Incoming Freshmen: Class of 2026

March 4, 2022

Dear Incoming Freshman Families,

As we approach the spring and summer months, we know this time is filled with excitement as your student prepares to close one chapter and begin another as a freshman. To help incoming freshman families get better acquainted with our school community, we are thrilled to host our annual Co-Curricular Fair on Wednesday, March 16!

During the fair, your student will have the opportunity to tour our school and learn about our vast co-curricular offerings across more than 150 clubs and 35 sports teams! Representatives from Student Services and parent groups will also be available to provide information and answer questions.

Tours

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m. (30-40 min. duration)
Entrance: Door 6 (Circle Drive entrance)
Parking: Lot B
Registration: Click here to sign up for a tour slot. Tours with interpreters in Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Korean and Japanese are also available. A confirmation email will be sent following registration.

• NOTE: Tours are completely optional and space is limited. If you do not take a tour, don't worry! Additional tours will be available during summer school, and FMP and SHS staff will be posted around the building in the fall to help freshmen find classes on the first days of school.

Co-curricular fair

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Entrance: Sportscenter entrance 
Parking: Lot E
Registration: Not required

We are so excited to welcome you to the Stevenson family and look forward to seeing you and your student on March 16! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services

January 3, 2022

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,

We hope you had a safe and healthy holiday season! Here at Stevenson, part of the excitement of returning to campus after the holiday break is preparing to welcome the next class of incoming freshmen families to our school community. We are thrilled to start that process with you.

Every January, we typically host a series of in-person orientation nights for incoming freshman families here on campus. While our intention was to kick off the same series of events starting this Wednesday, we believe that hosting in-person events of this size would be unwise, given the current state of the pandemic and the surge of Delta and Omicron cases spreading throughout the nation.

For this reason, we are changing the format of our incoming freshman family orientation to a one-night virtual event on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. You may join the virtual orientation via Zoom by clicking here. A recording of the event will be posted on our website for those who are not able to Zoom into the event next Tuesday.

While we are disappointed that we won’t be able to come together in our usual fashion, we can guarantee the virtual orientation will provide a way to give you all the information you need for a seamless transition to Stevenson without compromising the health and safety of our community.

In the meantime, you can expect a Welcome Packet in the mail that contains important materials, including a Transitions Guide, which provides an overview of the events, processes and programming designed to ensure a smooth transition to high school, as well as resources to help you and your student navigate the course selection process. The Welcome Packet should arrive at your home this week. Please also be aware that everything you need to know, including digital versions of the Welcome Packet, can be found on our website. 

Again, we are so excited to welcome you to Stevenson! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to maintain the health and safety of our community. We look forward to connecting with you virtually next Tuesday via Zoom. 

Sincerely,

Troy Gobble
Principal

January, 2022  

Dear Students & Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2026:

We would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to the Stevenson family! This Welcome Packet contains important documents and resources that will be helpful as you prepare to attend Stevenson High School in the fall.  Below is more information about each of the components of the Welcome Packet.

In addition to reviewing these documents, we strongly encourage families to check the Incoming Freshman Families section of the SHS website regularly at www.d125.org/incoming-freshmen. A QR code for direct access to the webpage can be found at the bottom of this letter. Everything that families need to know will be posted on this webpage, including links to digital copies of the materials shared during Incoming Family Orientation Night. We will use this space to share more information regarding the transition to high school. 

Transitions

The Transitions booklet provides an overview of the events, processes and programming designed  to ensure a smooth transition to high school. 

Calendar of Events

The calendar of events lists the dates for the events which are part of the transition to high school process, including key deadlines for actions that families must take prior to the next school year

Course Selection Resources

• 2022-23 Coursebook
  The 2022-23 Coursebook provides a comprehensive description of the courses offered at SHS. Courses are organized by curricular area and each section begins with a flowchart depicting the four-year pathways through the subject. Eligible grade levels and prerequisites are noted.  An outline of SHS graduation requirements may be found at the back of the coursebook on page 119.  
   
• Freshman Course List 
  The Freshman Electives Worksheet streamlines the information in the coursebook by listing the elective course offering available to ninth graders in one document.
   
• Course Selection Worksheet
  This document, which may also be found on page 121 of the coursebook, helps families begin to think about their student’s 22-23 course schedule.  This document is intended for planning purposes and should not be submitted to school.  Families will receive a mailing during the week of January 17 with a personalized course selection worksheet which lists the core academic placements for their student.  This worksheet must be returned to school with the student’s course choices by January 28.  We will host three virtual/remote course selection evenings for incoming freshman families on January 20 (last names A-I), January 24 (last names J-R) and January 25 (last names S-Z) from 4 - 7 p.m.  During these evenings, families will be able to meet with one of our counselors or directors for support with choosing classes.
   
• Summer School Catalog
  The 2022 Summer School Catalog describes the courses offered during this summer.  Students may choose to take one class during each semester of summer school.  The first semester of summer school will be held June 7 - June 30.  Second semester will be held July 5 - July 28.  Beginning in late January, families may sign up for summer school classes online at www.d125.org/academics/summer-school.

SHS Co-Curricular Activities Brochure

The Co-Curricular Activities Brochure describes the many opportunities for students to be involved in our school, explore their interests and impact our community through clubs, intramurals and athletics. 

Health Forms

This packet contains several important health forms which must be completed and returned to our Nurses’ Office by May 1, 2022. Please see the enclosed instructions sheet for more information regarding the forms and procedures for returning these documents.

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 Debbie Carver (847-415-4500/dcarver@d125.org) with questions. 

We look forward to working with you and your child!

Kind regards,                                                                       

Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services

December 6, 2021  

Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2026:

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.  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. Everything you need to know regarding the transition process may also be found on  the Incoming Freshman Families section of the SHS website:  www.d125.org/incoming-freshmen.   We encourage families to check this section of the website frequently for the most current information regarding the transition to high school.  A QR code for direct access to this website is located at the bottom of this letter.

• Orientation

The Incoming Freshman Orientation Evenings will be held on January 5 (last names A-G), January 6 (last names H-O) and January 11 (last names P-Z) beginning at 7:00 p.m in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).  During Orientation, families will learn more information about Stevenson’s course offerings and co-curricular opportunities from our students, directors, and our principal. Each family will receive a packet containing a 22-23 course book, summer school catalog, co-curricular catalog, Transitions booklet, and other resources during this evening.  Following Orientation, directors will be available to answer questions.  If you are interested in participating in a school tour before the Orientation program, please meet at the Forum (Point) entrance beginning at 6 p.m.  While we ask that you attend the date that corresponds to your last name so that we may try to balance numbers, please choose an alternate date if necessary. There is no need to inform us of the change.

• Enrollment

Enrollment is the one-time 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, your family will receive an email with instructions on how to use Infinite Campus to complete the enrollment process.  Enrollment must be completed by January 28, 2022.

• Course Selection

Course selection is the process of choosing the courses your student will take during the 2022-23 school year. During the week of January 17, 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 20 (last names A-G), January 24 (last names H-O), and January 25 (last names P-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  2022-23 school year. Zoom links and instructions for attending the course selection evenings will be posted on the Incoming Freshman Families section of our website in mid-January. Specific course selections must be completed by January 28, 2022.

Stevenson High School offers two e-newsletters to help students and families stay informed. The Daily Digest is a daily newsletter published on school days for students and families. It features a mixture of Stevenson news, student announcements and varsity sports results. The e-Minuteman is a weekly newsletter published on Fridays for parents and guardians. It includes important deadlines and reminders, key updates and announcements. We strongly urge our families to subscribe to both newsletters to get the most up-to-date information about Stevenson events, opportunities and announcements.  To subscribe to these e-newsletters ahead of time, please visit: www.d125.org/about/shs-communications. 

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 Deborah Carver (847.415.4500/dcarver@d125.org) with questions. 

We look forward to working with you and your child!

Kind regards,                                   

Sarah Bowen
Director of Student Services