accommodations, please contact Student Activities Director Dr. Ted Goergen.
With graduation quickly approaching, we will keep in close touch with our seniors and families. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to either one of us with any questions, comments, and/or concerns. We are looking forward to celebrating the Adlai E. Stevenson High School graduating class of 2021!
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Dr. Ted Goergen
Director of Student Activities
Residency Verification - April 12, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Each spring, SHS families are required to verify their residency within the District 125 attendance boundaries for the following school year. To streamline this process for families, the District is contracting with a third-party vendor to automatically verify student address information by comparing parent/guardian names and addresses with electronic databases such as utility companies.
If residency is electronically verified, families will receive a confirmation email to this effect during the week of May 10 and no additional documentation will be needed. Families whose residency we are unable to verify through this process will also receive an email the week of May 10 sharing more information regarding the documents required and the steps for submitting them. Please note that any bills that may be requested through this process must be dated April 2021 or later.
Once the residency verification process has been finalized, families will be able to complete the online registration and fee payment process which will open in late June. More information regarding registration and fee payment will be shared in the beginning of June. Below is more detailed information about the residency verification process.
Please know we are here to help with any questions/concerns you might have. Contact our Student Services team members with any questions by emailing residency@d125.org.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Regina Anderson
Student Services Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Which documents are required to show residency in the district if my residency is not verified electronically?
A total of three separate documents are required. Documents issued on a monthly basis must be from April 2021 or later. SHS is not able to accept documents with a PO Box address or send any correspondence to a PO Box.
Families must provide ONE of the following:
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Complete, current, and valid lease agreement--including the name and phone number of your landlord. Please note: If your lease expires prior to the first day of school (8-12-21), please provide an updated lease agreement to residency@d125.org after you have renewed.
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Real estate tax bill--must be actual tax bill, not property tax assessment
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Monthly mortgage statement
Families must provide TWO of the following:
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Utility bill statement (payment coupon attached)
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Utilities accepted include gas, electric, water, trash collection, or cable bills. Please note that we are not able to accept cell phone bills.
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Please provide the entire first page of the bill including the coupon portion at the bottom of the bill.
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Two bills may be used for this category provided they are for different utilities through different companies.
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If multiple utilities appear on a single document, it only counts as one document. An additional document will be required.
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If you participate in online billing, please access the statement in your account and provide a pdf of the bill.
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Vehicle registration--Only one vehicle registration may be provided per family. This must be for the current school year.
When is the deadline for uploading the residency documents if my residency is not verified electronically?
All documents must be provided no later than June 8, 2021.
Do I have to prove residency for each of my children if my family’s residency is not verified electronically?
Each SHS family must show residency in the district every school year. Families with more than one child attending SHS only need to submit one set of residency documents each year.
Who should I contact with questions?
Please contact our Student Services team with any questions/concerns by emailing residency@d125.org.
Sophomore SCoPE Meetings - April 2, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians of Sophomore Students,
Stevenson High School counselors are committed to building strong relationships with students and parents/guardians as these relationships contribute to the well-being of students both inside and outside of the classroom. As they work with students throughout their high school careers, counselors are uniquely positioned to develop an understanding of each student’s individual strengths and needs so as to ensure that students are provided with the support necessary to foster their success. To that end, counselors would like to invite you and your sophomore student to attend a Student Counselor Parent Engagement (SCoPE) meeting. (See the attachment to find out more about these meetings).
How do I schedule my family’s SCoPE Meeting?
To schedule the meeting, please view the Sophomore SCoPE Calendly Links document, locate your student’s counselor and click on their respective link. This will take you to their Calendly scheduling page. To identify your student’s counselor, please check with your student or look on their student ID card. SCoPE meetings will be held from the beginning of April through the middle of May during school hours. To follow current health guidelines, parents/guardians will be attending these meetings remotely (either on Zoom or phone conference). Depending on your student’s attendance during our Patriot Hybrid Learning Schedule, they can attend the meeting in person or remotely. More scheduling logistics and details can be found on each respective counselor’s Calendly scheduling page. Please make every attempt to schedule the meeting during a time when your child will not have to miss an academic class. Should your family require a translator, please contact your counselor as soon as possible and no later than a week prior to the meeting.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Offering Support in the Wake of Tragedy - March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:
It is with a heavy heart that we write to our Stevenson families today, following the recent news of the violent shootings that occurred in Georgia on Tuesday night. Our thoughts and hearts are with the families of the eight people who were tragically killed in this senseless incident.
While the motivation for this violent act is yet to be officially determined, certain facts about this incident, such as the racial and gender identity of the victims, simply cannot be ignored. We also acknowledge — and vehemently condemn — the broader context of the increasingly frequent violent acts that have been happening against Asians across the country. As a school community, we believe it is of utmost importance that we recognize how world events can impact our students, particularly our students of color, and provide them with the necessary support to process and reflect on what is happening in the world around them.
Given the impact of these events, we are reaching out to offer support to our students and families in the following ways:
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Students in need of help with processing this event are encouraged to contact their Student Support Team, which includes counselors, social workers, deans, and school psychologists.
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Students who experience or witness any type of racial discrimination or harassment are encouraged to communicate the incident to a trusted adult.
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The following link may provide parents with some helpful strategies: How parents can support kids through (and beyond) the latest wave of anti-Asian American violence.
We recognize that conversations about equity, diversity and inclusivity can be complex and challenging. As we work toward becoming an antiracist school community, we’re committed to facilitating dialogue in a way that fosters empathy, compassion and understanding. In providing these supports, our priority is to ensure that students feel safe, supported and heard.
Thank you for your continued support of this critically important work and our Stevenson community.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Dr. LeViis Haney
Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
FAFSA Graduation Requirements - March 3, 2021
Dear Students & Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2021:
As we shared earlier this fall, the graduation requirements for students attending an Illinois public high school have changed. In order to graduate from Stevenson, all students must now complete one of the following steps:
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File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid options available through the federal government as well as some state aid options such as the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant. Starting Oct. 1, the FAFSA may be completed by US citizens, permanent residents, and some VISA holders. Click to learn more regarding eligibility requirements to complete the FAFSA.
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File an Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. The alternative application allows qualifying undocumented and/or transgender students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid to apply for aid through the state or specific college, university, or trade school. The alternative application should only be completed by students not eligible to submit the FAFSA. Click to learn more regarding eligibility requirements to complete the alternative application.
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Parents/guardians who wish to opt their child out of this graduation requirement (or whose child does not meet the eligibility criteria to file the FAFSA or alternative application) must complete the FAFSA Non-participation Form and return this form to their school counselor.
If you have already completed the FAFSA or alternative FAFSA or plan to do so at some point during this school year, please complete this form by March 19. If you do not plan to complete the FAFSA or alternative FAFSA, please complete the FAFSA Non-participation Form and return it to your counselor by March 19. One of these steps must be completed in order for students to graduate from Stevenson High School.
More information regarding financial aid may be found under the Documents & Downloads section of the SHS College Career Center website. Please reach out to your counselor with any additional questions/concerns you may have.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Transition to Full-Day In-Person Learning - March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
We hope this email finds you safe and well. We want to provide our Stevenson families with a key update following last night’s Board of Education meeting. At that meeting, our board members approved our recommendation to transition to a full-day in-person learning option for our students, effective April 5. This option will be offered in addition to remote learning.
While we have been working toward this for some time now, this decision comes on the heels of ISBE and IDPH’s newest guidance, in which both organizations jointly support the return to in-person instruction as soon as it is possible to do so. To date, the incidence rate in Lake County continues to stay low, and our hyperlocal incidence rate on campus remains extremely low. Thanks in large part to your continued vigilance with our safety measures, this means that our mitigation strategies are working and Stevenson is a safe place to be.
Also, we have been seeing more and more of our students return to campus for in-person learning, and we want to honor those students who want more opportunities to come to campus. For these reasons, we believe that the time is right to provide students and families with the option to return to campus for a full day every day, if they so desire, starting April 5.
What is changing:
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Starting April 5, we will return to the standard SHS Bell Schedule that starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m. Here is a link to our updated bell schedule webpage and a link to our updated daily schedule for the remainder of the year.
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All students’ schedules, regardless of whether they are remote or in-person, will be updated by Sunday, April 4, to reflect the switch back for periods 1 and 6, so that students can have their regular lunch period on campus or at home.
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There will no longer be a long break in the middle of the day for bussing and lunch. Lunch will be served on-campus for students during periods 4, 5 and 6.
- Buses will be provided for students only at the beginning and end of the day. We will be in touch with families about new pick-up locations and times.
What is not changing:
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Our remote learning option has not changed and is still available to students. If you are not comfortable returning to campus, you may continue to attend school through Zoom.
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If you want to return to school, you must still review and complete the following:
- Opt-in form for in-person learning as well as participation in our population testing program
- Hybrid learning checklist for students who will attend in-person classes
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Please continue to bring your population testing sample on the first morning you attend class on campus each week.
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All students, faculty and staff will still be expected to follow our safety protocols, including masking, social distancing and hand washing at all times.
Lastly, we know that many families have been anxious to hear about senior celebrations, such as graduation, and have been working on building events that adequately honor and celebrate our seniors. We are excited to share that we are planning a formal in-person prom-like event for May 15 as well as in-person graduation for May 28. More information is forthcoming, but we wanted to give our senior families this important update.
As a reminder, we would like to provide families with another opportunity to review this information in a Zoom webinar tonight at 7 p.m.
It has been wonderful to see students in the hallways, and we hope to provide that opportunity to even more students! We deeply appreciate your patience, grace and understanding as we work under the guidance of our local health officials to bring students safely back to campus.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Updated CDC Guidance on School Reopening - Feb 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you safe and well. We are reaching out to our students and families today following an announcement made by the CDC late Friday afternoon.
The nation’s top public health officials rolled out a blueprint for safely reopening schools. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has crafted this plan based on research and data firmly showing that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in a school setting is extremely low when mitigation strategies are implemented and strictly enforced. The CDC’s plan calls for schools to do three things:
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Consistent implementation of mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission
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Close monitoring of local COVID-19 transmission in our community
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Phased mitigation and learning models based on local COVID-19 transmission rates
So what does this news mean for our Stevenson community? We want to be clear that this news does not change our approach (including our tentative plans to transition to a 50/50 hybrid model on March 1), and in fact, the work that we have done so far and continue to do is already in alignment with the CDC’s plan.
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As you will recall, while the CDC strongly recommends that schools use five mitigation strategies to provide the greatest level of protection against COVID-19, we have implemented nine strategies.
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Additionally, we have been and will continue to monitor hyperlocal incidence rates (through our population testing program) as well as local incidence rates (through Northwestern and the Lake County Department of Health). As always, you may see these detailed data points in the COVID-19 Data tab on our COVID-19 Updates webpage.
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Lastly, we recently announced our plans to transition to a 50/50 Patriot Hybrid Schedule that would give our students the choice to come to campus every day, so long as the data demonstrates that it is safe to do so. As we mentioned in our email last week, we will monitor the data for two more weeks and “dial up” our hybrid model to allow students back to campus each day. This also means, however, that if there is an uptick in our community transmission rates, we are prepared to “dial down” our hybrid model to maintain the safety of our students and faculty/staff.
We have been, and will continue to be committed to following the recommendations of public health officials and using data and science to inform our decisions. To that end, one update as a result of this news that we want to share is a new COVID-19 Data Dashboard. This dashboard replaces a previous iteration published by the CDC and will be one that we update regularly moving forward. Please note that based on the data and mitigation strategies we have in place, we are in the “Substantial Transmission” phase, and it is recommended that we continue with “hybrid learning” or “reduced attendance” with strict physical distancing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you again for your ongoing flexibility, patience and grace as we work to bring more students back to campus on March 1.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
Feb. 9 Webinar Recap - Feb. 10, 2021
February 10, 2021
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to those who were able to join last night’s webinar. As a follow-up, we wanted to provide a link to the webinar recording as well as a brief recap of what was discussed for those students and families who were not able to attend.
Last night, we provided a summary of the hybrid learning experience thus far. Over the first three weeks, we have collected attendance data and solicited feedback from students to get a full picture of how the hybrid learning experience has been for our students. In addition, we shared our forward-moving plans for the hybrid learning experience as well as an update on summer school as well as our vaccination efforts.
You may view the entire webinar here. Here are six things to keep in mind as you view or review the content:
- Hybrid learning is off to a good start, and our mitigation strategies are working. Over the first three weeks, 1,350 individual students have come to campus for in-person learning, and we are getting many more first-time students coming to school each day. In response to a survey we sent to in-person students last week, some students stated that they have enjoyed the in-person learning experience, and the large majority of students feel safe at school. Over this same time period, our hyperlocal COVID-19 incidence rates (monitored via our population testing program) have been very low, proof positive that our mitigation strategies are working.
- Building on our success, students will soon have the choice to come to school daily. While the first three weeks have gone well as far as initial attendance, student perception of the in-person experience and safety, we heard loud and clear from students that they would like to see more of their peers at school. To that end, we will “turn the dial” so more students can come to campus. We will evolve the Patriot Hybrid Schedule by condensing the number of student groups from three to two: Students in the Gold Group will be split in half and re-incorporated into either the Green or Blue Group based on geography.
This new Patriot Hybrid Schedule will allow all students the choice to return to campus every day. We will monitor our population testing data for two more weeks, and if the data indicates it is safe, we will put our new Patriot Hybrid Schedule into effect, beginning March 1. Once we get to Spring Break, we will reassess our hyperlocal incidence rates and consider the possibility of bringing even more students back on campus.
- Juniors may sign up to park on campus. We heard loud and clear that juniors want the opportunity to park at school. We are excited to announce that, moving forward, juniors will be sent weekly emails on Fridays to sign up for a parking spot (free of charge) in our Port Clinton parking lot. Please know that parking is limited, so spots will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will do our best to accommodate as many students as we can.
- We are currently planning for both in-person and remote learning options for summer school. At this time, we are planning to have summer school classes follow either a similar model to our current one, where students will be offered the choice to attend classes in-person or remotely, or a full-time remote model. While we hope to have as many in-person learning opportunities as possible for summer school, it will depend on the local prevalence of COVID-19 in our community at that time.
- LCHD vaccination efforts are now underway for educators. Last weekend, we launched our CLIA-certified vaccination site at Stevenson and vaccinated more than 900 Lake County educators. This week, we hope to vaccinate another 2,000 educators and have all Lake County educators fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) by April 1, depending on the availability of vaccines.
- Funds will be returned to community members and students’ families. The Board of Education has approved the return of $2 million in controlled costs to our families and communities. As you saw in an email sent to families on Tuesday, due to cost controls implemented since the start of the pandemic, the board has approved a $1 million tax abatement for District 125 community members. It has also approved the refunding of the remaining $180 in student fees back to families.
Some families have already asked if they can donate the remaining $180 in fees to the Stevenson One Family program which supports Stevenson families that are experiencing financial difficulties and/or food insecurity. If you would like to donate the remainder of your student fees, please indicate your willingness to do so here, and we will process your donation.
We hope these updates provide you with a measure of hope, relief and excitement. For the next two weeks, we will continue to monitor data from our population testing program and will re-communicate our evolved Patriot Hybrid Schedule. As always, if you have any student-specific questions or concerns, please reach out to your student’s counselor.
Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility and grace.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
Refund of School Fees and Tax Abatement - Feb. 9, 2021
February 9, 2021
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
We hope that this letter finds you well and safe.
Last night, the Board of Education approved a full refund of its annual school fee to students’ families. As you will recall, the Board approved a partial $200 refund last summer. The remaining $180 in student fees for this school year will be refunded to students’ families over the next four weeks.
These fees are typically collected and used for a variety of needs, including technology and textbooks. However, we feel strongly that a full refund of the school fee is the right thing to do, and we hope this provides a measure of hope and relief for many of our families who have experienced hardship during this very challenging time.
At the start of the school year, the Board made a commitment to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the district finances and return to taxpayers through an abatement any cost savings that occurred.
As a result, in addition to refunding student fees, last evening the Board of Education approved a tax abatement for all District 125 residents in the total amount of $1 million. The Board of Education followed the same practice and abated taxes for several years following the “Great Recession” in 2008. The Board of Education will continue to monitor district revenues and expenses and make ongoing decisions regarding the impact that the pandemic has had on district finances.
Finally, as a reminder we will be hosting a webinar this evening at 7 p.m. to provide an update about the hybrid learning experience including new plans for giving students the opportunity to be on campus more frequently, our strategies to maintain safety for our students and faculty/staff, and feedback we’ve received from our students in recent surveys. You can access the webinar via Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/96753203191.
Thank you for your ongoing patience, flexibility and understanding.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Sean Carney
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
2020-21 Spring Material Pick Up - Jan. 8, 2021
Dear Students and Families,
You’re receiving this email because your student is enrolled in a second-semester course that has materials that need to be picked up or is a senior that requested a parking permit. Please plan to come to school to pick up materials the week of January 11th per the schedule below. See the list of all courses with materials to pick up at the end of this email.
Schedule:
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Tuesday, Jan 12: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Last name Letters A - I
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Wednesday, Jan 13: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Last name Letters J - O
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Thursday, Jan 14: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Last name Letters P - Z
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Friday, Jan 15: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Make up session
Items to Bring:
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Mask
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Cell Phone that makes and accepts calls.
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Large Paper or Card with the student's first and last name and ID number.
Pick Up Procedures:
- Please go to Lot B via the Route 22 or Port Clinton entrance. Stay in the line of cars and when you are in sight of the Point entrance, please call 847-415-4091 or 847-415-4092. If you receive a busy signal, please wait a minute and call back. These lines will not accept a voicemail.
- Please display your card with the student's first and last name and ID number in the passenger side window.
- Everyone in the vehicle needs to wear a mask.
- Our Stevenson Staff will also be wearing masks.
Thank you,
Alexa McNish
School Accounting Manager
amcnish@d125.org
Full list of classes that have items to pick up
Applied Arts & Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
- FCS 222 - Food Preparation
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Lab Kit
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- FCS 112 - Food Nutrition
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Lab Kit
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- FCS 322 - Gourmet Foods
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Lab Kit
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- FCS 232 - Interior Design
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Lab Kit
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Sewing Machine (Only specific students)
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- FCS 252 - Clothing & Design 1
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Sewing Machine (Only specific students)
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FCS 292 - Clothing & Design 2
- FCS 412 - Life by Design
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Lab Kit
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- TEC 172 - Web Development 1
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- TEC 282 - Web Development 2
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- TEC 502 - Game Development 1
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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Laptop (Only specific students)
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- TEC 512 - Game Development 2
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Laptop (Only specific students)
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- TEC 182 - Print Media 1
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- TEC 252 - Print Media 2
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- TEC 312 - Media Art Design and Development
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- TEC 112 - Audio Video Design 1
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- TEC 122 - Audio Video Design 2
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- BUS 252 - Accounting 2
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Workbook
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- BUS 142 - Business Applications & Technology 2
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Lab Kit
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Laptop (Students will be assigned a laptop)
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- CSC 162 - Foundations of Computer Programming
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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- CSC 182 - Computer Programming with Java
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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Communication Arts
- ENG 112 - Freshman English
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One Amazing Thing
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- ENG 132 - Freshman English - AC
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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Lord of the Flies
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- LCY 202 - Academic Literacy II
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57 Bus
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Positive
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Enrique’s Journey (Christina Anker’s students only)
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- ENG 212 - Sophomore English
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Love, Hate, and Other Filters
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- ENG 232 - Sophomore English - AC
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Macbeth
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When the Emperor Was Divine
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- ENG 312 - Junior English
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Things They Carried
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- ENG 382 - Junior English - AC
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The Great Gatsby
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Things They Carried
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Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be
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- ENG 372 - AP Junior English - HN
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The Great Gatsby
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Nobody
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- ENG 342 - American Studies AP Jr. Eng - HN
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Things They Carried
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The Years That Matter Most
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Ceremony
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
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- ENG 432 - World Masterpieces - ACG
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Chronicle of a Death Foretold
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Things Fall Apart
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Dracula
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Packet - A Doll House
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- ENG 452 - AP Literature and Comp - HN
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Things Fall Apart
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The Stranger
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The Bone People (Voelker and Maxwell’s students only)
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Do Not Say We Have Nothing (Bradshaw’s students only)
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All the Light We Cannot See (Blasius’s students only)
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The Poisonwood Bible (Johnston’s students only)
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Pachinko (Arias’s students only)
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- ENG 602 - Political Thought and Lit
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Into the Wild
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Justice
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Fine Arts
- ART 102 - Art & Design
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Art Kit
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- ART 202 - Ceramics
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Art Kit
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- ART 222 - Drawing
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Art Kit
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- ART 242 - Metals & Jewelry
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Art Kit
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- ART 262 - Painting 1
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Art Kit
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- ART 282 - Sculpture
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Art Kit
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- ART 402 - Photography 1
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Camera & Accessories
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- ART 412 - Photography 2
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Camera & Accessories
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- ART 502 - Digital Art & Design 1
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Apple Pencil
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- ART 512 - Digital Art & Design 2
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Apple Pencil
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- ART 532 - 2D Animation
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Laptop (Only specific students)
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Tablet (Only specific students)
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Mouse (Only specific students)
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Dongle (Only specific students)
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- ART 612 - Studio Art
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Art Kit
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- ART 622 - Adv. Drawing, Painting, Studio Art
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Art Kit
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Apple Pencil
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- ART 632 - Adv. 3D Art Portfolio
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Art Kit
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ART 702 - Art History 2 (Only specific students)
- ART 421 - Advanced Photography
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Only one student
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- THR 102 - Acting 1
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Script (Fine Arts)
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- THR 112 - Acting 2
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Script (Fine Arts)
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- THR 402 - Adv. Acting
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Script (Fine Arts)
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- THR 602
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Script (Fine Arts)
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Mathematics
- MTH 442 - Advanced Mathematical Decision Making or AMDM
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For new students
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Laptop (Only specific students)
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Science
- SCI 271 & 27N1 - Earth Science CP and Collaborative Earth Science
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Lab Kit
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Lab Book
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- SCI 212 - Acc Chem
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Lab Kit
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Handout
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- SCI 402 - CP Physics
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Lab Kit
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Social Studies
- SOC 512 - Constitutional Law
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Pocket Constitution
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- SOC 672 - Philosophy & Political Theory
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Supplementary Reading Guide
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Textbook
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- SOC 682 - AP Gov-United States - HN
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Textbook
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- SOC 6Q2 - AP Gov - Online
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Textbook
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Student Learning Programs
- MSKL1 & MSKL2 -Mentor Skills 1 & 2
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Assignment Notebook (Student specific)
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- GUID2 - Guided Study
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Assignment Notebook (Student specific)
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- GUIDMTH2 - Guided Study Math
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Assignment Notebook (Student specific)
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- GUIAS2 - Guided Study After School
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Assignment Notebook (Student specific)
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Physical Welfare
- PED 232 - Applied Health
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CPR Mask for Purchase on the school store
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World Languages/ELL
- ELL 162 - Beginning ELL LA
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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (paperback)
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- ELL 262 - Intermediate ELL LA
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Wonder by R.J. Palacio (paperback)
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The Giver by Lois Lowry (paperback)
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- ELL 362 - Advanced ELL LA
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Romeo and Juliet in Plain and Simple English: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) (paperback)
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American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
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Prestwick House - Growing Your Vocabulary - Learning from Latin and Greek Roots - Level VII
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- ELL 462 - American Literature CP
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
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- LAT 101 - Latin 1
- Latin - For Americans - by Glencoe Latin 1 (Red Hardcover Textbook)
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Students that received Latin 1 books first semester are turning them in and receiving updated Latin 1 book.
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- Latin - For Americans - by Glencoe Latin 1 (Red Hardcover Textbook)
- FRE 312 - French 3-AC
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Le Petit Prince (paperback
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Seniors
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Requested parking sticker
Preparing for Hybrid Learning on Jan. 19 - Jan. 5, 2021
January 5, 2021
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Thank you to those who joined our webinar last night. We appreciate the opportunity to answer your questions and clarify what hybrid learning at Stevenson High School will look like. As promised, we are following up with a hybrid learning toolkit, designed to help students and their families understand our hybrid learning expectations and protocols:
Stevenson High School Hybrid Learning Toolkit
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Hybrid learning FAQs addressed during the webinar
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Opt-in form for in-person learning (no form needed for remote learning)
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Hybrid learning checklist for students who will attend in-person classes
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Population testing instructions for all students
Please remember that all communications, including our Hybrid Learning Plan and Health & Safety Plan, relevant forms and documents, as well as the weekly hybrid learning schedule will be posted to our COVID-19 Updates web page. Any changes to our processes will be communicated directly to students and families.
As we inch toward our first day of hybrid learning on Tuesday, Jan. 19, here are a few other friendly reminders:
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Safety is our top priority. All students, faculty and staff will be expected to follow our Health & Safety Plan, which will be strictly enforced in order to maintain a safe learning environment. Please help us keep our Stevenson community safe and healthy!
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If a student was undecided on in-person learning prior to the webinar but now feels more confident about coming to campus, please complete the opt-in form. If you are still undecided, that’s OK! You can complete the opt-in form anytime.
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Starting the week of Jan. 19, students will follow the Patriot Hybrid Schedule regardless of whether they are in-person or remote. Infinite Campus and IDs will show every student’s color group, which correspond to alternating half-days for in-person learning. The schedule will be updated and posted on our COVID-19 Updates web page.
- Students who plan to attend in-person classes must complete the daily health screener before leaving home. We strongly encourage students to bookmark the health screener page for easy access. Students will be expected to show a “thumbs up” upon arrival to school. If ever you are feeling ill, stay home and complete the COVID Clinic Check-In Form.
Thank you for your continued understanding and patience as we put our hybrid learning model into place. We know firsthand how hard this pandemic has been for our community and are eager to see more students on campus in a couple weeks. As always, please reach out to your student’s counselor who can help you navigate any questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
Jaimie Oh
Director of Communications
Junior Course Selection - Jan. 4, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians of Junior Students:
Happy New Year to you and your family! Now that we have completed first semester, it is time for our junior students to begin making their course choices for the 2021-22 school year.
On Thursday, Jan. 7, all juniors will attend a required webinar with our counselors to learn more information about selecting their courses for senior year. Counselors will discuss the graduation requirements which must be taken during senior year and share information regarding new course offerings. Students will also learn how to enter their course choices into Infinite Campus to prepare for their individual course selection appointment with their counselor. Juniors will attend this zoom webinar during their United States History class. The link for this meeting will be shared with students by their teacher for this course as well as on their grade-level Canvas page.
Over the next several weeks, your child will also have an individual meeting with their school counselor to discuss their course selections. These appointments will be held via zoom and will be scheduled for students during their English class. Zoom links for course selection appointments will be shared with students by their English teachers and also posted to their Canvas pages. To determine your child's appointment date, please find their English teacher in the chart below.
If your English teacher's last name is: | Course Selection date (during English class) is: |
Keller, Maxwell |
Monday, January 11 |
Heller, Zagorski |
Tuesday, January 12 |
Goman Baron, Kim |
Wednesday, January 13 |
Cullen, Mack |
Friday, January 15 |
Fritz, Smith |
Tuesday, January 19 |
T. Foley, Kenney |
Wednesday, January 20 |
Forde |
Thursday, January 21 |
Sternberg, Voelker |
Monday, January 25 |
Musolf, Ward |
Tuesday, January 26 |
Lockowitz |
Wednesday, January 27 |
Demarakis, K. Foley, O’Reilly |
Thursday, January 28 |
Once your child has met with their counselor for the course selection appointment, the course selections will be visible in Infinite Campus. Students are able to make changes to their course selections through the beginning of February, if needed, by contacting their counselor.
Our school counselors value the important role that parents play in the course selection process. Please have a discussion with your child about their course choices for the 2021-22 school year. Please refer to the SHS Coursebook, which was mailed home in October and is also available on our website, for a comprehensive listing of our course offerings. Should you have questions or concerns about your child's course choices or the course selection process in general, please contact your child's counselor.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Second Semester Hybrid Learning and Health & Safety Plans - Dec. 15, 2020
December 15, 2020
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Last evening, the District 125 Board of Education approved a hybrid learning plan and schedule for the second semester. Over the course of this first semester, we have developed rigorous health and safety protocols and we have been able to glean best practices from our own Remote Learning+ model as well as lessons from other school districts across the nation to make hybrid learning as successful as possible.
As a result of that work, we are eager to announce our Hybrid Learning Plan and Health & Safety Plan. As we shared in our Nov. 9 webinar, the first two weeks of second semester (Jan. 5 - 15) will follow our new Hybrid Remote Learning schedule, and hybrid in-person classes will start on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Please carefully review the Hybrid Learning Plan, particularly if you plan to opt-in for in-person learning. Our robust Health & Safety Plan also describes our mitigation strategies and the processes/policies that all students, faculty and staff on campus will be expected to follow.
Below are five things to keep in mind as you review these plans.
1. The remote learning model will be considered the default teaching and learning model, with an option for students to attend in-person classes.
As we transition to our hybrid model, it’s important to remember the things that make remote learning successful, as Zoom meetings will continue to be the base platform through which students access learning experiences. With that said, we would also encourage students and families to consider the advantages of in-person learning:
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Building social connections with peers and teachers
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Allowing more regular face to face check-ins with teachers
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When possible, providing learning experiences or feedback opportunities that are not easily accomplished remotely (timing, labs, activities, use of equipment, etc.)
2. Students will always have a choice to attend in-person classes at any point during second semester.
Students will have the choice to attend in-person classes at any time. In order to support this choice, they must complete this opt-in form affirming that interest as well as participation in our population testing program 24-hours prior to their first in-person day.
For students who are not prepared to make a decision at this time but would like to keep the option of in-person learning open, they may fill out the opt-in form at any time. The opt-in form will be posted to our COVID-19 Updates web page.
Students who believe they will need bussing when they are ready come back to campus, please complete this additional form one week prior to their first in-person day.
3. There are new processes and protocols that students who opt into in-person learning will be expected to follow.
As you review our Hybrid Learning Plan, please pay special attention to the changes in “School Operations” that will impact daily student life, including information about student IDs (to be printed and mailed home in the coming weeks), our two new schedules (Patriot Hybrid Schedule and Remote Learning Wednesdays), approved school entrances, as well as transportation and parking options.
4. Health and safety are shared responsibilities.
While we are eager to have more students return to campus when we transition to hybrid learning, students who participate in in-person learning will be expected to adhere to our health and safety policies, including completing the daily health screener, population testing, masking and physical distancing, at all times. Please carefully review our Health & Safety Plan and help us keep our community safe!
5. We will stay in touch via our newsletters and the web.
These plans, along with other relevant materials and the weekly Patriot Hybrid/Remote Learning Wednesday schedules, will remain posted on our COVID-19 Updates web page with changes communicated out via our Daily Digest and Minuteman newsletters when classes resume in January. If you are not already subscribed to these newsletters, we strongly encourage you to subscribe today.
What’s next?
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As you review these plan documents, please share any questions you have by filling out this Google form. We will look at the submissions and address the most common questions in a webinar on Jan. 4 at 7p.m. Here is a link to the Zoom webinar.
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In the meantime, if you have a specific question that needs to be answered sooner, please feel free to email your student’s counselor, who is in the best position to respond to questions about individual students.
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Over the next few weeks, we will be delivering the population testing kits as well as IDs and lanyards to all students.
Please remember that we are starting second semester in the Hybrid Remote Learning schedule, which is posted on our COVID-19 Updates web page.
We understand that there are still some questions left unanswered. Rest assured that we will communicate any updates with you as decisions are made. Thank you for your continued support and understanding, and we hope you find time to rest and safely spend time with loved ones during the upcoming winter break.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
2020-21 Fall Material Drop Off - Dec. 9, 2020
Dear Students and Parent/Guardian,
You’re receiving this email because your student is enrolled in a first semester course that has materials that need to be returned. Please plan to come to school to drop off materials the week of Dec. 14 per the schedule below. See the list of all courses with materials returns at the end of this email.
Schedule:
- Monday, Dec. 14: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 15: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec.16: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 17: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Drop Off Procedures:
- Families are expected to wear a mask when speaking to staff members.
- Please enter campus using Route 22 turn left at the stop sign into lot B.
- You will be directed to the drop off point where a staff member will meet you at your car to collect your materials.
Additional Information:
- If your student is dropping off items for multiple classes, please bag each class separately.
- Books do not need to be bagged.
- On each item or bag, please attach masking tape with your name and ID number.
Thank you,
Alexa McNish
School Accounting Manager
amcnish@d125.org
Classes that require items to drop off
Applied Arts & Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
- FCS 231 - Interior Design
- Lab Kit
- FCS 251 - Clothing & Design 1
- Lab Kit
- Sewing Machine
- FCS 291 - Clothing & Design 2
- Lab Kit
- Sewing Machine
Communication Arts
- Nothing to be returned.
Fine Arts
- ART 101 - Art & Design
- Needle Nose Pliers
- ART 201 - Ceramics
- Needle Tool
- Fettling Knife
- Sgraffito Tool (tiny loops on either end)
- Double Ended Rubber Smoothing Tool
- Small Double Loop Tool
- Large Single Loop Tool
- Wooden Modeling Tool
- Small Yellow Sponge
- Dowel Rod
- Wooden Rib
- Metal Rib
- Rubber Rib
- ART 221 - Drawing
- Prisma Colored Pencils and Box
- ART 241 - Metals & Jewelry
- Two dowel rods
- Safety goggles
- Dentist tool to carve
- Flat nose plier
- Round nose plier
- Needle-nose plier
- Two nippers
- ART 401 - Photography 1
- White - iPad Card Reader/Adapter
- ART 411 - Photography 2
- Camera
- White - iPad Card Reader/Adapter
- Tripod
- ART 501 - Digital Art & Design 1
- Apple Pencil
- ART 511 - Digital Art & Design 2
- Apple Pencil
- ART 531 - 2D Animation
- Wacom Tablet
- ART 611 - Studio Art
- Colored Pencils
- Soft Pastels
- Oil Pastels
- Watercolor Set
- ART 631 - Adv 3D Art Portfolio
- Rawhide mallet
- Chasing hammer
- Aluminum wire
- Bench pin
- C-clap
- Ring clamp
- Steel block
- Chasing block
- Saw frame
- Hand drill
- Two dowel rods
- Center punch
- Safety goggles
- Dentist tool to carve
- Flat nose plier
- Round nose plier
- Needle-nose plier
- Two nippers
- Sponge
- Needle tool
- Wooden rib
- Rubber rib
- Fettling knife
- Ribbon tool
- Two Large loop tool
- Wood modeling tool
- MUS 431 - Music Production 1
- Headphones (Few Students)
- MUS 451 - Music Production 2
- Headphones (Few Students)
Mathematics
- MTH 431/432 - Mathematical Modeling & Design
- Computer
- MTH 441/442 - Advanced Mathematical Decision Making
- Computer
Science
- SCI 671 - Earth Science Honors
- Rocks/Minerals
- SCI 271 & 27N1 - Earth Science CP and Collaborative Earth Science
- Rocks/Minerals
Social Studies
- SOC 671 - Philosophy
- Textbook
- SOC 681 - AP Gov-United States - HN
- Textbook
Student Learning Programs
- Nothing to be returned.
Physical Welfare
- Nothing to be returned
World Languages/ELL
- Nothing to be returned.
Incoming Freshmen Parent Letter - Dec. 7, 2020
December 7, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2025:
We would like to take the opportunity to welcome you and your child to the Stevenson family! We know that your child’s transition from eighth grade to high school is both exciting and filled with many questions, particularly during these uncertain times. This letter will provide a general outline of the transition process and share information regarding the important steps which families must complete in order for incoming ninth grade students to attend Stevenson High School this fall. More information regarding the transition process may also be found on the incoming freshman family section of the SHS website in January.
- Enrollment
Enrollment is the process of gathering important information about our students and families. The enrollment process will be completed online using Infinite Campus, our student management system. During the week following winter break, each family will receive an email with the login credentials needed to create a parent Infinite Campus portal and instructions for using Infinite Campus to complete the enrollment process. Enrollment must be completed by January 29th, 2021.
- Course Selection
Course selection is the process of selecting the courses your student will take during the 2021-22 school year. SHS students have many exciting course opportunities, and we intend to provide you with the resources and support that your family needs to make well-informed course choices. Packets containing the 2021-22 SHS coursebook, 2021 summer school brochure, and several additional resources are being mailed the week of January 4th. On January 13th at 7 p.m., we will stream a recorded webinar for incoming freshman families during which our students and directors will share more information about the curricular and co-curricular offerings outlined in the coursebook. Following the webinar, directors will be available virtually to answer any questions you may have. This webinar may also be viewed via our website for several weeks after January 13th for families who may not be available on this evening. Zoom links and instructions for accessing the recording will be shared in January.
During the week of January 18th, families will receive a letter sharing your child’s course recommendations for English, math, science, and World Languages (if applicable). Shortly after this information is mailed, we will host three virtual course selection evenings for incoming freshman families on January 21st (last names A-I), January 26th (last names J-R), and January 27th (last names S-Z). During these evenings, families will have the opportunity to meet with a Stevenson school counselor or director some time between 4 and 7 p.m. to choose classes for the 2021-22 school year. Zoom links and instructions for attending the course selection evenings will be shared in January. Specific course selections must be completed by January 29th, 2021.
- Health Forms
During the week following winter break, each family will receive information from the SHS Nurses’ Office with several medical forms which must be completed and returned to SHS no later than June 1st, 2021.
- Co-Curricular Fair
SHS will host a virtual co-curricular fair on three different dates: March 16th, March 17th, and March 18th after school hours. This event is a great chance for your child to learn, directly from the students who participate in them, about all of the co-curricular activities available at Stevenson, including clubs, intramurals, and sports. More information about this event will be shared as the date approaches.
- Residency Verification & Registration
Beginning in May, SHS will conduct an annual residency verification process to ensure that all students intending to attend SHS for the subsequent school year reside within the District 125 attendance boundaries. Following residency verification, each family must complete the online registration and fee payment process during the month of June or July. More information regarding these steps will be shared with our incoming freshman families as we get closer to the spring.
Stevenson publishes two newsletters that provide important information for our school community. The Daily Digest is issued daily and contains Stevenson news, varsity sports results, student announcements, and links to education-related articles from around Illinois and the nation. The e-Minuteman is published on Fridays and includes announcements, upcoming events, and important deadlines. We encourage parents of eighth graders to sign up by visiting our publications page to receive one or both publications to stay informed of Stevenson happenings.
The time from now until the first day of high school marks the beginning of an important partnership between home and school to ensure that your child has a wonderful high school experience. Please know that we are here to answer any questions/concerns you may have through this process. Kindly reach out to Regina Anderson (847.415.4502/reanderson@d125.org) or Suzanne Paloian
(847.415.4500/spaloian@d125.org) with questions.
We look forward to working with you and your child!
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Transition to SHS |
More Information To Be Shared... |
Must Be Completed By... |
Online Enrollment (using Infinite Campus) |
Week of January 4th |
January 29th |
Course Selection |
Week of January 4th & January 18th |
January 29th |
Health/Medical Forms |
Week of January 4th |
June 1st |
Residency Verification |
April |
May-June |
Registration & Payment of Fees |
June |
June-July |
Transition to SHS Events (Virtual) |
Date |
Incoming Freshman Parent Webinar |
January 13th at 7 p.m. |
Incoming Freshman Course Selection Evenings |
January 21st (last names A-I) |
Co-Curricular Fair |
March 16th, March 17th, & March 18th (choose one) after school |
Course Selection 2020-21: Freshman Parent Letter - Nov. 19, 2020
Nov. 19, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians of Freshman Students,
The course selection process for the 21-22 school year will begin soon for our freshman students. Over the next several weeks, your child will have an individual meeting with their school counselor to discuss goals and interests and select courses that align with those goals and interests. These appointments are scheduled for students during Advisory or non-academic time between November 30 and December 11. Counselors will share a specific appointment time with each student and an invitation with a zoom link will be sent to each student’s email address.
Once your child has met with their counselor for the course selection appointment, the course selections will be visible in Infinite Campus. Students are able to make changes to their course selections for the next several months, if needed, by contacting their counselor. On February 1, after students in all grades have had their course selection appointments, a Course Verification Sheet will be emailed home. This will provide both you and your child with a final opportunity to review course selections and make any adjustments through February 8.
Our school counselors value the important role that parents play in the course selection process. Please have a discussion with your child about their course choices for the 2021-22 school year. For your reference, the SHS Coursebook, which provides a comprehensive listing of our course offerings, was mailed home to each student in mid-October and is also located on the Stevenson website in the Academics section. Should you have questions or concerns about your child's course choices or the course selection process in general, I encourage you to contact your child's counselor.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Parent and Student Webinar: Second Semester Plans - Nov. 9, 2020
While we have committed to our Remote Learning+ model for the remainder of the semester, we continue to spend a considerable amount of time developing various frameworks for potential in-person teaching and learning during the second semester.
Parents, guardians and students were invited to attend a webinar to hear an update on this work.
Remote Learning+ Resources and Student Check-In Days - Oct. 25, 2020
October 25, 2020
At Stevenson High School, we believe that Success for Every Student requires a holistic approach to supporting the social-emotional wellness and academic growth of our students. This is of particular importance as students experience a myriad of emotions as they navigate the challenges of remote learning in the midst of a pandemic. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind our parents, guardians, and students of the resources and supports that are available here at Stevenson to address the academic and social-emotional health needs of our students.
Supports Offered Through Our Student Services Division
Student Support Teams (SSTs)
Every student at SHS has a Student Support Team (SST) composed of a school counselor, social worker, psychologist, and dean. This multidisciplinary team meets on a weekly basis to discuss student concerns and develop plans to address the needs of their students. Should you have questions or concerns regarding your child, please reach out to a member of their SST. It is often helpful to begin by contacting your child’s counselor, who will be able to connect you to other SST members and resources throughout the school as needed. Members of a student’s SST are located in the student’s Infinite Campus portal.
Students have a number of options to connect with their SST members during remote learning. More information may be found on our website under Student Support Teams. Students may:
1. Schedule an individual Zoom appointment online using Calendly.
2. “Drop by” during weekly Zoom office hours to ask a quick question or say hello (Please note that this option is for students only.)
3. Send an email or leave a voicemail.
Weekly Support Groups
Our counselors, social workers, and psychologists facilitate several weekly support groups via Zoom to provide students the opportunity to connect with and learn from students who may share similar experiences. One of the groups we have added for this school year is Coping In the Age of Covid, which specifically focuses on processing the uncertainties and frustrations of life during a pandemic. If you would like more information regarding this or any support group, please contact a member of your child’s SST.
Destress Nest
To provide all students with a variety of healthy coping strategies and opportunities to enjoy a diversion from their classes, the Student Services Division has also developed a DeStress Nest, which may be accessed via the Student Services Division Instagram page. This space provides students with weekly wellness tips on Time-Out Tuesdays. It also shares information about school-wide mental health wellness activities. If you have additional questions after speaking with your student’s SST members, please feel free to contact Sarah Bowen, Director of Student Services.
Supports Offered Through Our Student Learning Programs Division
Every student experiences moments where they need a little extra help to master the expected learning in their classes. The first step for any student who is experiencing difficulty should be to contact the teacher. Each teacher should be able to provide additional support and advice that specifically targets an individual student’s needs. However, we also know that some students might need some extra time and support with their class work.
Tutoring Programs
At Stevenson, we offer our students an academic tutoring program to provide additional supports in their learning. Our tutoring program is staffed by certified teachers in most curricular areas. Students can find an introductory video and the hours for academic tutoring and make appointments on our website. In addition to our adult tutors, we have over 200 peer tutors who can also provide academic support for our students.
Guided Study
We know that sometimes, students might need additional supports beyond our academic tutoring programs. Guided Study may be added to a student's schedule during one of the periods of the school day. Guided Study provides students with the opportunity to work on class assignments with a tutor who is able to provide academic support and assist students with organizing and prioritizing their work. Guided Study typically is scheduled in place of a students study hall. We have a variety of Guided Study options for students, including Guided Study, Guided Study Math, Guided Study After School and Guided Study Lunch. If you are concerned about your student’s progress in keeping up with their work, managing Remote Learning + and / or setting priorities, please reach out to your student’s teacher(s) and counselor. They can review your student’s progress and engage in a conversation with you to decide if a Guided Study option might be right for your student.
If you have additional questions after speaking with your student’s teacher(s) and counselor, please feel free to contact Dr. Marla Israel, Director of Student Learning Programs.
Student Check-In Days with our Teachers
On Oct. 28, Nov. 11, and Dec. 2, teachers will be conducting Check-In Days with their students. This time will provide an in-school-day opportunity for teachers to conference with students about their current progress, identify areas of growth, offer opportunities for students to demonstrate learning, and make sure students are aware of supports available to help them.
All classes on Wednesday, Oct. 28, will be asynchronous, which means our teachers will provide assignments and activities for students to complete independently.
Please know that our top priority is to ensure that students have a quality learning experience and are offered comprehensive support. The faculty and staff of Stevenson High School are here to support you and are responsive to your needs. We would ask you to remember that our teachers and SSTs are your first contact to connect for support. We are all here to provide your students with the engaging curriculum that Stevenson is known for, while providing patience, flexibility and grace during these very difficult times in our country, the State of Illinois and our Stevenson community.
As a reminder, we will be hosting a SHS Parent and Student Webinar on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 p.m. We will discuss the current state of COVID-19 in our communities and potential schedules for our return to in-person learning in the second semester.
Please feel free to contact the three of us for any questions you might have. Please take care of yourselves and each other. We are all in this together.
Sincerely,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Dr. Marla Israel
Director of Student Learning Programs
Troy Gobble
Principal
Sophomore Course Selection - Oct. 23, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians of Sophomore Students:
While it may seem as though the current school year just started, it is already time for our students to begin making their course choices for the 2021-22 school year!
On Monday (10/26), all sophomores will attend a required webinar with our counselors to learn more information about selecting their courses for junior year. Counselors will discuss the graduation requirements which must be taken during junior year and share information regarding new course offerings. Students will also learn how to enter their course choices into Infinite Campus to prepare for their individual course selection appointment with their counselor. Sophomores will attend this zoom webinar during their early bird PE, PE, Health, Driver Education, Dance, or Band class. The link for this meeting will be shared with students by their teacher for this course as well as on their grade-level Canvas page.
Over the next several weeks, your child will also have an individual meeting with their school counselor to discuss their course selections. These appointments will be held via zoom and will be scheduled for students during their English class. Zoom links for course selection appointments will be shared with students by their English teachers and also posted to their Canvas pages. To determine your child's appointment date, please find their English teacher in the chart below.
If your English teacher’s last name is: |
Course Selection date (during English class) is: |
Aguirre and Forde |
Friday, October 30 |
Anker and Koulouris |
Monday, November 2 |
De Leon and Baron |
Wednesday, November 4 |
Lukens and Kim |
Friday, November 6 |
Johnston and Patton |
Monday, November 9 |
Galvan Alba |
Tuesday, November 10 |
Tompson |
Wednesday, November 11 |
Cullen and Flanagan |
Thursday, November 12 |
Williams and Smith |
Friday, November 13 |
Sorkin, Demarakis, Pike de Oliveira, and O’Reilly |
Monday, November 16 |
Mack |
Wednesday, November 18 |
Once your child has met with their counselor for the course selection appointment, the course selections will be visible in Infinite Campus. Students are able to make changes to their course selections through the beginning of February, if needed, by contacting their counselor.
Our school counselors value the important role that parents play in the course selection process. Please have a discussion with your child about their course choices for the 2021-22 school year. Please refer to the SHS Coursebook, which was recently mailed home and is also available on our website, for a comprehensive listing of our course offerings. Should you have questions or concerns about your child's course choices or the course selection process in general, please contact your child's counselor.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Lake County Update and Upcoming Webinar on Reopening Plans - Oct. 21, 2020
Oct. 21, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
As we announced earlier this week, due to a concerning increase in COVID-19 cases in our community, we will implement an Adaptive Pause on our current version of in-person learning and resume these activities once we record seven consecutive 7-day rolling averages of new cases below 100 per 100,000 people. You can monitor this data, which is updated daily, on our website.
While our Remote Learning + model will stay in place until the end of the semester, we continue to spend a considerable amount of time developing various frameworks for returning to in-person teaching and learning during the second semester. We would like to update you on this work in a SHS Parent and Student Webinar on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 p.m., at which time we will also discuss the current state of COVID-19 in our communities and our plan to survey students on scheduling priorities and potential schedules for second semester.
We are hopeful and looking forward to welcoming our students back to campus, as soon as it is safe to do so. Yesterday, the Lake County Department of Health announced that Lake County has reached substantial community transmission of COVID-19 and issued a recommendation that all public and private K-12 schools in Lake County transition to virtual learning. We will continue to work with the LCDH to thoroughly understand the changing impact of the virus on our communities and take an informed approach with our learning model.
Until then, please be safe and remember the 3 W’s — wear your masks, watch your distance and wash your hands — for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. We’re all in this together.
Sincerely,
Eric Twadell, PhD
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
Adaptive Pause of In-Person Instruction - Oct. 18, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
We hope this note finds you well and healthy. As you may have seen in the news, we are in the midst of a significant increase of COVID-19 cases across the country, in the State of Illinois, in Lake County and in our local Stevenson community. The fall and winter “surge” that has been predicted by public health officials and epidemiologists is upon us. Our local public health officials have told us that based on current data they expect COVID-19 transmission rates in the coming days and weeks to reach and potentially surpass the transmission rates we experienced in the spring.
As you would expect, we communicate regularly with officials from the Lake County Health Department (LCHD). At their recommendation, we closely monitor COVID-19 incidence rates for our District 125 communities and Lake County. This regional and local data helps us to understand where the virus is spreading and the potential impact of its transmission in our communities and on our Stevenson campus.
The data informs our decision-making on appropriate mitigation strategies and the potential for safely engaging in on-campus activities. A key metric we are tracking is the 7-day rolling average of 100 new cases per 100,000 people, which the LCHD and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have identified as the threshold for the state of “substantial community transmission.” When a community reaches this stage of a pandemic, significant mitigation strategies must be put in place to reduce the spread of the disease. The following chart includes data for our communities for the month of October:
If you are interested, you can review Lake County data on the LCDH website.
As is evident, our local D125 communities and Lake County are experiencing substantial community transmission as new cases now exceed the threshold of 100 new cases per 100,000 people. In fact, transmission rates in our own D125 communities have doubled since Oct. 1. Based on this alarming upward trend, the Lake County Department of Health has strongly recommended that schools in Lake County cease in-person instruction and transition to a virtual learning model by Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
As a result, we will be implementing the LCDH and IDPH recommendation of an “Adaptive Pause” to reduce virus transmission in Lake County and our D125 communities. An “Adaptive Pause” is defined by the IDPH as “a strategy that allows for movement into virtual learning to prevent disease transmission during a pandemic.” We will be pausing our current version of hybrid in-person learning, including our lab-based and experiential classes that have been meeting on campus (special education, driver’s education, science labs, engineering classes, fine arts, etc.), and the Patriot Pods program.
The current surge in new cases has been predicted for months by public health experts and epidemiologists. This is why in August our faculty and staff worked tirelessly to build and implement an entirely new curriculum, instruction and assessment model for virtual learning so that we would be prepared for when COVID-19 cases surged in the fall and winter months. We do not want to create and implement a model in which students are shifting back and forth between virtual, hybrid and in-person learning based on the viral transmission rates.
As we plan for the return of on-campus instructional activities, we will continue to track and monitor the metrics and data. Before we can resume our on-campus, in-person instructional activities, the LCHD and IDPH strongly recommend that we record seven consecutive 7-day rolling averages of new cases below 100 per 100,000 people in the metrics we are tracking. If you are interested in tracking and monitoring this data as well, you can do so on our website (beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21st).
We continue to believe that the most responsible approach in navigating through the pandemic is to work with our public health officials who are making evidence-based decisions and recommendations that are in the best interests of the health of our regional and local communities. We will also continue to seek guidance from and collaborate with our public health officials to ensure that we are doing our part to promote health and safety measures and reduce COVID-19 transmission in our communities.
As parents of students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college, all of whom have been in a “remote learning model” for the past six months, we know and understand how hard this experience has been for many students, parents and families. Please know that our administrative team, faculty and staff members are working extremely hard everyday to ensure that we are providing the very best teaching and learning experiences, given the difficult times in which we are living. At the same time, we are fully committed to bringing students back to campus for in-person teaching and learning experiences as soon as possible, but only when it is safe to do so.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to either one of us with any questions, comments and / or concerns that you might have. In the meantime, thank you for your patience, flexibility and grace as we navigate these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Twadell
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
Providing Students with Choices for On-Campus Experiences - Oct. 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
We know how incredibly difficult the past six months have been, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we work diligently to provide our students with the very best teaching and learning experience possible, given the circumstances. Our apologies in advance for the length of this correspondence; however, we want to be as thorough as possible in our communication.
Where are we currently?
In our July 21 webinar and letter to students, parents and guardians, we explained our very difficult decision to implement a Remote Learning + model for the first semester of the 2020 - 2021 school year. At the same time, we indicated we would work to bring smaller groups of students and adults back to campus if we were able to do so.
As you may recall, we are working with a number of significant limitations and requirements imposed by the State of Illinois, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Most notably, as a school we are required to:
● Maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing between students, faculty and staff while on campus
● Prohibit any gathering of more than 50 people in any room at one time
● Have all persons at school wear masks at all times
● Have all students, faculty and staff complete daily symptom screening and temperature taking before entering the school building
While we must satisfy many other requirements, these are the four that make bringing back a school of 4,300 students and 700 adults extremely difficult. Additionally, it is important to note that there has been no indication from the ISBE, the IDPH or the Governor’s office whether these requirements will apply for the entire 2020 - 2021 school year. In other words, it appears to us that anything that resembles a “normal” school experience is highly unlikely to happen this current school year.
As defined by the ISBE, our Remote Learning + model is technically considered a “hybrid model” of instruction as we already have some students on campus experiencing in-person learning as well as participating in clubs, activities, athletics and standardized testing. Students are also currently on campus in some of our Special Education programs, and we have students on campus who need extra time and support in their learning.
We also understand that some students are struggling with mental health issues and the social isolation of remote learning. We are committed to providing students with on-campus, in-person experiences that meet our many safety requirements as well as the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. Here is how we plan to do that.
How can we provide students with choice and on-campus experiences?
Over the last few weeks, we have had more than 2,000 of our students on campus for either academic or co-curricular experiences. We have learned quite a bit about how to structure safe interactions, and we are now preparing to invite more students back to campus in careful, targeted and purposeful ways for classroom-based experiences very soon. We have also learned from three area high schools that have returned to campus with a full “hybrid” model. Administrators at these schools have told us about the significant problems they are experiencing. In fact, a nearby school that implemented the full hybrid model made the decision to close after just four days.
Therefore, the steps we will take at Stevenson will include:
1. Rather than implementing the same hybrid model adopted by other schools, we will innovate and offer an optional on-campus opportunity that will allow students to come to campus, participate in Zoom classrooms, and socialize with friends through our new Patriot Pods program.
In Patriot Pods, we will provide students who sign up with a safe and supervised classroom space to work each day. Each classroom space will be configured to support social distancing for approximately 8 students (who will be required to wear masks). Students will Zoom into their scheduled classes each period wearing headphones, since they will likely participate in different classes. For instance, one student in the room might be Zooming into their US History class, while another student is Zooming into English class. Groups of students may sign up for Patriot Pods identifying other students with whom they would like to work. While coming to school in the Patriot Pods program will still be limited to two days a week, Patriot Pods will allow students to be on campus more than if we adopt the same full hybrid model adopted by other schools (as is explained below).
We believe the Patriot Pods program will provide students with a choice to come to campus, interact with other students, while at the same time allowing our Remote Learning + model to stay consistent for all learners. More complete information about the Patriot Pod program will be provided in the coming days.
2. Over the next few weeks we will also be implementing a pilot program and invite some students back to campus for targeted and purposeful learning experiences that cannot be facilitated in our Remote Learning + model. We are currently planning for limited experiences in our Science, Physical Welfare, Computer Science and Engineering, and Fine Arts Divisions. Students and families will be able to choose if they want to participate in these activities in-person or remotely. While this pilot program would not follow a full class schedule, we are excited to offer on-campus learning opportunities to students who are interested. Students will be hearing from their teachers if / when they will have in-person learning experiences.
3. We also understand that some students are struggling to keep up with their learning in a remote learning environment, and we are confident that we can provide assistance through our specialized Student Learning Programs. We are continuing to identify students who are in need of academic interventions and support and will be inviting them to campus for in-person academic interventions. Please let us know if your student needs this support and we have not otherwise contacted you.
We believe these three initiatives are a significant step forward in providing the sense of on-campus connection and community that many of our students desire without compromising our high-quality instruction.
Why aren’t we implementing a full “hybrid” model?
While we are confident that our three initiatives are the best way forward, we want to address the most common question we have received: Why can’t we return to in-person instruction in a full hybrid model now?
In answering this question, it is very important to keep in mind that all schools are different in terms of enrollment, physical building, size of classrooms and numbers of large spaces for lunch and study halls, so what might work at another school may not work here.
It is also important to note that simply because some schools are starting to implement a full hybrid model, it does not mean that it is the most effective way to provide students with an on-campus experience. As leaders, we have always tried to think differently about how to provide meaningful experiences for our students, and we believe that our three initiatives will more effectively keep our students, faculty, staff and community safe; provide on-campus experiences for students; allow students to connect socially with their friends; and maintain a consistent and effective remote learning experience for students.
Here are just a few of the many reasons that we believe that the full hybrid model implemented in other school districts does not meet the academic, social and emotional needs of our students:
● When we implement a full hybrid schedule, students may only be in school 25% of the time. As noted above, one of the more understandable yet significant challenges schools face when implementing a full hybrid model is the requirement for physical distancing of 6 feet or more in all spaces. Based on our typical classroom square footage, meeting this requirement means that we will be limited to approximately 8 students per class (approximately 25% of normal capacity). The remaining 17 - 20 students will be “Zooming” from home 75% of the time. Students will be assigned to four groups (25%) based on the alphabet A-K, etc. Thus, if we were to implement the full hybrid models being implemented in other area high schools, SHS students will only be in school, in-person an average of one full day per week (four days per month, 17 days per semester).
● The most important thing to keep in mind is that when schools implement a full hybrid model, ALL teaching and learning activities are still via Zoom. In the full hybrid model described above, curriculum, instruction and assessment would still be based on a remote learning framework as it is the only way to include in-person and remote students in activities and discussions at the same time. This means that the approximately 8 students attending in-person would still receive instruction through their iPad via Zoom (with masks and headphones) so that the teacher can simultaneously instruct the other 17 - 20 students who are at home. When we describe this aspect of a full hybrid model to students, their immediate reaction is typically, “Wait, what? Why would I go to school if all I am doing is remote learning via Zoom? I would rather be at home.” We know area schools adopting a full hybrid model are also experiencing this reaction.
● We know that a full hybrid model will cut curriculum and limit teaching and learning activities more than under our Remote Learning + model. The moment we switch to a full hybrid model, teachers will be forced to teach two groups of students simultaneously. Our feedback indicates that in schools implementing a full hybrid model, instructional and learning time is significantly reduced as teachers are trying to manage two groups of students at the same time. Managerial tasks such as taking attendance, managing discipline issues, troubleshooting technology, and having students disinfect desks, chairs and equipment at the beginning and end of class take time away from instruction. We are not eager to reduce the curriculum at SHS.
● There will be no socializing or opportunities for students to “hang out” in a full hybrid model. While we understand that many of our students and parents want an in-person experience that has some sense of normalcy, any on-campus experiences for students will be far from normal, and there will be no “social experience” that is familiar to students. Safety protocols, such as social distancing and masking, will continue throughout the school year. Given the limitations on the size of student gatherings, we will also replace all student “free periods” with study halls, and lunch will be held in classrooms with 8 - 10 students in assigned seats to enable social distancing and contact tracing, if necessary. Additionally, given that our classrooms will be limited to approximately 8 students, there will only be 500 - 700 students on campus at any one time. As these students spread out across our 1.1 million square foot building, there will be no hallway chats or meet ups, no free periods, and no lunch periods with friends. Students will rarely, if ever, see their friends.
There is no doubt that, from an instructional and teaching and learning perspective, switching during the first semester to a full hybrid model is significantly worse for students than the Remote Learning + model we adopted in July.
This past summer we took a careful and thoughtful approach in our decision to move to remote learning. As we plan for slowly bringing more students back to campus we are taking a similar careful and thoughtful approach. We are all well aware that some area high schools are moving to a full hybrid model. We believe that we can do better. We believe that our Patriot Pods program and other initiatives will provide students who choose to participate with on-campus experiences that will support their academic, social and emotional needs.
As we move forward, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns. As always, we thank you for your patience, flexibility and grace during this incredibly challenging time.
Sincerely,
Eric Twadell, PhD
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
Freshman Family SCoPE Meeting - Sept. 23, 2020
Korean
"위 메시지는 Stevenson 웹사이트(www.d125.org)의 'Communication with Families'(가족과의 소통) 섹션에 게시되어 있습니다. (오른쪽 하단에 있는) 웹 사이트의 번역 기능을 사용하여 이 문서를 다른 언어로 볼 수 있습니다."
Chinese Simplified
“以上消息张贴在Stevenson网站(www.d125.org)的“ 与家人沟通”板块。您可使用网站的翻译功能(位于右下角)浏览本文件的其他语言版。”
Japanese
上記のメッセージは、スティーブンソン高校のウェブサイト(www.d125.org)内にある保護者向けページ(Communication with Families)に記載されています。ウェブサイト上の翻訳機能(ページ右下にあります)を利用すると、他の言語で本書の内容を表示できます。
Hindi
"ऊपर दिया गया सन्देश Stevenson (स्टीवेंसन) की वेबसाइट (www.d125.org) पर ‘Communication with Families’ (‘परिवारों के साथ बातचीत’) खंड के अंतर्गत पोस्ट किया हुआ है। आप इस डॉक्यूमेंट को किसी अन्य भाषा में पढने के लिए वेबसाइट के अनुवाद फंक्शन (जो कि नीचे दाएं कोने में दिया हुआ है) का प्रयोग कर सकते हैं।”
Russian
Находящееся выше сообщение помещено на вебсайте школы Stevenson (www.d125.org) в разделе «Communication with Families» (связь с семьями). Вы можете воспользоваться функцией перевода этого вебсайта, расположенной в правом нижнем углу, чтобы прочитать этот документ на другом языке.
Spanish
“El mensaje anterior se encuentra también en el sitio web de Stevenson (www.d125.org) en la sección de ‘Comunicación con las Familias’. Usted puede utilizar la función de traducción del sitio web (situada en la esquina inferior derecha) para ver este documento en otro idioma”.
Tagalog
"Ang mensahe sa itaas ay nakapaskil sa Stevenson website (www.d125.org) sa ilalim ng 'Communication with Families' section. Maaari ninyong gamitin ang translate function ng website (na matatagpuan sa ibabang kanto sa kanan) upang mabasa ang dokumentong ito sa ibang wika."
Dear Parents/Guardians of Freshman Students,
Stevenson High School counselors are committed to building strong relationships with students and parents/guardians as these relationships contribute to the well-being of students both inside and outside of classes. As they work with students throughout their high school careers, counselors are uniquely positioned to develop an understanding of each student’s individual strengths and needs so as to ensure that students are provided with the support necessary to foster their success. To that end, counselors would like to invite you and your freshman student to attend a Student Counselor Parent Engagement (SCoPE) meeting. (See the attachment to find out more about these meetings).
How do I schedule my family’s SCoPE Meeting?
The name of your student’s counselor is listed below. Then click on the link below to find your counselor’s Calendly link to schedule your meeting. You will be able to schedule a SCoPE meeting starting mid September through the end of October. The following link will allow you the ability to schedule a meeting via Zoom or phone conference. These meetings will take place during school hours. Please make every attempt to schedule the meeting during a time when your student will not have to miss class. Should your family require a translator, please contact your counselor as soon as possible and no later than a week prior to the meeting.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
New Graduation Requirement for Illinois High School Seniors : FASFA Submission - Sept. 21, 2020
Dear Students & Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2021:
As our seniors and their families know all too well, a post-secondary education can be quite expensive! To that end, an important part of the post-secondary exploration process for many families is the consideration of financial aid, which may be provided through a variety of sources. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application used by colleges and other post-secondary institutions to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based federal financial aid such as grants, loans, and work-study programs.
To ensure that families receive information regarding the FAFSA and resources to assist in completing this application, the Illinois General Assembly passed Public Act 101-0180 this summer. This legislation amended the Illinois graduation requirements for any public high school student to include one of the following steps which must be completed to earn a high school diploma:
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File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid options available through the federal government as well as some state aid options such as the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant. Starting October 1st, the FAFSA may be completed by US citizens, permanent residents, and some VISA holders. Click to learn more regarding eligibility requirements to complete the FAFSA.
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File an Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. The alternative application allows qualifying undocumented and/or transgender students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid to apply for aid through the state or specific college, university, or trade school. The alternative application should only be completed by students not eligible to submit the FAFSA. Click to learn more regarding eligibility requirements to complete the alternative application.
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Parents/guardians who wish to opt their child out of this graduation requirement (or whose child does not meet the eligibility criteria to file the FAFSA or alternative application) must complete the FAFSA Non-participation Form and return this form to their school counselor.
While the 20-21 FAFSA and alternative application may not be accessed by families until after October 1st, we encourage families to consider completing one of these applications shortly after this date. Sources of financial aid are limited and completing the FAFSA by the end of November does increase the likelihood of receiving the financial aid and state-based MAP grant aid for which your family may qualify. In the spring, we will send each family a brief survey to verify completion of one of the three options described above.
On October 1st, our post-secondary counselors, Ms. English & Mr. Miller, will partner with Mr. Jerry Cebrzynski (Associate Vice President for Financial Aid at Lake Forest College) to facilitate a remote Financial Aid presentation for families. The presentation begins at 7:00 pm and may be accessed through zoom via this link: https://zoom.us/j/94141589940. On October 22nd, our post-secondary counselors will be hosting a remote FAFSA Completion Workshop by appointment. More information about this program will be emailed to families as the date nears.
In addition, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission provides SHS with a representative who is able to meet individually with students and families to provide assistance with the FAFSA completion process. Families may book a remote appointment with our ISAC representative, Ms. Dariane Pedines, through this link https://dari-pedines.youcanbook.me/.
Please know that we are here to support your family with the FAFSA completion process. Please contact your school counselor or one of our post-secondary counselors with any questions you may have.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen, Director of Student Services
Virtual Parent Open House to be Held Sept. 3 - Sent on Sept. 1, 2020
Thank you for all of your support in kicking off our school year. The last two weeks have been a wonderful example of how our school community can come together to support our students.
We will be holding our first ever virtual Family Open House Night on Thursday, September 3. We fully realize that the communication and support between home and school is an important part of the successes our students experience, and Family Open House is our chance to create these connections. Open House provides parents with an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers, learn about our curriculum, and showcase many of the resources we offer to improve your Stevenson experience.
It is our hope that this year’s Family Open House will be a chance for parents and students to attend each session. We believe this will foster conversations about the interesting curriculum and experiences that students will have in their classes this year.
Attending Open House
This year’s Open House will be held through Zoom. We will be using the same Zoom links we use for daily classes. Attached to this email is a blank schedule for the evening. We are asking students to cut and paste their Zoom links into the Open House Schedule Template to help quickly sign into each class.
EXAMPLE:
The Schedule Template can be downloaded here.
For security purposes, families will need to login to Zoom using your student’s d125 Google login and password. If your student is unable to participate in Family Open House Night, parents will need their student’s login and password information to get into the Zoom meetings. Only one device will be allowed to view the Zoom meetings per student.
We are only offering one Open House evening session this year, which means that some parents may not be able to attend if they have more than one student (or have other commitments). Teachers will be recording their presentations and will send them to any family that would like to watch. Simply send an email to your student’s teacher and they will forward all information to you.
Freshmen and Transfer Students' families will have the opportunity to meet with their counselor from 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. During this discussion you will meet your child’s counselor, learn about the role of the counselor in your student’s experience at Stevenson, and ask questions that you may have. The zoom links for each counselor's meeting may be found on a pop up message on our d125.org homepage by 5:00 p.m., Thursday.
Family Open House Night will follow the schedule below.
Period |
Time |
1 |
7:00 - 7:10 |
2 |
7:15 - 7:25 |
3 |
7:30 - 7:40 |
4 |
7:45 - 7:55 |
5 |
8:00 - 8:10 |
6 |
8:15 - 8:25 |
7 |
8:30 - 8:40 |
8 |
8:45 - 8:55 |
During your Lunch or Free periods, please go to the Virtual Open House webpage on our website to explore various ways to connect with Stevenson High School. You will find the link on a pop up message on our d125.org homepage by 5:00 p.m., Thursday.
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our classroom spaces with you. We know it is critical for students to be supported by their family, their teachers and their greater school community. We will continue to work together to ensure Success for Every Student.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
What do I need to do to get ready for Family Open House?
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Have your student fill out the Family Open House Schedule with their classes, teacher name and Zoom link.
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You will need your student’s Stevenson email account (ends in @students.d125.org) and their password to access the Zoom links.
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Either have your student attend the Open House meetings with you and they can sign in,
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Or, students must share their login and password with their parents
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If you are unable to attend, email the teachers and they will send along all information that you need.
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Refund of Student Fees - Aug. 3, 2020
August 3, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this email finds you well and that you are staying safe and healthy.
As Stevenson High School moves into Remote Learning + for the first semester, we recognize that some of the services we typically offer on campus will be suspended while we are in a remote learning environment (busing, food service, etc.). As you may remember, the total cost of student fees per student is $380.00. We have decided to refund $200.00 of our registration fees for the 2020 - 2021 school year (the balance of $180.00 represents costs associated with student iPad’s, app’s, textbooks, etc., not reduced by remote learning). We expect to be able to begin processing refunds during the week of August 24th.
We are also in the process of refunding the parking fee for our senior students who signed up for parking in the first semester. If we are in a remote learning environment for part of the second semester, we will prorate the parking fees accordingly.
We know that life has changed considerably for all of us since March 13, and we hope that these refunds will help ease some of the financial burden that the pandemic may be causing.
We appreciate your patience, flexibility and grace during this time.
Sincerely,
Eric Twadell, PhD, Superintendent
Sean Carney, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
Remote Learning + Information and Guidance: July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
As we prepare for the 2020–21 school year we want to provide you with information and guidance for our Remote Learning + plan.
We are confident that our Remote Learning + plan will serve as a viable teaching and learning framework during the current pandemic. For now, COVID-19 has changed the way we “do school.” Although it may be new and challenging, teaching and learning is not impossible in a remote learning environment, and we are confident that our faculty and staff will rise to this unprecedented challenge.
We have developed a Remote Learning + Plan that can be accessed here:
Remote Learning + Plan.
This document will be updated periodically to reflect important information related to how we will be “doing school” while in a remote learning environment. Please save and / or “bookmark” this document as it will be updated periodically to reflect changes throughout the first semester: This information will also be available on the parents section of our website.
In addition, we have created a Quick Info for Remote Learning + document that can be found here:
Quick Info for Remote Learning +.
The Quick Info tool was developed to answer some of the frequently asked questions that we have received.
We know firsthand how disruptive the current pandemic has been to our individual and collective lives. Please know that we will continue to do everything that we can to keep our students safe and healthy, support their social and emotional needs, and implement a rigorous teaching and learning environment.
As always, we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will continue to provide updated information via the Remote Learning + Plan document. If you have questions about the SHS Remote Learning + plan, please reach out to any of us.
We continue to update our website with important information including the video of our community webinar and remote learning information and resources on the reopening section of our website.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we are navigating these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble
Principal
tgobble@d125.org
Tony Reibel
Assistant Principal
areibel@d125.org
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
sbowen@d125.org
Equity, Access and Inclusivity at Stevenson High School - July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
At Stevenson High School, we are committed and determined to take bold action to support students that have been historically marginalized, muted, and mistreated; it is without equivocation that we must enhance our efforts to live by an anti-racist promise detailed in the Stevenson Vision and Values statement: Equity, Access and Inclusivity. Specifically,
In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” we will recognize every student as a valued individual. Students will learn in a safe, inclusive space, where they are taught to understand the value of their own experiences in relation to other, diverse perspectives. We will be relentless in removing barriers to full equity, access, and inclusivity in our curricular and co-curricular programming.
We are very proud of the way our students have recently come together to support the national Black Lives Matter movement. Their actions exemplify our Portrait of a Patriot who: celebrates, honors, and respects diverse people and perspectives; and develops a sense of empathy for those around them. Stevenson’s faculty, staff and administration join our students in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Racism will not be tolerated and will be confronted at Stevenson High School. We will work relentlessly to ensure that our school is a safe and inclusive environment for all students, families, faculty and staff.
During these last few weeks we have heard from many of our students, parents and alumni who shared their thoughts on how to improve the Stevenson school experience for our students of color. Some consistent themes emerged from these conversations, which can serve as starting points for systemic changes:
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Students of color want an effective way to communicate their feelings and experiences to the faculty, staff and administration.
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It can be intimidating for our students of color to come forward and report to school officials when they experience discriminatory behavior or racial bias and harassment.
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Parents and students want all of us to learn applicable life skills to support students of color and address negative interactions around race.
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Students expressed a need to more fully represent the voices and stories of people of color and marginalized communities within our curriculum.
While we continue to reflect on our school culture, procedures, and policies, we are grateful for the commitment of our community to engage in discussions about equity, race, diversity, and inclusion as these conversations affect changes within and outside the walls of Stevenson.
What will be new for next year?
A new system to ensure that students of color can share their experiences to adults and other students in the building.
Our students of color have made it clear they would like to establish a better system to have their voices heard by faculty, staff and administrators at Stevenson High School. Students want to be able to tell their stories and relate the challenges they find in navigating Stevenson.
The Diversity Council will be expanding its role this year to create and facilitate conversations between student groups and adults in the building. Our goal is to build safe spaces that allow students to tell their stories to faculty, staff and administrators. To support these conversations, the Diversity Council will bring together students in both affinity and diverse groups. These student conversations will foster collaboration between students and adults to ensure Stevenson will continue to grow and serve every single student. Diversity Council will also partner with our clubs that represent different world cultures and affinity groups to create meaningful connections and conversations around the student experience at Stevenson.
The Diversity Council will also create heterogeneous student groups to help foster broader discussions about race, diversity and inclusion. Diversity Council will partner with our current student groups, F.I.R.E., Peer Helpers and the newly formed Stevenson Clubs for Change, to establish opportunities for student-led courageous conversations, student professional development and student-administrator forums providing student input around equity and inclusion into the daily culture of Stevenson.
A new protocol for reporting incidents of race-based offensive behavior.
In our conversations, students and parents have indicated that it can be intimidating and stressful to report incidents of racial bias or discriminiation to school faculty, staff and administrators. In an effort to remove any barriers from this process and ensure students feel safe in coming forward, we have redesigned the process for reporting and investigating incidents of racial bias, discrimination and hate speech.
When a student or parent wants to report racially motivated harassment or hate speech, they will be able to do so in one of two ways: they can speak directly to any adult they trust in the building or they can use our new online reporting system. The online reporting system will be available on our website and will be reviewed with freshmen during social worker visits to Advisory. We will post QR codes around the building on our safety posters to allow students easy access from their iPad. Students will also be able create these reports anonymously if they prefer.
Once a student or family makes a report of racial discrimination, the student’s social worker will:
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Reach out, connect and listen to the student--first and foremost to provide care and support for the well-being of the student and family who has come forward;
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Report expressed concerns to the relevant school officials to ensure the offensive behavior is confronted and stops immediately; and
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Continue to support the student and family by developing a plan of support for the student and appropriate ways to follow up with the student and family, over the weeks following the incident to confirm the offending behavior has stopped and to ensure the well-being of the student.
Once a report has been made, school officials will investigate, meet with the offender and determine the appropriate consequences. We believe discipline should not only include behavioral consequences and loss of privileges, but also a learning experience for a student. To that end, we have developed a set of lessons around issues of race and discrimination that students will be required to complete as one part of any discipline consequence related to racial discrimination.
A new tool for confronting race-based offensive behavior.
While we missed out on many opportunities in the spring because of the pandemic, we were especially saddened that we needed to cancel our “Race, Equity and Diversity Day” for our Freshman students. Over 75 faculty and staff members developed a powerful educational experience for our students, one in which they could hear stories from around the building, but more importantly give students the tools they could use when confronted with offensive or insensitive comments or actions. Using the Social Justice Standards as a framework for learning, we created a series of learning opportunities for our freshman students through the daily Freshman Advisory program, the Freshman Race, Equity and Diversity Day and beyond, around the learning targets of identity, diversity, justice and action.
A critical takeaway from these lessons was to provide students with new and actionable skills for confronting offensive and inappropriate behaviors involving race. The planning committee identified “Speak up at School - How to Respond to Everyday Prejudice, Bias and Stereotypes” as a powerful tool for our students and teachers. This tool can be used by our students and staff so we can all speak up when we hear biased language or stereotypes in school. “Speak Up” provides students and teachers with 4 options for responding when confronted with offensive and/or biased encounters.
Interrupt: Speak up when you hear offensive language, every time you hear it. “I don’t like what you said. Your language is hurtful.”
Question: Ask the person a question to begin a discussion about their language. “Why did you say that? What did you mean?”
Educate: Explain why the term or statement is offensive. “Do you know where that word comes from? Do you know the history of that word?”
Echo: If someone else speaks up, back them up. “I agree that is offensive and unacceptable.”
The Freshman Race, Equity and Diversity lessons in the Freshman Advisory program and the Freshman Equity Day and beyond would have provided students with the opportunity to practice using the “Speak Up” protocol in various scenarios. It is our intention to present this tool to our students in the upcoming year through the Freshman Advisory Program and with their SSTs, providing students opportunities to apply these skills in scenarios in remote learning and when we eventually return to the school building.
How do we continue to learn and educate our faculty, staff and school leaders?
In our recent conversations with students, parents and alumni, we have also recognized our failure to educate our community in the work we have already done to increase the cultural and racial responsiveness of our faculty, staff and administrators. Noted below is a short summary of the work that we have done the past few years to improve in the area of equity, race and diversity.
We know it can be challenging to engage in conversations around race, bias and privilege. For the past three years, our faculty, staff and administrators have engaged in professional development and training to understand themselves as racial and cultural human beings. They have also learned how to uncover and disrupt in themselves, and in others, racial assumptions and biases in their thinking and professional practice. By doing this work, and deeply investing in this personal and professional learning, it is the expectation that all faculty and staff are responsible and accountable for ensuring Stevenson is an inclusive learning environment where racial intolerance and harassment are not tolerated. This professional development has occurred through attending Beyond Diversity training, Stevenson adult learning cadres, division professional development, and the 2019 Consortium Institute Day.
Equity, Race and Diversity (ERD) & Professional Learning: Professional learning focused on equity, race, and diversity is a three year learning sequence designed for faculty, staff and administrators to understand and take action around issues of equity, race and diversity within themselves, their practice and the systems within which they live and work in order to create a more inclusive learning environment for all students at Stevenson. We have chosen the Courageous Conversations™ protocols and agreements (CCAR) as a framework for this learning. Each learning year consists of 5 double period sessions per year. (Total of 15 two-hour sessions over 3 years.) The arc of this curriculum, along with learning targets that are evolving as our school community learns more, have been written and are continuously reviewed by the ERD Curriculum Advisory Committee and the ERD Steering Committee.
Faculty Cadre One: The focus in year one is Racial & Cultural Identity Formation: Understanding Self as a Racial and Cultural Being. The learning focuses on understanding self and self-reflection to begin one’s racial autobiography learning to listen and lean into our colleagues’ and students' lived racial & cultural journeys. Stevenson student outcome data is used as the foundation for the compelling “why” behind this work. The year 1 anchor text is: So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo.
Faculty Cadre Two: The focus in year two is Racial & Cultural Acceptance and Application to Professional Practice: Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces through Culturally Relevant Practices. We introduce the Social Justice Standards and how these standards can be a framework for reexamining our teaching practices and curriculum. We connect the work to the SEL competency of belongingness unpacking the impact of microaggressions, implicit bias and racial harassment on student learning. The anchor texts for year 2 are: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and/or Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong. These texts challenge our faculty’s mindsets while making connections to ourselves, our work and our professional practices.
Faculty Cadre Three: The focus in year three is: Racial & Cultural Adaptation: Using the Lens of Equity, Race and Inclusion for Systems Analysis to Create an Inclusive School Climate for All Students. In each session we uncover the questions and assumptions that affect our professional practice with colleagues, students and parents. Using Stevenson student data (academics, student voice surveys, college experiences, discipline, etc.), cadre members uncover issues of practice they want to explore. Then cadre members share their action research and collaborate with curricular team members to problem-solve and disrupt past discriminatory practices and create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for students and families. The anchor texts for year 3 are: Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools by Lewis and Diamond and/or How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.
Consortium Institute Day: In the spring of 2019, Stevenson hosted a consortium-wide Equity, Race and Diversity professional institute day with our sender district partners from D102, D013, D96, and the Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC). Over 1200 educators from across these districts came together to have an honest discussion around issues related to race and equity in our community. After a keynote address led by DeEtta Jones (Next Generation Leadership), sessions during the Institute focused on the following topics:
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Moving from microaggressions to more inclusive language;
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Why talking about race is so difficult;
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Understanding bias and reducing its negative impact; and
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Creating cogenerative dialogues in the classroom - way to include the narratives of all students.
Administrative Team Professional Development: Over the past four years the administrative team has engaged in learning and then leading the learning within their respective divisions around topics of equity, race, diversity and inclusion. In particular the administrative team has undertaken opportunities which have focused on: using Stevenson student data to create a compelling “why” statement for our work focused on race; strategies for facilitating learning within different divisions and academic teams; preparing each division for the February 2019 consortium-wide institute day on equity, race, diversity and inclusion; and how to make actionable, responsive changes.
Equity, Race and Diversity Steering Committee: A group of parents, teachers, SST members, Board of Education members and administrators meets four times a year to listen and learn from each other around issues of equity, race and diversity. This group provides multiple perspectives in creating learning experiences for faculty and students at Stevenson.
Division Specific Work: Supporting the ERD learning cadres, and leading up to and beyond the Consortium-Wide Institute Day, each of our curriculum divisions have dedicated time and resources to examine teaching, learning and curriculum. The goal of this work is to incorporate diverse narratives and viewpoints into the teaching fabric of Stevenson so that all students can see their learning as relevant to and for their lived experiences. Below are a few examples of this specific divisional work:
Communication Arts:
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Equity and Inclusivity have proven to be a large focus for this division as it takes on the responsibility of normalizing diversity in the content (namely, texts) we study. The division has created a set of three learning targets around equity, race and diversity, set a division goal of seeing that a majority of major texts taught in the division feature diverse authors and stories by the end of 2021, and begun training teams on how to frame and integrate diversity-infused lessons.
Social Studies:
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Teachers conducted a Literature Review of the AP US History Textbook from an Asian Critical Race Theory lens and changed the text for the 20-21 school year to provide a full narrative of the contributions of Asian Americans in US history. The Director and the AP US History Team prepared a presentation for the National Council of Social Studies on literary analysis and inquiry activities used to respond to the dearth of Asian American inclusion in many history texts. Additionally, race and diversity are explicit elements of the curriculum in History, Government/Civics, Sociology, Geography, and Constitutional Law courses.
Who will support us in our work?
As we continue our focus and our commitment to equity, race, diversity and inclusion, we believe systemic, institutionalized change is the responsibility of every Stevenson administrator, faculty member and staff member. Moving forward with our work in these areas, we want to be more intentional in our commitments and more directed in the changes we need to make. To that end, we are excited to share that Dr. LeViis Haney will be joining our team as our new Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Dr. Haney has over 19 years of experience in education, including 16 years as a school leader. He started his career as a classroom teacher and athletic coach at the middle and high school levels. Dr. Haney has also served as an athletic director, elementary school assistant principal and K-12 principal. He has most recently served as principal at The Joseph Sears School in Kenilworth, Illinois, and Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, Illinois.
Dr. Haney will work alongside the Stevenson administrative team to: (1) make important decisions related to revisions of school policy and procedures; (2) support the professional learning of faculty and staff; (3) guide insights into practices related to teaching and learning; (4) advocate for students from diverse backgrounds; (5) collaborate with administration to recruit, hire, and mentor additional faculty of color; and, (6) evaluate and advise needed changes to insure that Stevenson’s school culture promotes the values of diversity and inclusion. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Haney to the Stevenson High School team!
How can you help?
As parents and guardians, you are essential partners in our work. Noted above are the books faculty, staff and administrators are reading in each adult learning cadre to acquire new racial and cultural knowledge, cultural awareness and racial competency skills. These books are available at your local library and in our school library. We invite you to read one or more of these selections and discuss your learning with your student and others in your neighborhood. Likewise, we invite you to attend upcoming events Stevenson co-sponsors in partnership with the Family Action Network (F.A.N.). And always, we invite you to email or call us to engage in a critical conversation around the work we are doing to create a more inclusive environment for all students at Stevenson.
In the last few months, our county, community, school and students have experienced illness, changes in the way we live and “do school,” and racial hurt and trauma. Due to Covid-19, we have not been able to walk down the hall and reach out and “be there for our students”. This makes our work difficult - but not impossible. Our students look to us to teach them the skills necessary to engage in courageous conversations about race, equity and inclusion with their peers and the adults in their lives. Our students look to us to provide opportunities for meaningful discussions based on a fully told narrative of our country’s history and current events. Our students look to us, the adults at Stevenson, to lead them and our community in making Stevenson a more inclusive environment for each and everyone of them. We are committed to anti-racist work at Stevenson High School.
Thank you for your support as we continue the relentless pursuit of our mission of Success for Every Student.
Sincerely,
Eric Twadell, PhD
Superintendent
Troy Gobble
Principal
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Reopening Decision Announcement - July 21, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
This is a letter we never imagined we would have to write.
After much deliberation and having determined that any form of in-person learning as we begin school in August will a) compromise the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff; b) fall significantly short of our high expectations for teaching and learning; and c) not provide any of the social experiences that we would want students to have, we have made the difficult decision to begin the 2020 - 2021 school year for Stevenson High School with a continuation of remote learning in an enhanced Remote Learning + model.
What does Remote Learning + mean?:
- All students will start the school year on a remote learning schedule.
- Families do not need to enroll in the previously announced Remote Learning Academy.
- Classes for all students will begin on Monday, August 17.
- We will facilitate a virtual Freshman Orientation the week of August 10.
- Student schedules will be available the week of August 10.
- Students will meet live online (synchronously) with their teachers and their classes every period, every school day through Canvas or Zoom.
- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) removed restrictions on assessments and grades for students for the 2020 - 2021 school year. We will return to our “pre-March 13” standard assessment and grading practices.
- We will have a full offering of virtual small group and individual tutoring options available for students.
- If allowed by the ISBE and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), activities and athletics will meet on campus after school.
- We will provide on-site meal service and safe work spaces on site for students in need.
- We will provide virtual student services and support for students.
- Our PediaTrust and Stevenson High School on-site medical team will provide students, faculty and staff with virtual medical appointments and in-person, on-site coronavirus testing in our SHS COVID Clinic.
- The Remote Learning + model will apply for the full first semester.
- However, if the health and safety conditions allow us to gradually bring additional students, faculty and staff back to campus in a blended learning model, we will be able to quickly do so.
We are currently finalizing the details of our Remote Learning + model, and we will provide you further information on or before Friday, July 31.
Rationale
As you might imagine, this was a difficult decision to make knowing the impact it will have on families, students and our faculty and staff. Because this decision is significant, it is important to share with you our rationale and why we believe starting the year in the Remote Learning + model is the best option at this time for our students, faculty and staff.
Please excuse the length of the remainder of this correspondence, but we believe it is important to be as thorough as possible in providing a rationale for our decision.
Student, Faculty, Staff Health and Safety
As you would expect, our first, and most important priority in making a decision about the start of the school year has been the health and safety of all members of our Stevenson community. We currently have students, faculty and staff members who have been infected with the coronavirus, and we have family members that have been infected and/or died of this virus. Our support and our sympathies go out to our community during these difficult times.
We know that if we return to in-person instruction, students, faculty and / or staff members will become infected at school. Unlike our elementary and middle schools, we cannot implement guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) and isolate students into “pods” in one room throughout the school day. Even in a “hybrid” or blended model of teaching and learning with students on campus two days a week, we would still have more than 2,500 people on campus each day moving throughout the building in and out of various spaces.
Given these circumstances, we simply do not feel comfortable putting our students, faculty and staff in an environment that might compromise their health or the health of their family members at home.
Beyond the obvious concerns about student, faculty or staff infection, the quarantine and contact tracing procedures we have received from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Lake County Department of Public Health (LCDPH) make it very clear that we could potentially have hundreds of students, faculty and staff members quarantined for up to 14 days at various points throughout the fall.
More specifically, the most current guidance (July 2020) from the IDPH and LCDPH states that:
- Anyone that is infected with Coronavirus must be in quarantine for 10 days from the start of the illness including 1 day without fever.
- Additionally, anyone (regardless of whether they are infected) that was within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 cumulative minutes (over a 14 day period) will need to be quarantined and cannot return to campus for 14 days.
As local schools, including our own, have tried to open up sports camps, we have already seen the significant effect that contact tracing and quarantining will have. There will be constant interruption and shutdowns with potentially hundreds of students, faculty and staff members being quarantined at various points throughout the first semester. This constant and continual interruption will have a serious and negative impact on our ability to provide students with a consistent high-quality learning experience. Whatever benefit there may have been to having students in school for two days a week will be quickly negated when they and their teachers will need to be quarantined for 10-14 days at home one or more times as we start the year and when flu season starts in the fall.
Blended Learning Schedule vs. Remote Learning +
While the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff has been the first, most important priority in our planning, we also want to ensure that our students receive the highest quality learning experience we can offer while in a pandemic.
We have studied at considerable length ISBE and the CDC guidance. We have also reviewed this guidance with our legal counsel and liability insurance provider, and both teams have made it absolutely clear we cannot and should not take shortcuts or ignore the official school reopening guidelines. In addition to requiring face masks and limiting gatherings to 50 people or fewer, ISBE guidance makes it clear that schools should implement social distancing (6 feet or greater) to protect students and adults from viral transmission. In a school of over 4300 students and 700 adults on campus each day, the only way we could come close to adhering to these social distancing guidelines is to reduce the number of students on campus at any one time to approximately 1500 - 1700 students per day.
As we began our planning, we quickly realized that the most effective way to adhere to social distancing requirements was to create a “hybrid” or blended learning model. For the past three months, we have developed a blended learning model in which students would be on campus two days per week, learning remotely one day per week, and doing independent work the other two days per week. While we ran simulations and potential schedules on similar blended learning models, e.g., one week in, one week out, in-person instruction every other day, some students in-person and others online for the same class, etc., they all had one thing in common, students would be out of school more than they would be in school.
Although the blended learning model we developed would have provided students with 2 days of in-person instruction, this model has significant limitations:
- A blended learning schedule would only enable students to be on campus 2 days per week given the ISBE social distancing guidelines.
- Students would be doing asynchronous work (projects, essays, tests, quizzes, etc.) two days per week at home without any contact with their classmates or classroom teachers.
- In a blended learning schedule, we would only be able to cover 50 - 60% of the course curriculum, thus putting our students at significant disadvantage compared to what more we can accomplish in a fully remote learning model.
While certainly not ideal, beginning the year in a Remote Learning + model provides several benefits:
- A remote learning model allows students to connect every class period, every day with their classroom teacher and classmates.
- Students schedules will more closely resemble our eight-period day with classes during the day and homework assignments, readings, etc., in the evening.
- Remote learning classes will meet every day and will cover 100% of the course curriculum. Daily instruction will provide us with a stronger opportunity to prepare students for subsequent studies, not to mention their ACT, SAT and Advanced Placement exams.
Obviously, everyone would prefer returning to a pre-March 13 Stevenson High School. Unfortunately, this is not possible at this time. Of the remaining options, we strongly believe that our Remote Learning + model is the best option for keeping students on track academically.
The Daily Student Experience
As educators and parents of school age children ourselves, we understand schools provide students with important social interactions and experiences throughout a normal school day. The most compelling rationale for having some form of in-person learning is the need for students to regain a sense of normalcy and have positive social experiences during this uncertain time. However, given the significant health and safety guidelines we must follow, there will be absolutely nothing normal about the daily experience for students if we try to bring students back on campus two days per week. In fact, we will be required to do everything we can to limit students' social interactions with other students and adults.
For the two days students would be on campus in the blended learning model:
- Deans, faculty, staff and our security team would enforce the 6-foot social distancing rule and mask requirement throughout the day.
- This will be particularly important (and difficult) as we have had numerous parents tell us they will refuse to have their children wear a mask while in school.
- Teachers would teach behind plexiglass barriers on their classroom desks to minimize viral transmission.
- There will be no unstructured student time during the day.
- We would need to eliminate all student “free periods.”
- All students will be assigned to silent study halls (and assigned seats) when not in class.
- Students would be assigned to specific lunch rooms:
- Senior students will not be allowed to leave campus during lunch periods.
- Students would be assigned to lunch rooms of less than 50 students with tables of 3 students or fewer seated six to seven feet apart.
- Students would need to eat their lunch behind plexiglass barriers as this would be the only time during the day that they could remove their required masks.
- All soft seating has been removed from hallways and common areas to eliminate impromptu student gatherings.
- All meetings between students and teachers and / or counselors would be held virtually.
- Students arriving in the school building prior to 8:20 a.m. would be assigned to supervised silent study halls.
- Students would not be allowed in the school building after school unless assigned to rooms for specific athletic or co-curricular activities.
If we were to begin with any variation of in-person instruction with the health and safety procedures we must follow, including contact tracing and quarantines, and the constant interruptions and shut downs that will follow, we are convinced that we will not be able to create the social experience we want for our students. In fact, we have become convinced that Stevenson will quickly become a place where students don’t want to be.
Many of our current and alumni students tell us that some of their most memorable experiences at Stevenson occur in our athletic and / or co-curricular programs. We are committed to providing students with on-site and / or virtual co-curricular activities that will provide pro-social experiences and connect students with one another and caring adults at Stevenson.
We will have a virtual co-curricular fair in the near future during which students will have the opportunity to learn more about Stevenson’s co-curricular offerings. Students will find new opportunities to explore personal interests. In addition to participating in our co-curricular programs, we will continue providing innovative activities to engage students in a remote learning environment. Activities will include community service opportunities, lunch-time and after school recreational activities, and whole-school events that showcase our diverse student talent.
Moving Forward
As you would hope and expect, we, together with members of our faculty, staff and administrative team, have spent thousands of hours over the past three months trying to find a way to provide some form of in-person learning experience for our students. Ultimately, we feel that beginning in August in our Remote Learning + model will give us the best chance to create an instructional model that will provide students with a consistent high quality learning experience and the best social experience under the circumstances, all while providing in the best way possible for the health and safety of students and adults in our extended Stevenson family.
When we moved Stevenson High School to an online environment this past March, our teachers did an amazing job of developing and implementing a plan for remote learning with only one weekend to prepare. By making the decision now to begin the year in our Remote Learning + model, we are confident our teachers will have the time and resources to do even better work in creating remote teaching and learning opportunities for our students.
As you may have read previously, we will be hosting a webinar this evening to personally share this information and respond to questions, comments and concerns that you may have. You can access the webinar here: https://zoom.us/j/99026014518.
We will provide more information and FAQs on our Remote Learning + plan for the fall semester on or before Friday, July 31. In the meantime, if you have specific questions that you would like to discuss with a counselor or member of our Student Services Team, please feel free to call us at 847-415-4500.
Most Sincerely,
Eric Twadell, PhD Troy Gobble
Superintendent Principal
Reopening Webinar Information - July 15, 2020
Stevenson High School
Reopening Planning Update
Community Webinar
Tuesday, July 21 - 7 p.m.
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
We sincerely hope that you have been able to find some time this summer to find some rest and relaxation. We are well aware of how stressful the last few months have been.
We are looking forward to providing you with a virtual update on our current planning for the fall semester of the 2020-2021 school year. It is our goal to create the safest possible learning environment for the students and the adults as they return to school in August. We have spent the last few months re-designing our school practices, procedures and the physical building to implement the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for reopening schools.
As the progression and current reality of the Coronavirus disease seems to change day by day, to be perfectly honest, we are not yet ready to make a final decision on how we plan to start school next month. During these unprecedented times, four weeks seems like an eternity and a lot can change between now and the start of the school year.
With that said, we would like to start a conversation with the community about how our students will learn in the fall. The presentation will include:
- Our new health and safety protocols
- Changes to building operations and services
- Options for students: Remote Learning Academy and Flexible Learning Schedule
- Instructional expectations of both remote learning and blended learning
By July 24, families will need to choose between our Flexible Learning Schedule option and our Remote Learning Academy. It is our goal to provide you enough context and explanation that you will be able to make an informed decision for your family and student(s).
We will be hosting a community Zoom webinar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 (details below) to share the work that we have done thus far to prepare for the start of the school year. Participants will have the ability to ask questions through the Q&A function on Zoom and before the event via Google Form (see below for details).
Joining us for the webinar will be:
- Mr. Sean Carney, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Operations
- Dr. Susan Sirota, PediaTrust Board Chair and Medical Director for Stevenson High School
- Ms. Sarah Bowen, Director of Student Services
You will be able to access the Zoom Webinar here: https://zoom.us/j/99026014518
While we will have the Q & A function enabled on our Zoom Webinar, we also wanted to provide you with the opportunity to submit questions in advance. If you have any questions that you would like to send to us ahead of time so that we can incorporate them into our presentation, please do so here: https://forms.gle/cLqanGCDBMDk8eGH7
We cannot thank you enough for your patience, flexibility and grace during this time.
Sincerely,
Eric Twadell Troy Gobble
Superintendent Principal
Reopening Update/Remote Learning Academy - July 10, 2020
Dear Stevenson Students, Parents and Guardians,
We sincerely hope that you have been able to find some time this summer for rest and relaxation. We know how stressful life has been for students and families during the current pandemic. We also appreciate your patience as we have worked to develop our plans for the 2020-21 school year.
We will be presenting our Reopening Plan for Stevenson High School to the Board of Education in mid-July. In the meantime, we are anticipating that we will have two pathways for students to consider as we begin the first semester of the 2020-21 school year: (1) Flexible Scheduling Model; (2) Remote Learning Academy. The intent of this letter is to explain the Remote Learning Academy. More information will be forthcoming on the Flexible Scheduling Model and our Reopening Plan for Stevenson High School on Tuesday, July 21.
Within the Flexible Scheduling Model, we are hopeful that health and safety conditions will allow us to start the school year in August in a blended learning model. The blended learning model will give us the opportunity to start the school year at 50% student density and maintain social distancing (and follow all other health required safety measures including wearing a mask) in our classrooms and throughout the school day. Starting the school year in the blended learning model would include students following a Green/Gold schedule and would attend in-person instruction on an alternating schedule of two days the first week, three days the next, two days the third, etc. On the two to three days per week that students are not on-campus they would complete asynchronous work from home (projects, assignments, assessments, etc.). More information will be forthcoming on the Flexible Scheduling Model and our Reopening Plan for Stevenson High School on Tuesday, July 21.
Remote Learning Academy
Based on our recent survey of families, we understand and recognize that many students may not feel comfortable returning to in-person instruction in August but still would prefer to have daily instruction and contact with their teacher. As a result, we will be building a full Remote Learning Academy for our students for the 2020-21 school year.
In choosing the Stevenson High School Remote Learning Academy, your student would commit to an online learning experience for the first semester of the 2020-21 school year. If there is no widely available vaccine or treatment for the coronavirus by the end of the 2020 calendar year, we will offer the Remote Learning Academy for the second semester as well (registration beginning in November).
How will students learn in the Stevenson High School Remote Learning Academy?
The Remote Learning Academy will be a completely online learning experience through Zoom and / or Canvas (Stevenson’s learning management system). This remote learning experience will be both synchronous (webinar-style instruction, presentations, discussions, critiques, and conferences) as well as asynchronous (independent tasks, assignments or projects). Students attending Stevenson in the Remote Learning Academy will have a synchronous learning experience each day of the week in all of their classes.
What classes can my student take in the Remote Learning Academy?
Given the significant number of families that have indicated an interest in a fully remote learning experience during the first semester, we anticipate being able to schedule most courses (especially core classes such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies) in the Remote Learning Academy. While we anticipate that most courses will be available in the Remote Learning Academy, there may be some courses that we are unable to offer due to insufficient enrollment. In those cases, counselors will work with students about possible options which may include alternate elective courses, or credit for elective courses via our partnerships with online education providers.
What is the daily schedule for the Remote Learning Academy?
The Remote Learning Academy daily schedule will be aligned to the regular SHS daily schedule. The Remote Learning Academy periods will be slightly shorter to ensure that students have a break from their screens between class periods and include free periods and a lunch period.
Period | Remote Learning Academy Daily Schedule |
1 | 8:35 - 9:16 |
2 | 9:31 - 10:08 |
3 | 10:23 - 11:00 |
4 | 11:15 - 11:52 |
5 | 12:07 - 12:44 |
6 | 12:59 - 1:36 |
7 | 1:51 - 2:28 |
8 | 2:43 - 3:20 |
What will instruction look like in the Remote Learning Academy?
Students will experience daily synchronous instruction in the Remote Learning Academy. At the beginning of each period, teachers will meet with students in a synchronous fashion (live, face-to-face learning). After the class begins, our teachers may choose to continue with either a synchronous experience (live, face-to-face learning or task) or continue with an asynchronous experience (learning or tasks where students can work independently). All classes in our remote environment will begin and end with a synchronous segment.
What will assessment and grading look like in the Remote Learning Academy?
There will be no substantive difference in assessment and grading between the Remote Learning Academy and in-person instruction in the Flexible Scheduling Model. Unlike the State of Illinois mandated remote learning experience in the spring, assessments and a student’s grades, scores or marks can rise and fall while attending the Remote Learning Academy.
Can my student participate in athletics and co-curricular activities while attending the Remote Learning Academy?
Yes. We believe that athletics and co-curricular activities are an important part of a student’s high school experience. Participation in athletics and co-curricular activities will be especially important for students who are attending the Remote Learning Academy.
If we are interested in the Remote Learning Academy, what should we do next?
We are providing this information to SHS families at this time so parents, guardians and students can begin to think about their own unique situation and whether their student feels comfortable attending in-person instruction starting in August, or if they would prefer the Stevenson High School Remote Learning Academy option. We will be sending registration information for the Remote Learning Academy on Tuesday, July 21. For scheduling purposes, it is critical that the form is completed for each student no later than July 24. In the meantime, if you have any questions please feel free to contact our Student Services Division at 847-415-4500 and we will have a counselor reach out to you as soon as possible.
We are currently finalizing our Reopening Plan for Stevenson High School and we will be sharing more information on Tuesday, July 21. We will also be hosting a webinar on our Stevenson High School Reopening Plan on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. - more information will be forthcoming.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility and grace as we have been working through these challenging issues.
Most sincerely,
Dr. Eric Twadell Mr. Troy Gobble
Superintendent Principal
Parent Survey on Reopening - June 24, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you have been able to relax with your families during these early days of summer.
As we look forward to the start of the 2020-21 school year, we know that many of you may have questions and concerns about reopening Stevenson High School. You are not alone. We also have many questions that need to be answered, as significant decisions must be made before reopening Stevenson in August.
As you may have heard in the news yesterday, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released Joint Guidance for the 2020-2021 school year that includes numerous health and safety measures including:
- Masks or face shields will be required to be worn by all faculty, staff and students.
- Social distancing protocols must be followed. A Blended Learning model will likely be followed with 50% of our students on campus each day.
- Extensive building cleaning will occur throughout the day and in the evening.
- Large group gatherings or activities with more than 50 people will not be allowed.
We believe it is important to hear from you as we make plans to reopen Stevenson. We are conducting a brief survey of parents and guardians to determine their current comfort levels with having your student(s) return to campus. We realize that for some, their responses to this survey may change between now and the start of the 2020-21 school year. However, we would greatly appreciate your current thoughts to help guide our decision-making process.
Please complete the survey linked below by 4 p.m. Monday, June 29. Please complete one survey per Stevenson student in your household. If you have more than one student at SHS, please fill out a separate survey for each. Here is a link to the survey:
https://forms.gle/u6GXR8hL9FcuCpSq6
In mid July, we will be providing detailed information about our reopening plans. Your feedback will play a valuable role in developing these plans. Thank you for your assistance as we work together to ensure the health and safety of SHS students and staff.
Sincerely,
Troy Gobble Sarah Bowen
Principal Director of Student Services
“以上消息张贴在Stevenson网站(www.d125.org)的“ 与家人沟通”板块。您可使用网站的翻译功能(位于右下角)浏览本文件的其他语言版。”
"위 메시지는 Stevenson 웹사이트(www.d125.org)의 'Communication with Families'(가족과의 소통) 섹션에 게시되어 있습니다. (오른쪽 하단에 있는) 웹 사이트의 번역 기능을 사용하여 이 문서를 다른 언어로 볼 수 있습니다."
上記のメッセージは、スティーブンソン高校のウェブサイト(www.d125.org)内にある保護者向けページ(Communication with Families)に記載されています。ウェブサイト上の翻訳機能(ページ右下にあります)を利用すると、他の言語で本書の内容を表示できます。
"ऊपर दिया गया सन्देश Stevenson (स्टीवेंसन) की वेबसाइट (www.d125.org) पर ‘Communication with Families’ (‘परिवारों के साथ बातचीत’) खंड के अंतर्गत पोस्ट किया हुआ है। आप इस डॉक्यूमेंट को किसी अन्य भाषा में पढने के लिए वेबसाइट के अनुवाद फंक्शन (जो कि नीचे दाएं कोने में दिया हुआ है) का प्रयोग कर सकते हैं।”
Находящееся выше сообщение помещено на вебсайте школы Stevenson (www.d125.org) в разделе «Communication with Families» (связь с семьями). Вы можете воспользоваться функцией перевода этого вебсайта, расположенной в правом нижнем углу, чтобы прочитать этот документ на другом языке.
“El mensaje anterior se encuentra también en el sitio web de Stevenson (www.d125.org) en la sección de ‘Comunicación con las Familias’. Usted puede utilizar la función de traducción del sitio web (situada en la esquina inferior derecha) para ver este documento en otro idioma”.
"Ang mensahe sa itaas ay nakapaskil sa Stevenson website (www.d125.org) sa ilalim ng 'Communication with Families' section. Maaari ninyong gamitin ang translate function ng website (na matatagpuan sa ibabang kanto sa kanan) upang mabasa ang dokumentong ito sa ibang wika."
Registration Information for Incoming Freshmen - June 17, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2024,
Congratulations on your child’s recent graduation from eighth grade and welcome to the SHS Patriot Family! While we continue to await guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to inform our plans for the opening of the 2020-21 school year, we are writing to share information regarding two processes which occur prior to the start of next school year.
- Registration/fee payment
Stevenson High School will utilize online registration for the 2020-21 school year. For complete information, you may access the online registration link available beginning Thursday, June 18 on the school website. Please note that registration is required in order for your child to begin classes for the 2020-21 school year. The following are some key points to assist with the registration process:
- The annual residency verification process must be completed before you will be able to register online. If you have not yet proven residency for the 2020-21 school year, please use the parent Infinite Campus portal to upload the necessary documents. Please note that the length of time required to review and approve documents submitted is approximately 2-3 days. Detailed instructions for completing the residency verification process may be found here. Additional information and resources are also available through the Annual Residency Verification Procedures section of the SHS website. Should you have questions regarding residency, please contact our residency team members by emailing residency@d125.org.
- Registration will be finalized by paying school fees online with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit/debit card, or an electronic check.
- If you are unable to pay school fees online, please call 847-415-4090 and leave a message. A staff member will contact you to provide support with the registration and fee payment process. Please know that our office staff is working remotely during this time to address questions/concerns. Please do not email registration documents, as we are unable to accept these documents via mail.
The registration deadline is Sunday, July 26. We encourage you to register online as soon as possible so that we are able to begin the school year with accurate student enrollment information.
2. Orientation
The SHS Freshman Mentor Program, which consists of over 200 junior and senior students, is working hard to plan a welcoming and exciting orientation experience for the Class of 2024! At this point in the summer, we are uncertain about the format for orientation as we continue to monitor our state’s progress through the Restore Illinois plan and review forthcoming guidance from the ISBE and IDPH. What we do know at this point is that all students will participate in some type of orientation session (whether remotely or at SHS) that will occur some time during August. We will provide more information regarding orientation in mid-July.
Orientation includes a number of important steps which students must complete before the first day of school including: acknowledging and signing the guidebook, picking up textbooks and ID, and receiving a course schedule. Please know that we are working to plan for some type of orientation session that will include these steps (whether remotely or at SHS) and will occur some time in August. We will provide more information regarding orientation in mid-July. Here is some information our FMPs would like to share with freshmen.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we continue to work to ensure the health and safety of our students, families, and staff. We hope you and your family enjoy the rest of your summer.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
Registration Information for Grades 10-12 - June 17, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope this email finds you and your family healthy and safe. While we continue to await guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to inform our plans for the opening of the 2020-21 school year, we are writing to share information regarding two processes which occur prior to the start of next school year.
- Registration/fee payment
Stevenson High School will utilize online registration for the 2020-21 school year. For complete information, you may access the online registration link available beginning Thursday, June 18 on the school website. Please note that registration is required in order for your child to begin classes for the 2020-21 school year. The following are some key points to assist with the registration process:
- The annual residency verification process must be completed before you will be able to register online. If you have not yet proven residency for the 2020-21 school year, please use the parent Infinite Campus portal to upload the necessary documents. Please note that the length of time required to review and approve documents submitted is approximately 2-3 days. Detailed instructions for completing the residency verification process may be found here. Additional information and resources are also available through the Annual Residency Verification Procedures section of the SHS website. Should you have questions regarding residency, please contact our residency team members by emailing residency@d125.org.
- Registration will be finalized by paying school fees online with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit/debit card, or an electronic check.
- If you are unable to pay school fees online, please call 847-415-4090 and leave a message. A staff member will contact you to provide support with the registration and fee payment process. Please know that our office staff is working remotely during this time to address questions/concerns. Please do not email registration documents, as we are unable to accept these documents via mail.
The registration deadline is Sunday, July 26. We encourage you to register online as soon as possible so that we are able to begin the school year with accurate student enrollment information.
2. Orientation
Prior to the beginning of each school year, all Stevenson students must participate in orientation. Orientation includes a number of important steps which students must complete before the first day of school including: acknowledging and signing the Student Guidebook, picking up textbooks and ID, receiving a course schedule, and taking a yearbook picture*. At this point in the summer, we are uncertain about the format for orientation as we continue to monitor our state’s progress through the Restore Illinois plan and review forthcoming guidance from the ISBE and IDPH. What we do know at this point is that all students will participate in some type of orientation session (whether remotely or at SHS) that will occur some time during August. We will provide more information regarding orientation in mid-July.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we continue to work to ensure the health and safety of our students, families, and staff. We hope you and your family enjoy the rest of your summer.
Kind regards,
Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services
* Please note that yearbook pictures are typically only taken during orientation for sophomores and juniors. Seniors will receive more information about yearbook photos directly from Visual Image Photography.
Updates on Reopening, Summer Activities - June 12, 2020
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Statement on Recent Events - June 4, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
Yesterday we were made aware of a video showing an incident between a group of students and a Stevenson High School dean. The Stevenson dean is currently on administrative leave pending an investigation into the incident. At Stevenson High School we expect all of our professional educators to be respectful, appropriate and professional in their interactions with students.
Our work around equity, race, and diversity continues to be focused on building awareness and how to confront acts of racism personally, immediately and locally. Stevenson is not indifferent when we see the dignity of individuals and communities threatened--whether it is through a violent conflict, subtle discrimination, overt neglect of rights, or through words of hate and actions. Our Board of Education, leadership team, faculty, and staff work together in solidarity against racism and hate.
Our school’s mission is Success for Every Student. When we fall short of this ideal, we disappoint our students, our parents and ourselves. Thank you to those who have reached out over the past few days. It is clear we have not lived up to our high standards. Our school should be a safe space for every student, at all times.
Racial discrimination causes grief, sadness, anger and frustration over what feels like an inability to conquer racism and protect our loved ones and our communities. These conversations can be difficult for students and adults. On Tuesday, June 2, Mr. Gobble, Principal and Ms. Bowen, Director of Student Services, sent an email to all families and students acknowledging the incredibly challenging week our nation has undergone, and encouraging students who were seeking an outlet for their anger, grief and confusion to reach out to our counseling staff for help. Their letter, entitled “Help for Students During Troubled Times,” can be found in the “Communication With Parents” section at https://www.d125.org/parents.
We are here to listen, to learn, and to get better. We remain committed to our role in continuing the conversation on equity, race, and diversity. Please know that we are available to talk to you at any time now or in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact either one or both of us to set up an appointment by phone or by Zoom.
Sincerely,
Eric Twadell Troy Gobble
Superintendent Principal
etwadell@d125.org tgobble@d125.org
(847) 415-4101 (847) 415-4106
Resources/Links
Resources and Links
- Daily Bell Schedules
- Report an Absence
- Check Schedule/Attendance
- Check Academic Progress
- Volunteer at SHS
- GoFAN Ticketing and Parking
- For iPad/tech assistance, contact Nancy Hudson at nhudson@d125.org
- To contact a member of our nursing staff, email nurses@d125.org
- Has your contact information changed? How to update in Infinite Campus
Logins
Logins
- Patriot Dollars
- Families can use Patriot Dollars as a way for students to make purchases on campus, including food and beverages for lunch.
- If you do not have a Patriot Dollars account, click on the button above to create one. A separate account is needed for each student. Patriot Dollars questions? Call 847-415-4313 or email patriotdollars@d125.org.
- Patriot Dollars only accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. American Express is NOT accepted.
- There is no “low balance” alert in Patriot Dollars.
- Canvas
- Canvas is our Learning Management System (LMS). Teachers use Canvas to post resources and collect assignments. As a parent, you are invited to be an observer of your student's classes.
- Infinite Campus
- Parents can use Infinite Campus to check student attendance and schedules.
- Parents must register for an account to access Infinite Campus.
- Interactive Report Card
- The Interactive Report Card is where you can find your student's weekly progress and final grades.
- Use Infinite Campus login information to access the Interactive Report Card.
- Naviance
- Naviance is an online tool to assist with college planning. Our College and Career Center team often posts resources here.
- Use student Gmail credentials to login.
- School Store
- The School Store is where parents can make purchases related to their student's curricular or co-curricular needs.
Stay Connected
By actively engaging with Stevenson, you forge a connection with your child’s education and community.
Learn more:
- Parent Groups
- Parent Education
- Fundraisers
- Volunteer at SHS
Alert Notifications
Alert Notifications From SHS
When needed, we use email, telephone messages and on occasion text messages to notify students, parents and guardians of significant schedule changes, emergency alerts or time-sensitive information that requires attention. When sending this communication we use the email addresses and telephone numbers entered during registration.
To check or change the contact information we send this communication to, we suggest logging into Infinite Campus (IC) to make sure the email and cell phone numbers listed for you are current. Once you are logged into IC, click on the 'More' menu item and then select 'Family Information' where you can make any updates. Parents who do not have an account can request access to Infinite Campus online and anyone having difficulty logging into the IC portal should contact the Data Processing Department at data_processing@d125.org.
Text Notifications
Parents and guardians new to Stevenson who would like to receive text notifications from Stevenson High School can sign up by texting Y to 67587. In order to receive text notifications, the number you opt in from must be in our Infinite Campus database. To verify your number is in our Infinite Campus database, please read these instructions. Please Note: Text notifications will always be used in conjunction with voice and email communications. Texting will never be used as a sole mode of communication.
Home Language Survey
Home Language Survey
The state of Illinois requires schools to collect a Home Language Survey from every new student. This information is used to count the number of students whose families speak a language other than English at home. It also helps to identify the students who need to be assessed for English language proficiency. Parents and guardians of new students should complete the survey in one of the languages below and return it to Stevenson.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Attendance
SHS: 847-415-4000, press 2
Tech Campus (CLC): 847-223-6681, ext 0
attendance@d125.org
Enrollment
Registration
Nurses
Athletics
Summer School
Parking Questions
Registrar/Transcripts
SHS Communications
Stevenson High School offers two electronic communications to help you stay informed, The Daily Digest and e-Minuteman. Sign up to receive the newsletters on the SHS Communications page.