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HOFFMAN ESTATES HIGH SCHOOL
20 19-2020 P a rent Gu i de B oo k
A Resource for Parents
A message from Josh Schumacher
Principal of Hoffman Estates High School
Welcome to Hoffman Estates High School! The 2019-2020 school year presents an
opportunity to provide students with extraordinary opportunities, innovative teaching, and
exceptional learning experiences. Our Hoffman Estates High School staff is comprised
of amazing educators who dedicate their time and energy to ensuring that your child will
achieve their highest potential. Every adult in our building truly cares about your child
and are dedicated to helping you and your child make the most out of the academic,
athletic, and extracurricular opportunities available at HEHS.
Our student body is defined by our acceptance, tolerance, and respect for each other’s
differences. We strive to foster a school culture in which everyone feels safe, welcomed,
and valued. We believe in a growth mindset and know that every student has the potential
to learn and grow. We also believe in, teach, and demonstrate grit on a daily basis. I am
confident that your child will share these values and demonstrate them from their first day
at HEHS to their graduation day four years later.
We are excited to share this Guidebook with you. This resource is designed to provide increased information for you so
that we can more effectively collaborate together to increase your child’s success. I highly encourage you to review the
information in this resource, have discussions with your child regarding the information, and join us on pertinent dates this
school year.
We are grateful for your support and collaboration and look forward to working together with you to ensure that we providing
our students with an amazing educational experience.
Thank you,
Josh Schumacher
Principal
Table of Contents
4-Year Planning...............................................2 One-to-One Program....................................10
Activities/Athletics Information.......................4 Power of 15.....................................................4
Booster Club Information............... Back cover School Safety and Security.............................8
College Majors and Career Clusters...............3 Software Systems and User Accounts........11
Communications/Notifications.......................9 Standardized Testing.......................................7
Contact Information....................... Back cover Student Health Information.............................5
Course Selection.............................................3 Student Readiness Plan..................................8
Digital Democracy.........................................10 Student Services.............................................1
Frequently Asked Student Supports............................................5
Questions.......................................................12 Student Workload............................................5
Graduation Requirements...............................2 Summer School...............................................8
Health Services................................................6 Wellness Program............................................6
Key Dates........................................................1
Student Services
The Student Services Department is available to support students with their complete high school experience. Each
student is assigned a school counselor and the counselor serves as the main point of contact for all school-related
questions and concerns. Students can see their school counselor during a non-academic period of the school day.
It is recommended that students schedule an appointment for these meetings which can be done using the Student
Readiness Plan.
Registrar
The Registrar’s Office is a part of the Student Services Department and maintains all permanent school records, including
grade reports.
Transcripts
Hoffman Estates High School uses Parchment, an online tool, to respond to requests for school transcripts by current
high school students. Details about the Parchment system are available on the school website at
https://adc.d211.org/page/3693.
The Student Services Office can be reached at 847-755-4630.
Key Dates
August 12, 2019 First day of classes
September 26, 2019 First Generation College Night
August 29, 2019 Parent Open House
September 23 - 28, 2019 Homecoming week
October 23, 2019 District 211 College Night
November 25, 2019 - Course selection for 2020-2021 school year
January 16, 2020
December 18 - 20, 2019 Final exams
February 27, 2020 District 211 Career Expo
April 14, 2020 SAT - Class of 2020
PSAT 10 - Class of 2021
April 15, 2020 PSAT 9 - Class of 2022
May 4 - 15, 2020 Advanced Placement Exams
May 2, 2020 Prom
May 14, 2020 Graduation (Class of 2020)
May 20 - 22, 2020 Final exams
1
4-Year Planning & Xello (Formerly called Career CruIsing)
The four-year plan is created during 9th grade and accounts for graduation requirements as well as tentative post-
high school plans. The Hoffman Estates High School guidance program builds in opportunities for students to work
with school counselors to develop a comprehensive four-year plan of academic coursework. Each year, students
refine and revise their four-year plan to reflect changing areas of interest and clearer visions for life after high school.
Counselors and students use an online tool called Xello, to create a four-year course plan that will be reflected in the
Student Readiness Plan (see page 8). Children can share access to their Xello profiles providing parents with the
ability to view all of their work within the portal including the four-year plan, interest survey results, career fields of
note, and post-high school education research information. Please contact your child’s school counselor if you need
assistance getting into the portal.
District 211 Graduation Requirements
Class of 2020 and 2021 Class of 2022 and 2023
Students in the Classes of 2020 and 2021 must complete Students in the Classes of 2022 and 2023 must complete
a minimum of eighteen (18) units of academic credit a minimum of twenty (20) units of academic credit including
including the following requirements: the following requirements:
1. Four units of English 1. Four units of English
2. Two years of writing intensive courses, one of which 2. Two years of writing intensive courses, one of which
must be English and the other of which may be English must be English and the other of which may be
or any other subject English or any other subject
3. Three units of mathematics with at least one course at 3. Three units of mathematics with at least one course
the 300-level or higher. One of the three required units at the 300-level or higher. One of the three required
must be Algebra 1 and one unit must include geometry units must be Algebra I and one unit must include
content geometry content
4. Two units of science 4. Two units of science
5. One unit of American history 5. One unit of American history
6. One unit of social science survey; or one-half unit of 6. One unit of social science survey; or one-half unit of
economics and one-half unit of government economics and one-half unit of government
7. One unit of world language, art, music, or vocational 7. One unit of world language, art, music, or vocational
education education
8. One-half unit of consumer education (or equivalent) 8. One-half unit of consumer education (or equivalent)
9. One-half unit of health education 9. One unit each of Freshmen Wellness and Sophomore
10. Physical education credit for each semester of Wellness
attendance (or equivalent) 10. One-half unit of physical education for each semester
11. Complete thirty (30) hours of instruction in safety of attendance (or equivalent) after sophomore year
education (driver education classroom instruction) 11. Complete thirty (30) hours of instruction in safety
12. Pass a qualifying examination on the state and federal education (driver education classroom instruction)
constitution, Declaration of Independence, use of the 12. Pass a qualifying examination on the state and
American flag, and the Australian (secret ballot) method federal constitution, Declaration of Independence,
of voting use of the American flag, and the Australian (secret
13. Participate in the assessment testing system as ballot) method of voting
established by the State of Illinois 13. Participate in the assessment testing system as
established by the State of Illinois
2
Course Selection
Each year during December and January, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors meet with
their school counselors to request courses for the next school year. Recommendations from
current classroom teachers will guide many course choices, particularly in the core area. Other
course options, in the elective areas, are based entirely on student preference.
Hoffman Estates High School encourages each student to select elective courses that align
with career fields and college majors the student has identified as an area of interest.
The District 211 Curriculum Guide contains descriptions of each available course
and is available at https://adc.d211.org/curriculum-guide.
You and your child may find the Curriculum Guide a helpful resource as you consider different
options.
In late January, you will receive notice of the core and elective courses your child has been
assigned for the 2020-2021 school year.
College Majors and
Career Clusters
Students are encouraged to select elective courses
related to career clusters that match identified areas
of student interest. Students gain awareness of career
fields by completing the Career Matchmaker survey in
Xello. The survey can be repeated multiple times to
reflect changing interests.
Additionally, Hoffman Estates High School offers
students opportunities to learn about career fields and
occupationa through Career Treks and Internships.
Career Treks are day trips to a local business during
which students can interact with current employees to find out more details about particular occupations. Internships place
students on-the-job to gain first-hand experience in the workplace. To learn more about Career Treks and Internships, contact
our school’s career advisor at 847-755-4657 or visit the the College and Career center located in the Media Center.
More details about District 211’s curricular alignment with the nationally recognized career cluster framework is
available online at http://www.d211careercluster.org.
Power of 15
Hoffman Estates High School’s goal is to have all students graduate with the equivalent of at least 15 college credits. This
goal is called the “Power of 15” because students who earn at least 15 college credits while still in high school are more
likely to experience success after high school. Students can earn college credit by:
● Participating in an Advanced Placement (AP) course and earning a passing score on the AP exam (score of 3, 4 or 5)
● Taking a Dual Credit course (a course that provides both high school and college credit simultaneously)
● Completing selected Project Lead the Way (PLTW) pre-engineering courses and passing associated end-of-course exams
The District 211 Curriculum Guide identifies both AP and Dual Credit courses. It also provides more background information
about the impact student grades in Dual Credit coursework may have on the student’s eligibility for post-high school
financial aid.
Contact your student’s high school counselor or refer to the Student Readiness Plan for more information about the Power
of 15 and early college credit.
3
Activities Hoffman Estates High
School values student
Art Club Interact Club Spring Play
involvement and
Auto Club Intramurals Student Congress participation in extra-
Best Buddies Junior Class Club (Debate) curricular activities,
Blue Crew Literary Magazine Student Council including athletics,
clubs, and the fine arts.
Business Professionals of Madrigals Talent Show
These activities provide
America (BPA) Math Team Theater Guides students opportunities for enrichment
Chess Team Movie Critics Club Theater Tech Club while also helping them to connect to
Cultural Awareness Club Musical Thespians their school community. All students
are encouraged to join at least one of
Dance Club/Orchesis National Honor Society Video Game Club these groups during freshmen year.
Dance Show Newspaper Wood Workers Club
Hoffman Estates High School
Drama Club Operation Snowball Worldwide Youth in offers over 75 unique student clubs
Electronics Club Outdoor Adventure Club Science & Engineering and activities. A full list of these
ELS Poms Peers and Leaders in (WYSE) organizations is available on the
school website at
Fall Play Service (PALS) Writing Club http://www.
Fashion Club Photography Club Yearbook hoffmanestates.portal.
Flags Picasso Club rschooltoday.com.
Foreign Exchange Club Poms Athletic teams are
Forensics Team Robotics Club organized according to the fall, winter,
French Club S.A.D.D.
and spring sports seasons.
Freshmen Class Club Scholastic Bowl Athletic and activity camps are
Film Making Club Science Bowl part of the Hoffman Estates High
School summer school program.
GSA Club Science Club Specific summer camp details,
Hawk Club Senior Class Club including instructions for accessing
Hawkettes Social Studies Club the rSchoolToday online registration
platform, will be sent to you in the
HOSA (Health Occupations Sophomore Class Club spring as part of the summer school
Students of America) Spanish Club information packet. Students must
I-Compete Special Olympics have a valid physical on file with the
nurse’s office to participate in these
camps.
Activity Director: Brian Harlan, 847-755-5612
Athletics
Fall Winter Spring
Cheerleading - fall Bowling Baseball
Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Badminton
Girls Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys Gymnastics
Football Cheerleading - winter Boys Lacrosse
Boys Golf Girls Gymnastics Girls Lacrosse
Girls Golf Boys Swimming & Diving Softball
Boys Soccer Wrestling Girls Soccer
Girls Swimming & Diving Boys Track & Field
Girls Tennis Girls Track & Field
Girls Volleyball Boys Volleyball
Boys Water Polo
Girls Water Polo
Boys Tennis
Athletic Director: Steve Lacni, 847-755-5770
4
STUDENT WORKLOAD CONSIDERATIONS
Each student’s 24-hour day is filled with a variety of activities and obligations. Students should consider these four
factors as they manage their time and energy:
ACADEMIC WORKLOAD EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
• Students are encouraged to participate in rigorous • Club and team membership provides opportunites to
coursework aligned with individualized post-secondary make meaningful social connections and develop non-
goals academic skills
• District 211 strives for all students to earn at least 15 • Each student is encouraged to join at least one school
college credit equivalencies while in high school activity or school athletic team each year
• Achieving a 2.8 or higher Grade Point Average is a • Extra-curricular activities allow students to explore
strong indicator of academic success career clusters and potential career interests
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LIFE BALANCE
• Student volunteerism is valued as a learning • The combined impact of academic coursework,
opportunity and as a service to others extra-curricular involvement, community employment,
community service, and other obligations can create
• Every student is encouraged to fulfill a minimum
unhealthy stressors for some students
number of community service hours each year:
• 9th grade: 5 hours (second semester) • All students are encouraged to consider the collective
• 10th grade: 10 hours workload associated with their day-to-day routines
• 11th grade: 15 hours • A balanced approach will help students maintain
• 12th grade: 20 hours physical, social, and emotional wellness
Student Supports
Students needing assistance in balancing their academic workload, extra-curricular involvement, community involvement, and
other obligations are encouraged to contact their school counselor to explore solutions. Direct supports for academic needs
and social-emotional challenges are available to all students.
Academic Supports
A complete description of Hoffman Estates High School’s academic supports, including before school, during
school, and after school tutoring is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/207.
Social-emotional Supports
Hoffman Estates High School has a complete team of school social workers and school psychologists to help students develop
coping strategies and to connect them with outside-of-school resources that may be valuable in forming long-term solutions to
present-day difficulties. Your school counselor can link you to these resources if needed.
5
Wellness Program
Wellness is more than the absence of illness. It includes physical, social, and emotional well-being which all contribute
to overall health. Wellness also includes developing self-awareness about the ways personal choices can influence
present and future life experiences.
Township High School District 211 values student wellness and promotes healthy lifestyle choices beginning freshman
year. During ninth and 10th grades, all students participate in a year long wellness course which combines the
traditional activity-based physical education experience with the essential components of health education. This
comprehensive approach provides students the opportunity to learn wellness concepts in a classroom environment
and apply those concepts during physical activity and in settings outside of the physical education arena.
The wellness model extends across each year of high school to match the maturity and needs of the developing
young adults in District 211 schools. Helping students understand how physical fitness, healthy decision making,
stress management, and healthy relationships contribute to overall wellness will result in lifelong benefits.
For more information about the District 211 Wellness Program, contact the Physical Education Department Chair at
847-755-4778.
Health Services Information
Medications
Students must have a signed authorization form on file in the Nurse’s Office in order to use prescription and non-
prescription medications while in school. The forms are available at the links below,
Prescription Medications
https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/Domain/159/Prescription%20Medication.pdf
Non-Prescription Medications
https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/Domain/159/OTC%20Medication%20Form.pdf
Leaving School Due to Illness
Students may not leave school due to illness without first securing permission from the nurse. The nurse will contact
the student’s parent as needed to discuss the student’s status and to determine the need to leave school.
Special Notice Regarding Senior Year Vaccinations
Meningococcal disease, best known as the cause of meningitis, carries a high mortality rate if untreated, but is
vaccine preventable. Illinois School Code requires that all students entering 12th grade provide proof of receiving
two Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines (MCV4) before the start of senior year.
High School District 211 has a first day exclusion policy.
Seniors whose vaccinations are not compliant will be unable to attend school.
You can check your child’s vaccination status by contacting your physician or by accessing your child’s
school immunization record in the Infinite Campus Portal available at
https://campus.d211.org/campus/portal/township.jsp.
Contact the school nurse, Melanie Hopkins, at 847-755-4662 if you have questions about Hoffman Estates High
School’s health services.
6
Standardized Testing
The Illinois State Board of Education uses a variety of standardized tests to assess student achievement during high school.
Information about major testing initiatives is provided.
SAT SUITE OF ASSESSMENTS ILLINOIS Science ASSESSMENT
The Illinois State Board of Education uses the SAT Suite In compliance with Illinois State of Education regulations, all
of Assessments to gather data about student achievement juniors are required to take the Illinois Science Assessment
and growth over time. The series of grade-specific exams (ISA).
provide details about proficiency in the areas of evidence-
The ISA is an online test and will be completed between
based Reading and Mathematics. The 2019-2020 schedule
March 2 – April 15.
for these assessments is provided.
Parents will receive notice about specific test schedule
Exam Students Date details later this year.
PSAT 9 Freshmen April 15, 2020
PSAT 10 Sophomores April 15, 2020
SAT* Juniors April 14, 2020
More information about the SAT Suite of Assessments
is available at
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about.
*This SAT is required for high school graduation and also
provides a valid score for college entrance purposes.
ACCESS ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
Per State of Illinois requirements, all students with limited Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are
English language proficiency annually participate in the encouraged to take the associated AP exam at the end of
ACCESS test to measure four skill areas: the school year. Satisfactory performance on the AP exam
1. Listening can translate directly to college credits.*
2. Speaking This year’s AP exams will be held between May 4 – May 15.
3. Reading Exam registration occurs in October.
4. Writing
More information about AP exams is available on
ACCESS tests will be administered during the school the College Board website at
day between January 7 – February 14. Parents of eligible https://apstudent.collegeboard.org.
students will be notified of testing-related details in early
January. *Per Illinois law, all Illinois public colleges and universities must
award credit for AP test scores of 3 or higher. Parents and students
are advised to check with specific colleges and universities about
their policies for recognizing AP test scores and any college
credits they may award.
7
Summer School
The District 211 Summer School program includes academic courses
and summer activity/athletic camps. Each experience is designed to help
students in their journey toward high school graduation and explore areas
of interest.
Academics
Summer School courses provide an opportunity for students to recover
course credits, replace low grades with higher grades, move ahead within a
curriculum sequence, and explore areas of career interest.
Activities/Athletics
School activity and athletic teams sponsor summer camps to help students
explore areas of interest and to enhance skills in preparation for upcoming
athletic seasons and events.
Summer School Registration Details Will Be
Sent to You in the Spring
The first session of Summer School 2020 will begin on June 2 - June 23.
The second session runs from June 24 - July 15. Each 3-week session
holds classes on Monday-Thursday.
Student Readiness Plan
The District 211 Student Readiness Plan is designed to help students prepare for high school
graduation and their lives as independent young adults. The Readiness Plan focuses on
five essential readiness components: Academic Readiness, College & Career Exploration,
Involvement, Global Competitive Skills, and Wellness.
All Hoffman Estates High School students are assigned an account within the District 211 Student
Readiness Plan online portal providing them with a centralized hub to create individualized
goals, measure progress, and track activity throughout their high school experience.
During each year of high school, your child’s school counselor will lead your child through
targeted activities that directly connect to various elements of the Student Readiness Plan.
Parents have access to view their child’s Readiness Plan and are encouraged to have
discussions with their child about goals and overall status. More information, including
log on instructions, is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/73.
School Safety and Security
School safety is a top priority at Hoffman Estates High School. The school employs active video surveillance cameras to promote
and deter inappropriate activity on school grounds and conducts regular safety drills with students and staff members. The following
safety protocols have been implemented:
School Visitors: All visitors, including parents, to Hoffman Estates High School must provide a valid photo ID upon
entering the school. A visitor tag will be provided and must be worn for the duration of the visitor’s time
at school.
Student ID Cards: Students must have their school ID card in their possession at all times while at school. The ID card
must be provided to school staff members upon request.
Safety Concerns: Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to report safety concerns using the online
form available on the Hoffman Estates High School website. Reports may be anonymous,
if desired. The form is available at
https://adc.d211.info/forms/hoffman-estates-high-school-safety-concern/.
8District 211 Communications/Notifications
District 211 and Hoffman Estates High School frequently use email to share information with parents and have adopted a
coded message system to help parents identify the relative importance of various email messages. The code is displayed
directly in the email subject line. The specific codes are:
Level Green General information from the school or District about scheduled school events or news that does not require
immediate attention.
Level Yellow Public safety/awareness information regarding an incident in or near the school that warrants attention but
does not pose any threat to the school. For example, local law enforcement might respond to a location near
the school, but the incident is not threatening school safety.
Level Orange Weather/school safety alerts regarding an event that will affect school operations. All weather-related school
closures will be level orange messages.
Code Red Emergency communications and information about an incident that is likely to occur or has already occurred.
An active threat against the school that resulted in injury, or a confirmed fire that resulted in injury and school
evacuation are examples of incidents that would be shared under this code.
In addition to email, the District will send text messages to mobile devices and place phone calls to communicate Level
Orange and Code Red messages. It is important that parents maintain accurate contact information within the
Infinite Campus portal so they can receive all types of communications from the school and District. You can access
the portal at https://campus.d211.org/campus/portal/township.jsp.
9ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM
All students at Hoffman Estates High School are assigned an iPad as part of District 211’s one-to-one technology program. The
iPad is an integral part of the school’s approach to teaching and learning, and students are expected to have their fully-charged
iPad in school each day.
Student iPads are optimized for learning. Access to selected device settings are controlled by school personnel and established
to minimize distractions. Additionally, the App Store is blocked to help keep students focused on learning tasks while they
use their iPad. Students are responsible for keeping their iPad in good operating condition. Devices that are damaged or lost
must be reported to the school’s Technology Department. Students are responsible for the costs associated with the repair or
replacement of a damaged or lost iPad. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the District’s iPad Protection
Plan that offers discounted repair/replacement costs. Full details about the iPad Protection Plan are available on the
District 211 website at https://adc.d211.org/Page/5181.
Any student requiring assistance with a school-assigned iPad should visit the school’s Technology HelpDesk located
in the Media Center, or visit the Technology Department’s webpage at https://adc.d211.org/domain/208.
Digital Democracy
Hoffman Estates High School actively promotes positive and respectful use of technology
by students. District 211 Digital Democracy program is devoted to this purpose and
is designed to help students develop essential skills needed to effectively function in
an increasingly digital world. The program was designed to help students participate
appropriately when using social media, to respect others’ privacy rights, to exercise
personal safety while online, and to understand the impact their online behaviors may outside
have on others.
During 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, all students are introduced to these topics using a set
of online modules. Each year, students independently complete 4-5 modules at their
own pace, and each module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. All modules
are hosted in Hoffman Estates High School’s Schoology system, which provides parents
access to the modules and their children’s progress. Grade-specific details about the
online modules are sent to parents in the early part of the school year.
Please contact Enrico Matarazzo, Assistant Principal, at 847-755-4614 if you have
questions about the Digital Democracy program.
10SOFTWARE SYSTEMS & USER ACCOUNTS
A variety of software systems are used to maintain student information, manage instructional tasks, and support student
development. Parents and students alike have access to these systems, and parents are encouraged to establish
user accounts for each system and reference the library of tutorial videos to learn how to maximize the use of these
systems. The tutorial videos are available on the District 211 website at adc.d211.org/page/7133.
Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus (IC) is used to manage student data such as contact information, attendance, grades, and
assessment scores. The IC portal is located at https://campus.d211.org/campus/portal/township.jsp and
requires parents to create a unique individualized user account. Account creation requires an activation key and all parents
are sent that key during the fall of their child’s 8th grade year in anticipation of entrance to high school. Parents of
transfer students will receive an activation key upon school enrollment. Parents are discouraged from sharing their
IC password with their child since the parent account includes privileges unique to the parent’s role. Students have
their own IC accounts.
Schoology
The Schoology portal is located at https://d211.schoology.com/login?&school=13690631. This platform helps
teachers track, report, deliver, and collect instructional materials. Parents can access every course their
child is a part of within Schoology after creating an account using a unique access code provided by the
classroom teacher. Teachers distribute these access codes in the fall of each school year.
Xello
Xello, formerly called Career Cruising, is an online tool students use to develop awareness of future career paths
and to create plans to achieve personal goals for life after high school. Students have the ability to share their Xello
profile with their parents and this step is built into students’ use of the system. Once sharing is activated,
your child will send you a link to their profile. You do not need to establish an account to access this shared profile.
More information about Xello is available at https://xello.world/en/.
rSchoolToday
Hoffman Estates High School uses the rSchoolToday system to manage registration for summer athletic and
activity camps. Completing the registration process requires the parent to log onto the Infinite Campus portal
first. A menu of options is displayed on the left-hand side of the screen after logging in. Select Extracurricular
Registration and the rSchoolToday portal will open. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete registration for the desired
summer camp.
My School Bucks
My School Bucks is an online system parents can use to pre-pay for their child’s school meals using a credit card
or debit card. The system provides access to account balances and transaction histories, supports low balance
email alerts, and can be set up to automatically replenish. Parents can create an account by visiting
www.myschoolbucks.com or downloading the My School Bucks app to their mobile device. Please contact the
District 211 Food and Nutrition Services department at 847-755-6681 if you have any questions about this free
service.
11Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is my child’s bus stop and what time 6. How does my child arrange to see college and
does the bus pick up my child? university representatives who visit Hoffman
Transportation details, including bus route information Estates High School?
and pickup/drop off times, are sent to parents in the Our college counselor maintains a list colleges and
summer. Other questions about transportation can be universities that will be visiting Hoffman Estates
directed to the District 211 Transportation Department High School during the school year. Students can
at 847-755-6798. access the list online and sign up by completing the
form located at https://docs.google.com/
2. Is Summer School required?
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Eligible students, and their parents, will be notified in 7. Where can I find information about scholarships
late January. See page 8 for more information about my child might qualify for?
summer school. A list of scholarships is maintained on the school website
at https://adc.d211.org/Page/5088. Students are
3. My child is interested in athletics. How does my
encouraged to check the site regularly for updates.
child sign up, and when do sports begin practicing?
Be aware that the Harper Promise Scholarship is
Athletic teams are organized by season – fall, winter,
only available to students who began ninth grade at
and spring. Parents register their child for teams using
a District 211, District 214, or District 220
the Infinite Campus portal. See page 11 for details
high school and applied to participate in the
about the registration process. This can be done
Promise program before December 15 of
anytime after July 1.
their freshman year.
4. How do I register my child for an athletic team or
8. Does the school offer opportunities for my child to
extracurricular activity?
prepare for the SAT exam?
Parents use Infinite Campus to register for
SAT preparation is embedded within the instructional
extracurricular athletic teams, clubs, and activities.
strategies teachers use within their classrooms. In
Completing the registration process requires the parent
addition, a practice SAT exam for juniors is offered in
to log onto the Infinite Campus portal. A menu of
February and students are able to use the results of
options is displayed on the left-hand side of the screen
that practice exam to identify specific skill areas for
after logging in. Select Extracurricular Registration and
improvement prior to taking the State-sponsored SAT
the registration portal will open. Follow the on-screen
in April. The Khan Academy includes free resources
prompts to complete registration for the desired team
for students to prepare for the SAT, and once linked
and/or activity.
to a student’s College Board account, provides a
5. Are there special eligibility requirements if my customized course of study focused on the student’s
child wants to play sports? unique areas for growth in both mathematics and
All student-athletes must meet eligibly requirements as evidence-based reading and writing.
set forth by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
9. How will I be notified if a school emergency exists?
which include maintaining passing grades in at least
Emergency situations will be communicated to parents
25 credit hours per week. District 211 has additional
via email, text message, and phone calls. Emergency
requirements for athletic eligibility that can be found
emails will be designated using the District’s
online at https://adc.d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/
communications/notifications color-coded system.
Centricity/Domain/2473/Eligibility-IHSA-D211.pdf.
See page 9 for more information about school
Students transferring to Hoffman Estates communications.
High School from another high school will
want to consult with the Athletic Director to 10. Whom should I call if my child is struggling with
discuss eligibility requirements. classwork?
Your child’s teachers are the first line of support
regarding questions about class assignments.
Your child’s school counselor also can assist with
connecting your child to specific academic supports
within the school.
12NOTES
Hoffman Estates High School Boosters
The Hoffman Estates Loyal Partners (HELP) Booster Club is made up of parents, staff, alumni, and community members
who support the educational experience for all Hoffman Estates High School students. Each year, funds raised by HELP
are awarded to a wide variety of academic departments and extracurricular programs that directly impact the entire
student body.
The Boosters also support students by volunteering to plan and chaperone events including student social activities,
sports awards nights, and post-prom festivities. Events and fundraising plans are already underway for the school year,
but they cannot be successful without your help.
Annual membership dues to belong to the HELP Booster Club range from $20-$100. Please consider joining. If you have
questions, please email helppresident@gmail.com. Additional information also is available on the Boosters website at:
https://adc.d211.org/hehs-parents-help.
Contact Information
Hoffman Estates High School v 1100 West Higgins Road v Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 v 847-755-5600
Administration Department Chairs
Principal Applied Technology Music
Joshua Schumacher Dave Ligman Jerry Lowrey
jschumacher@d211.org dligman@d211.org jlowrey@d211.org
Assistant Principal Art Science
Brian Harlan Juan Medina Todd Meador
bharlan@d211.org jmedina@d211.org tmeador@d211.org
Assistant Principal Business Education Social Studies
Justin Onayemi Kerri Largo Kevin Mallon
jonayemi@d211.org klargo@d211.org kmallon@d211.org
Assistant Principal English Special Education
Daniel Andersen Robert Coakley Colleen Little
dandersen@d211.org rcoakley@d211.org clittle@d211.org
Assistant Principal English as a Second Language Technology
Gerry James Alex Bernstein Christina Ordonez
gjames@d211.org abernstein@d211.org cordonez@d211.org
Dean of Students Family and Consumer Sciences Wellness
Jason Stevens Jessica Ecker Beth Roesner
jstevens@d211.org jecker@d211.org broesner@d211.org
Dean of Students Guidance World Language
Linda Serafini Scott Hoeft Cherea Sparkman
lserafini@d211.org shoeft@d211.org csparkman@d211.org
Student Services Math
Director Mary Thomas
Jennifer Beers mthomas@d211.org
jbeers@d211.org
Media
Athletic Director Terri Berkowitz
Steven Lacni tberkowitz@d211.org
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