Parents

September 6, 2024

Dear Students & Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2025:

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 in 2020.  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:

• File a 2025-26 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. The FAFSA may be completed by US citizens, US permanent residents, and some VISA holders. Click to learn more regarding eligibility requirements to complete the FAFSA.
• File a 2025-26 Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.  The alternative application allows qualifying undocumented students who are not 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.  More information regarding eligibility requirements for the alternative application may be found here.
• 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 submit the FAFSA Nonparticipation Form using their ISAC portal. Directions for completing this process may be found here.

Please note:  The 2025-26 FAFSA is undergoing a revision process and is not expected to be available for families to complete until December, 2024.  The FAFSA Nonparticipation Form is also not available for families to complete until December, 2024.  

Once the FAFSA becomes available, we encourage families to complete it as soon as possible as this does increase the likelihood of receiving the financial aid and state-based MAP grant aid for which your family may qualify.  In addition, families with unique circumstances which may impact financial aid are encouraged to connect directly with the Financial Aid Office of the college.  After spring break, we will follow-up with families who have not completed one of the three steps described above to be sure this requirement is fulfilled prior to graduation.

On September 30th, our post-secondary counselors, Mrs. Sara Hanson & Mr. Dan Miller, will partner with Mr. Jerry Cebrzynski (Associate Vice President for Financial Aid at Lake Forest College) to host a Financial Aid Program for families.  The presentation begins at 7:00 pm and will be held in-person in the West Auditorium as well as remotely via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/95296140065. On December 17th, our post-secondary counselors will host a FAFSA Completion Workshop by appointment.  More information about this program will be shared with 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. Our ISAC representative, Emily Coveny, may be reached via email (Emily.coveny@illinois.gov) or by phone (847-309-4510).

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

August 15, 2024

Hello Senior Families!

The College Career Center will hold its annual Senior Family Night from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, August 26th. The event will be in the PAC and live-streamed through Zoom https://zoom.us/j/92935034765. It is open to all parents and guardians of seniors at Stevenson.

During the presentation, Post Secondary Counselors Sara (English) Hanson 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.org, or contact the CCC at 847-415-4517 by Monday, August 19th.

Sincerely,

Ms. Sara Hanson and Mr. Dan Miller
SHS Post Secondary Counselors

August 14, 2024

Dear Parent(s):

As we prepare to start the 2024-2025 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 21, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm: Last Names A – L
• Thursday, August 29, 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 the Infinite Campus portal. 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 Carlson Labs parking lot just south of Rte. 22 on Schelter Road. We will run shuttle buses to and from the Carlson Labs 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 22 and 30.
Sincerely,

Troy Gobble
Principal

Physical Education Class Location Notes:

• All Choice PE and Freshmen Foundations classes will meet in the PWC on the turf.
• All Lifeguarding & Pool Leadership classes will meet on the Pool Deck (Room 5000).
• All other P.E. classes will meet in the rooms  below: 
  • APE & APE leadership → Room 5042
  • Adventure Education Class → Room 2111 
  • PE leadership → Field House

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:

• 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 pool lobby/Glass Commons (East Building).  Stop by to ask questions or say hello!
• Have your Infinite Campus questions answered or activate your account in the Principal’s Conference Room (RM 3046/3048).
• Stop by to see School Operations at the Patriot School Store off of the Wood Commons (west building) to inquire about the Patriot Dollar program, purchase new Stevenson Swag, or ask about Transportation.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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 (in the west) and the ELC (in the east) to learn about the drop-in tutoring resources available for your student. 
• Visit the College/Career Center in Room 1123 (West Building) throughout the evening.
• Stop by the Wood Commons (West Building) to learn how the Stevenson Foundation and Alumni Association support student success and engage with community members throughout the year.
• Purchase Stevenson apparel in the Patriot School Store (Wood Commons/West Building) or the Boosters in the Glass Commons from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
• Enjoy refreshments during the evening in both the East Building and West Building cafeteria/commons areas.

August 14, 2024

Dear Parents of Freshmen and Transfer Students:

As we begin the 2024-2025 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:

• Wednesday, August 21 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm: Last Names A – L
• Thursday, August 29 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 the Infinite Campus portal. Interpreters for the six languages most commonly spoken by SHS families will be available for the counselor discussions in the locations listed below.

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.

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 the Infinite Campus portal. Please bring this schedule with you.

Physical Education Class Location Notes:

• All Choice PE and Freshmen Foundations classes will meet in the PWC on the turf.
• All Lifeguarding & Pool Leadership classes will meet on the Pool Deck (Room 5000).
• All other P.E. classes will meet in the rooms  below: 
  • APE & APE leadership → Room 5042
  • Adventure Education Class → Room 2111 
  • PE leadership → Field House

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:

• 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 pool lobby/Glass Commons (East Building).  Stop by to ask questions or say hello!
• Have your Infinite Campus questions answered or activate your account in the Principal’s Conference Room (RM 3046/3048.
• Stop by to see School Operations at the Patriot School Store off of the Wood Commons (west building) to inquire about the Patriot Dollar program, purchase new Stevenson Swag, or ask about Transportation.
• Meet with a school representative to learn more about student opportunities at the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus - Wood Commons (West Building).
• 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.
• 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 (in the west) and the ELC (in the east) to learn about the drop-in tutoring resources available for your student. 
• Visit the College/Career Center in Room 1123 (West Building) throughout the evening.
• Stop by the Wood Commons to learn how the Stevenson Foundation and Alumni Association support student success and engage with community members throughout the year.
• Purchase Stevenson apparel in the Patriot School Store or the Boosters in the Glass Commons from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
• 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 Carlson Labs parking lot just south of Rte. 22 on Schelter Road. We will run shuttle buses to and from the Carlson Labs 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 22 and 30.
Sincerely,

Troy Gobble
Principal
 

August 5, 2024 

Dear Stevenson Freshman Families,
We are so excited to welcome our Class of 2028 to Stevenson High School on Friday, August 9, for Freshman Orientation Day from 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.! Please continue reading for detailed information about the day. We will also host a webinar on Wednesday, August 7 at 7 p.m. to answer frequently asked questions so you feel ready and confident for the first day of school! Do you have a specific question in mind? Submit it here! 

We will kick off the day with morning bus routes to school. Junior and senior student mentors will be ready to greet you on the buses and in the building to help you find your classroom. Once you arrive on campus, you will report directly to your student's room to kick off Freshman Orientation Day festivities.

The morning’s events will include meeting your fellow Freshman Advisory members, counselor and dean, a pep assembly and a tour of the school. Then in the afternoon, all freshmen will have lunch and then participate in a mini schedule to get a better handle on where their classes are and meet their teachers! At the end of the day, students will be bussed home. To ensure a smooth orientation, please take a few minutes to read the information below:

Bussing

Please see details for your student's bus route information below.

Route Status:

Route Details:

• Bus Number
• Stop Location
• Pickup Time
• PM Route Lot (This is the Lot where your student should go after school to catch their bus home. All buses pickup in either Lot D - Patriot Wellness Center or Lot E - Sports Center.)

Late Activity Bus: (This is the bus student’s can take home if staying after school Buses leave from the PWC at 4:30, 5:30, & 6:30.)

Please review the following important reminders about bussing below. 

• If your student takes an individual special form of transportation to school, you will be contacted directly by the Transportation Department.
• Students who selected no transportation needed on their registration form were NOT assigned to a bus route. If you did not receive a bus assignment and need to request one, please email transportation@d125.org or 847-415-4075. For the short term, please check the website for your closest stop and your child may ride that route.
• Students living on the following streets are considered to be safe walking distance to school and have NOT had a route assigned. Apple Hill, Palazzo Drive, Hotz and Indian Creek.

Driving to and from Stevenson

If you prefer to drive your student to and from Freshman Orientation Day, please give yourself plenty of time to get to school and review this information on how to navigate our campus. 

You can drop off your student in Lot B only located by Stevenson’s main entrance (accessible from Half Day Road), where we will have mentors waiting to greet students. Students may be picked up after orientation from Lot B only as well. Please visit our website for additional information on transportation throughout the school year.

Other things to note

• Lunch: You can bring your own lunch or purchase one at the cafeteria using Patriot Dollars, which is the fastest way to make a purchase. You may also use cash or credit.
• What to bring: Your school-issued iPad (if you took summer school), writing utensils, a folder and a notebook. If you did not take summer school, you will receive your iPad on Freshman Orientation Day.
• IDs: Students will take their ID photos and go home with their IDs on the same day! Please make sure you always have your ID for riding the bus, making purchases on campus and ensuring a safe environment on campus.

We are so excited to welcome you to our campus on Friday, Aug. 9. This information will be posted on our Incoming Freshman: Class of 2028 page for your future reference. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us and we would be happy to assist you!

Have a great week, and see you Friday!
 

July 31, 2024

Dear Stevenson students and families,

We hope today’s message finds all our Stevenson families well and enjoying everything the summer season has to offer! With the beginning of the school year just a few weeks away, we wanted to reach out with a few updates and reminders to help ensure a smooth transition on the first day of school on Aug. 12.

Attendance
New for this year, parents and guardians will be asked to report any student absences in the parent portal in Infinite Campus. Please watch this video or download this guide to learn how to report an absence.

As a kind reminder regarding our attendance policy: Daily attendance is foundational to supporting consistent routines, engaged learning and, ultimately, academic success for students. While we understand many circumstances may lead to non-attendance, we are committed to staying in touch with parents and guardians about their student’s attendance and having conversations about chronic absenteeism, when needed. 

Orientation
For sophomores, juniors and seniors: There is no orientation for these grade levels. School IDs will be mailed home on Aug. 5, 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. 8 from 1 - 3 p.m. Please note that teachers will not be available for meet and greets with sophomores, juniors and seniors. 

For freshmen: We are so excited to see you at Freshman Orientation Day on Friday, Aug. 9! Separate communication will be emailed and posted on Monday, Aug. 5. We will also have a webinar for first-time Stevenson families (freshman and transfer student families) on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. to answer frequently asked questions so you feel ready and confident for the first day of school! Do you have a specific question in mind? Submit it here! 

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. 5

• Juniors: Aug. 6

• Sophomores: Aug. 8 

• Freshmen will receive their schedules in person during Freshman Orientation Day.

Daily Digest and School Calendar
The Daily Digest, Stevenson’s daily newsletter featuring stories and events around campus, will resume on Monday, Aug. 12. Monday editions are particularly important with a dedicated Family To Do list for parents and guardians. Additionally, our school calendar is a fantastic resource that is always kept up-to-date for your family’s planning purposes. 

Getting to and parking on campus
Now may be a good time to revisit our Transportation page where you can find bussing information, traffic patterns, how to purchase assigned term parking and when to pick up your parking sticker. Please give yourselves plenty of time to get to campus, as we see congestion for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

• NOTE: Bus stops will be posted before the first day of school. Freshman families will receive a tailored email with their stop on Aug. 5. 

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 Patriot Dollars, 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. 21 and Thursday, Aug. 29. During that time, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to hear about their 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 Monday, Aug. 12!

July 10, 2024

Dear Stevenson Parents and Guardians,

We hope that summer continues to be a safe and healthy one for you and your family! We want to ensure all families feel confident that all required actions have been taken as we approach the start of the 2024-25 school year. As promised in early June, we are following up today to provide instruction on how to complete the final step of the annual registration process: fee payments.

Annual Registration Deadline: Aug. 1
The fee management module in Infinite Campus is NOW available to view and/or make payments. This is the final step to your student’s registration process. Please login to your parent portal, click fees in the left menu or under your student’s name. You will see a list of fees associated with your student including, annual instructional fee, driver’s ed if applicable, and any other options you selected when completing your registration form. You may add to cart and complete your payment.

If you have not completed residency verification and the annual registration form, there are just three weeks left to do so. Residency verification must be completed prior to completing any fee payments. Families will receive weekly emails until all steps of the process have been completed. Please reference those emails for specific details around your student’s registration status. If you do not receive an email, then all steps are complete.

NOTE: 

• Seniors: Fees must be paid before you will have access to purchase parking.

• If you are in need of financial assistance and have not already spoken to our School Operations office, please email or call 847-415-4121 to inquire.

Timely completion of this step of the registration process helps us guarantee accurate bus assignments for our students and provides a smooth transition to the start of the school year. These steps must be completed by August 1.

Schedules and IDs
Once all steps of the annual registration process have been completed, the 2024-25 class schedules will be available to sophomores, juniors and seniors on the following dates: Seniors can access their schedules on August 5. Juniors can access their schedules on August 6. And sophomores can access their schedules on August 8. 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 9, with more information, including bussing details, to be provided in early August.

Parking for Seniors
Seniors who have completed all steps of the annual registration process may purchase assigned term parking starting today through Omella. Seniors must have their ID # in order to purchase term parking (used as access code), which is assigned on a “first come, first serve” basis. 

We will send additional information to all seniors regarding purchasing parking tomorrow. It’s important that you review this email prior to purchasing.

Daily parking will open for juniors and seniors at the start of the school year and will be available for purchase, also via Omella.

We sincerely thank you for your patience and ongoing attention to our annual registration process. We will be in touch again in late July with final reminders. In the meantime, we wish you a happy and healthy summer.

June 6, 2024

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 2024-25 school year. 

We kindly want to remind you that if you have not completed your annual registration form, it is important you do so by June 15. Completing this form ensures a smooth transition to the final piece of the registration process. Additionally, those who complete their form will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win some amazing giveaways, including yearbooks, parking passes, Booster passes, Patriot School Store swag/coupons!

To complete the registration form, please login to your parent portal on Infinite Campus, view documents that need attention, and complete the “annual registration form.” For assistance with your login details, please contact data_processing@d125.org.

A few notes about the annual registration form and fees payment process from this point:

• Fees may be paid AFTER July 10 once your residency has been verified. Families will receive a notification to this effect in early July. For those in need of financial assistance, please email us or call 847-415-4121.

• The annual registration form is where you will find information about joining the PPA, donating to the Stevenson Foundation and ordering a yearbook.

  • The Stevenson Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that empowers students to reach their fullest and brightest futures. Vital Foundation programs including, One Family, Stevenson to College (S2C), senior scholarships, and our Alumni Association provide students with the assistance and opportunities they need to succeed at Steenson and beyond.

  • The Stevenson Patriot Parent Association (PPA) is a volunteer organization for guardians that provides fundraising programming for student-related activities. The PPA is a vital component of Stevenson which fosters community by enhancing educational, social, and environmental components at our school. 

  • Other options include: yearbook, commencement ceremony DVD, senior panoramic portrait, etc.

  • 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 2024-25 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 2028 webpage. Additionally, families of seniors must provide proof of their meningococcal vaccine (received on or after age 16). Forms may be submitted via email.

• Schedules for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The 2024-25 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 5. Juniors can access their schedules on August 6. And sophomores can access their schedules on August 8.

• 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).

• Orientation for freshmen only. Freshman Orientation Day is Friday, August 9. 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.

• Parking for seniors only. This year, the process for claiming parking for seniors will be done through the Patriot School Store. Completion of the annual registration process will be required to purchase parking. Please be on the lookout for more information mid-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.

May 8, 2024

Dear Stevenson parents and guardians,

With the summer quickly approaching, we want to reach out with an overview of what to expect as we prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 school year as well as some updates to our processes. Please note: This is an overview of what is to come. Please review each part of the process below to determine any action needed at this time. We will continue to send detailed reminders and instructions in the coming weeks and months.

Part 1 of registration - annual registration form due by June 15 (Action required starting today). Families may complete their Annual Registration Form via their parent portal on Infinite Campus starting today. Once you log in, under your student(s), you will see an indicator stating “documents need attention.” Please click there and complete the 2024-25 annual registration form by June 15. For assistance with your login details, please contact data_processing@d125.org. 

Part 2 of registration - residency verification (Action may be required beginning the week of May 13). During the week of May 13, we will begin the annual residency verification process, which is automatically handled through a third-party vendor. If your residency is confirmed, an email confirmation will be sent to you to this effect and no further action is required. If your residency is not confirmed, we will provide instructions on how to provide additional documentation. Please do not submit any documents at this time. Residency must be verified in order to complete the remainder of the annual registration process.

Part 3 of registration - fee payment due by August 1 (Action required starting July 10 after residency has been verified). You will receive notification in early July of the school fees that must be paid. Please note you will not be able to complete this part of the process until your residency has been verified. If you are interested in exploring Financial Assistance, please contact Mandy Johnson at ajohnson@d125.org for more information.

A few other updates for families:

• Freshman Orientation Day. Freshman families, please save the date for Freshman Orientation Day, which will take place on Aug. 9 at Stevenson! More detailed information will be emailed to you later this summer. NOTE: We no longer have orientation for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Materials will either be mailed home (ie, IDs) or picked up in class (ie, books).

• Summer School. If you signed up to take a summer school course, you should have received information on what to expect earlier today.

• Schedules. Freshmen will receive their 2024-25 schedule during Freshman Orientation Day. For all other grade levels, class schedules will be available to students through Infinite Campus once all steps of the registration process have been completed. Seniors can access their schedules beginning Aug. 5. Juniors can access their schedules beginning Aug. 6. And sophomores can access their schedules beginning Aug. 8.

• Parking for seniors only. Starting this year, the process for claiming parking for seniors will be done through the Patriot School Store. More information will be provided in early July. NOTE: Parts 1-3 of the registration process must be completed before parking can be purchased.

Please 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.