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PALATINE HIGH SCHOOL
2021-2 0 2 2 Parent Guid e B o o k
A Resource for Parents
A message from Tony Medina
Principal of Palatine High School
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. I hope you have had a wonderful summer and
are now excited to start the next school year at Palatine High School. It is my pleasure
to welcome you all back and encourage you to read through our resource guide. This
guide will provide you with important information that will hopefully promote success
and reassurance for students and parents.
The resource guide has all of our most important dates such as Open House, College
Night, SAT Suite of Assessments, as well as Advanced Placement Exam information.
We hope that you find these dates useful as you plan ahead for the coming year. As
you set your calendars, we also encourage you to read through the Course Selection
notes, the College and Career Clusters information, and of course the “Power of 15,”
which reiterates Palatine High School’s goal of each student graduating with at least
15 hours of college credit. As we encourage students to challenge themselves, be sure to also read through the student
workload considerations. Students should have a balanced schedule that also includes extracurriculars and community
involvement. If you have any questions about the balance of your child’s workload, the resource guide also provides you
with some details on how to best support your child academically, socially, and emotionally. Lastly, the resource guide will
provide you with student technology information, parent connectivity support, as well as pertinent information regarding
district communications.
As always, thank you for your continued support and dedication to your child and the Palatine High School community.
We hope that you find this information useful as we start the 2021-2022 school year. Go Pirates!
Tony Medina
Principal
Table of Contents
4-Year Planning......................................................4 One-to-One Program...........................................14
Activities/Athletics Information..............................6 Power of 15............................................................4
Booster Club Information.....................................16 School Safety and Security..................................12
College Majors and Career Clusters......................4 Software Systems and User Accounts...............15
Communications/Notifications............................13 Standardized Testing..............................................8
Contact Information.............................. Back cover Student Readiness Plan.........................................3
Course Selection....................................................4 Student Services....................................................2
Digital Democracy................................................14 Student Supports...................................................5
Frequently Asked Questions................................17 Student Workload...................................................5
Health Services.....................................................10 Summer School....................................................11
Information for Seniors...........................................7 Transportation.......................................................11
Food Services.......................................................11 Wellness Program...................................................9
Key Dates...............................................................1
Key Dates
First Day of Classes August 12, 2021
Parent Open House September 2, 2021
Financial Aid Night September 8, 2021
First Generation College Symposium September 16, 2021
College Night October 5, 2021
PSAT/NMSQT Exam (juniors – optional) October 13, 2021
Course Selection for 21-22 School Year November 2021 – January 2022
First Semester Final Exams December 20 – December 22, 2021
Winter Break December 23, 2021 – January 11, 2022
D211 Career Expo TBD
Illinois Science Assessment March 2022
Spring Break March 21 – March 25, 2022
SAT Exam (juniors) April 2022
PSAT 9 Exam (freshmen) April 2022
PSAT 10 Exam (sophomores) April 2022
Advanced Placement Exams May 2 – May 13, 2022
Graduation – Class of 2022 May 22, 2022
Second Semester Final Exams May 25 – May 27, 2022
Last Day of School May 27, 2022
1
Student Services
The Student Services Department supports every Palatine High School student. Students are assigned a school
counselor who serves as their main point of contact for all school-related matters throughout high school. Students
can request an appointment with their school counselor during any non-academic period of the student’s school day.
Counselors lead students through grade-specific activities and lessons
during the school year. The activities, often provided in classroom
settings, are designed to support student development in the areas of
Did you know…
academic proficiency, post-high school planning, and social-emotional Students can schedule an
wellbeing. appointment with
their counselor
Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s school counselor anytime
using the Student
the parent seeks greater insight about their child’s status in school. The
Readiness Plan.
counselor has access to a variety of resources to assist parents and can
facilitate connections with others in the school as needed.
Registrar
The Registrar’s Office maintains all permanent school records and manages the collection of students’ grades at the
conclusion of each semester. Permanent records are maintained for sixty years after a student graduates, transfers,
or permanently withdraws from school.
Palatine High School uses Parchment, an online system to handle requests from current high school
students for school transcripts. Details about Parchment can be found on the school website at https://
adc.d211.org/page/6369.
Student Support Teams
Palatine High School has assembled student support teams to best meet the needs of all students. Composed of
an assistant principal, 2-3 school counselors, a psychologist, and/or a social worker, each team monitors students
according to academic, behavior, and attendance factors. Any student displaying indicators of concern receives
concentrated attention and support. The school counselor remains the best point of contact for any parent interested
in knowing more about the student support team model.
Student Assistance Teams can be reached at 847-755-1670 (Scarlet), 847-755-1671 (White), 847-755-1672 (Grey).
2
Student Readiness Plan
The District 211 Student Readiness Plan helps students prepare for high school graduation
and their lives as independent young adults. All Palatine High School students are assigned
an account within the online Readiness Plan portal providing them with a centralized hub
to create individualized goals, measure progress, and track activity throughout their high
school experience.
The Readiness Plan consists of five essential readiness components and each component
contains grade-specific objectives for students to accomplish. Progress toward completion
is indicated on visual infographics allowing students to see their status at-a-glance.
During each year of high school, your child’s school counselor will lead your student through targeted activities that
directly connect to various elements of the Student Readiness Plan. Parents can view their children’s Readiness
Plans and are encouraged to have discussions with their children about goals and progress.
More information about the Student Readiness Plan,
Did you know… including login instructions and the full set of Plan features,
is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/73.
The Student Readiness Plan includes a
calendar that students can customize to display
personally meaningful dates and events.
3
Xello
Students use an online tool, Xello (academic and
occupational), to develop deeper understandings about their
interests and to research those interests. Using a variety
of self-assessments, Xello helps students identify concrete
career fields and post-high school education options.
Parents can access their child’s Xello profile at any time.
College Majors and Career Clusters
Students are encouraged to choose elective courses that
During freshman year, students align with identified areas of interest based on students’
4-Year Planning
develop a 4-year plan forecasting work in Xello.
their high school experience based on
District 211’s curriculum is built around the nationally
individualized goals and aspirations for
recognized Career Cluster model which can help students
life after high school. The 4-year plan
explore broad career fields as they refine their
includes academic coursework to meet
interests. More details about curricular alignment
graduation requirements, elective course
with the Career Cluster model is available at
choices to support areas of personal
http://www.d211careercluster.org/.
interest, career options, and school and
community involvement.
Each year, students revisit their 4-year
plan making adjustments reflecting goal
updates, changes in personal interests, Power of 15
and self-reflection. The 4-year plan Palatine High School’s goal is for all students to graduate
is dynamic and will likely see multiple high school with the equivalent of at least 15 college credits.
revisions from the start of 9th grade This goal is called “The Power of 15” because students
through graduation day. The student’s who earn 15 or more early college credits are more likely to
school counselor facilitates the plan, experience success after high school. Students can earn
develops the process, and assists early college credits by:
students to understand various factors
they should consider when crafting their • participating in Advanced Placement (AP) coursework
plans. and earning a passing score on the associated AP exam;
• taking a Dual Credit course (a course that awards high
school credit and college credit simultaneously).
Selecting Courses
From late November to early January, current freshman,
sophomores, and juniors meet with their school counselor
to select courses for the next school year.
Students are encouraged to choose courses that support
their 4-year plans, are aligned with career clusters identified
by work in Xello, and support post-high school goals. Parents
play an important role in the course selection process by
offering direction and guidance to their child.
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
• Students are encouraged to participate in rigorous coursework aligned with
individualized post-secondary goals
• District 211 strives for all students to earn at least 15 college credit equivalencies while
in high school
• Achieving a 2.8 or higher grade point average is a strong indicator of academic success
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Student volunteerism is valued as a learning opportunity and as a service to others
• Every student is encouraged to fulfill a minimum number of community service hours
each year:
• 9th grade: 5 hours (second semester) • 11th grade: 15 hours
• 10th grade: 10 hours • 12th grade: 20 hours
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
• Club and team membership provides opportunities to make meaningful social
connections and develop interpersonal & intrapersonal skills
• Each student is encouraged to join at least one school activity or school athletic team
each year
• Extra-curricular activities allow students to explore career clusters and potential career
interests
LIFE BALANCE
• The combined impact of academic coursework, extra-curricular involvement, community
employment, community service, and other obligations can create unhealthy stressors for
some students
• All students are encouraged to consider the collective workload associated with their
day-to-day routines
• A balanced approach will help students maintain 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 Palatine High School’s academic supports, including before school, during school,
and after school tutoring, is available at https://adc.d211.org/domain/160.
Social-emotional Supports
Palatine 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
Activities Palatine High School
values student
Advancement of Black HOSA (Health Occupations Scholastic Bowl
involvement and
Leaders Students of America) Science Olympiad participation in extra-
Aquarium Club I-Compete Senior Class curricular activities
Service Club including athletics,
Art Club Improv (Drama Club)
clubs, and the fine arts.
Auditorium Tech Crew International Club Sign Language Club These activities provide
Auto Club Investing Club Slam Poetry students opportunities for enrichment
while also helping them to connect to
Badminton Intramurals Junior Class Sophomore Class
their school community. All students are
Best Buddies Latin Dance Crew Special Olympics encouraged to join at least one of these
BPA (Business) Literary Magazine (FACE) Speech Team groups.
CAD Drafting Club Mariachi Club Student Council
Palatine High School offers a wide
Chess Team Math Team Theater Guides variety of unique student clubs and
Children’s Production Midnight Blues Track/Cardio Intramurals activities. A full list of these
organizations is available on
Color Guard Modern Music Masters Variety Show
the school website at https://
Computer Club Musical Varsity Club adc.d211.org/domain/154.
Cultural Awareness National Honor Society Weight Room
Athletic teams are organized according
Dance Show Newspaper (Cutlass) Woodworking Club
to the fall, winter, and spring sports
Debate Team Orchesis Yearbook (Spotlight) seasons. A list of teams
Ecology Club Organization of Latinx Yoga Club is available at: https://
www.palatine.portal.
ELS Art Club American Students
rschooltoday.com.
Fall Play PAC – Palatine Activity Club
Fashion Club Pirates and Politics Athletic and activity camps are part of
the Palatine High School summer school
FCA Photography Club
program. Specific summer camp details,
FCCLA Poms (Competitive Dance) including instructions for accessing the
Film Making Club Presidents Club online registration, will be sent to you in
the spring as part of the summer school
Foreign Exchange Club Purely Exceptional Pirates
information packet. Students must
Freshmen Class Robotics Club have a valid physical on file with the
Gaming Club S.A.D.D. nurse’s office and be registered online to
participate in these camps.
Activity Director: Kim Glaser, 847-755-1612
Athletics
Fall Winter Spring
Cheerleading - sideline Bowling Baseball
Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Badminton
Girls Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys Gymnastics
Football Cheerleading - competitive Boys Lacrosse
Boys Golf Girls Gymnastics Girls Lacrosse
Girls Golf Boys Swimming Softball
Boys Soccer & Diving Girls Soccer
Girls Swimming & Diving Wrestling Boys Track & Field
Girls Tennis Girls Track & Field
Girls Volleyball Boys Volleyball
Boys Water Polo
Girls Water Polo
Boys Tennis
Athletic Director: Luis Arroyo, 847-755-1770
6
Information For Seniors
Senior year is an exciting and important time in the life guidance program activities in Xello and the D211 Student
of every high school student. Throughout the school Readiness Plan, students should be well-informed about
year, members of the Class of 2022 and their parents specific schools that align with their post-high school
will receive information detailing key dates and events plans and financial status. Students are reminded to
specific to preparation for the student’s life after high take advantage of allowable college visit absences to see
school. General information to guide families as they college and university campuses first-hand.
navigate 12th grade expectations and requirements is
intended to build awareness about high-interest topics. College Applications
Seniors electing to graduate early should consult with November 1 is the most widely recognized deadline
their school counselor for information specific to early for college applications. Students will need to verify
graduation. application due dates with the specific schools of interest
to make sure a key date is not missed. Students also
Graduation Information need to make note of application fees some colleges and
universities charge.
Senior Portraits and Yearbooks
District 211 contracts with Visual Image Photography Letters of Recommendation
(VIP) to take students’ annual school photos. In order to Some college applications require the student to
appear in the Palatine High School yearbook, all seniors include one or more recommendation letters. Typically,
must have their photo taken by VIP. Photographs recommendations come from teachers who have had a
from other sources will not be accepted for use in the positive impact on the student’s high school experience.
yearbook. Schedule information and retake dates will Students should personally request recommendation
be sent directly to students and parents letters from their teachers (or others) and provide the
by VIP. Parents can also access the VIP person with at least two weeks notice about deadlines.
website at https://www.vipis.com/ for more
information. Scholarships
Palatine High School maintains a list of scholarships at
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on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Students will receive details students are encouraged to explore the list to
about these important dates from our senior class find scholarships they may qualify for. Individual colleges
sponsors, Shannon O’Brien and Michelle Calisch. They and universities typically have many scholarships
can be reached at sobrien@d211.org or 847-755-1648 available as well. Students should explore the college
and mcalisch@d211.org or 847-755-1649, respectively. and university websites to find details about those
scholarships. Most scholarships have strict application
Graduation Ceremony
deadlines.
Palatine High School will host graduation for the Class of
2022 on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Palatine High School Applying for Financial Aid
in the in the Main Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m. Effective with the Class of 2022, students are required
to complete the FAFSA to qualify for a high school
College-bound Student Information diploma. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Transcripts (FAFSA) becomes available on October 1. Students
Students should request a copy of their 6th semester and parents will need to complete the FAFSA online at
transcript to verify readiness for high school graduation https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/
and to use as a reference when completing college fafsa to determine the student’s eligibility for
applications. All seniors will meet with their school Federal Student Aid based upon the parents’
counselor early in the school year to review the transcript, prior year’s Federal tax return. Palatine High
senior year course schedule, and verify post-high school School will host a FAFSA workshop in the fall. Look for
plans. details about this event once the school year begins.
Students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA
Finalizing College Choices may be eligible to complete the Alternative
No later than September, seniors pursuing post-high Application. For additional information,
school education programs should be prepared to narrow please visit: https://il49000007.schoolwires.
the list of colleges and universities to which they will send net/Page/8154.
applications. Using information gathered during junior year
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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 All juniors are required to take the Illinois Science
Suite of Assessments to gather data about student Assessment (ISA), an online test covering a
achievement and growth over time. The series of grade- comprehensive set of science topics. The ISA is
specific exams provide details about proficiency in the composed of three 50-minute sections and includes
areas of evidence-based Reading and Mathematics. The questions about life, physical, Earth, and space sciences
2021-2022 schedule for these assessments is provided. with engineering and technological design features
embedded in the other science domains.
Exam Students Date
PSAT 9 Freshmen April 2022 Seniors will complete the ISA September 2021. Juniors
PSAT 10 Sophomores April 2022 will complete the ISA March 2022.
SAT* Juniors April 2022
Parents will receive notice of specific test schedule
More information about the SAT Suite of Assessments details later this year.
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
English language proficiency annually participate in the are encouraged to take the associated AP exam at the
ACCESS test to measure four language skills areas: end of the school year. Satisfactory performance on the
1. Listening AP exam can translate directly to college credits.*
2. Speaking This school year’s AP exams will be held between May
3. Reading 2 – May 13, 2022 exam registration occurs in October.
4. Writing
More information about AP exams is available
ACCESS tests will be administered during the school day on the College Board website at
between January 12 – February 15. 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.
8Wellness 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. All students participate in a year-long
wellness course that 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.
The Wellness Department uses the FitnessGram assessments to measure students’
physical status. Students participate in the assessment two times per school year and
performance is measured against established benchmarks. The assessment includes
four specific tasks:
1. 20m PACER (aerobic capacity)
2. Sit-Up (muscular endurance)
3 Push-Up (muscular strength)
4. Sit & Reach (flexibility)
For more information about the District 211
Wellness Program, contact the Physical
Education Department Chair at 847-755-1368.
Did you know…
Individualized fitness goals can be set
within the Wellness component of the
Student Readiness Plan.
9Health 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, Mary Jo Pawlowski, at 847-755-1662 if you have questions about Palatine High School’s
health services.
10Food Services
High School District 211 lunch and breakfast programs have been recognized for excellence by the Illinois State Board
of Education, Department of Child Nutrition, and the United States Department of Education. Each year, the District
serves over one million meals to students.
Lunch and breakfast menus are designed
to appeal to young people’s tastes
and monthly menus are available at
https://il49000007.schoolwires.net/
Page/6398. Parents may prepay for
their child’s lunches using the MySchoolBucks
app. More information about this
convenient option is available at
https://adc.d211.org/Page/6670.
Transportation
Free bus transportation is provided for all students who reside more than 1.5 miles from
Palatine High School. Bus route details and pick/drop times are provided in the final weeks of
summer before school begins in August. Bus transportation is available for a nominal fee for
students who reside less than 1.5 miles from school. Contact the District 211 Transportation
Department at 847-755-6796 for more details.
Palatine High School also provides bus transportation in the late afternoon and evening to
accommodate students participating in extracurricular activities and athletics. Late afternoon
buses are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and leave at 4:40 p.m. Evening
buses are available Monday – Friday and leave at 6:10 p.m. Students must have a valid bus
pass to board the late afternoon and evening buses.
Did you know…
Parents can track their child’s school bus using the MyStop app. Visit
https://il49000007.schoolwires.net/Page/7551 for more information.
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
SUMMER SCHOOL
credits, replace low grades with higher grades, move ahead within a curriculum
sequence, and explore areas of career interest.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
WILL BE SENT TO YOU
Activities/Athletics IN THE SPRING
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.
The first session of Summer School 2022 runs from June 7 - June 28. The second session runs from June 29 - July
21. Each 3-week session holds classes Monday through Thursday.
11School Safety and Security
School safety is a top priority at Palatine High School. The school employs a video surveillance camera system to
enhance security and deter inappropriate activity on school grounds. Regular safety drills that practice our Lockdown
and Run, Hide, Survive procedures are conducted at each school. These drills involve students and staff members
to help all members of the school community know how to respond in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the
following safety protocols have been implemented:
School Resource Officer In partnership with the Palatine Police Department, Palatine High School employs a
full-time sworn police officer to be on-site each school day. The School Resource
Officer (SRO) assists the school with all facets of school security.
Lockdown Push Stations We have installed blue lockdown push-button stations in each building. These
devices are similar to the standard fire alarm pull station that you would find in any
public setting. The Lockdown push buttons allow any staff member to initiate our
Lockdown and Run, Hide, Survive procedures quickly and without delay.
School Visitors All visitors, including parents, to Palatine 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.
Parking Those parking at Palatine High School must display a valid parking permit. Visitor
parking spaces are closely monitored and reserved for short-term use by parents and
other visitors.
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 Palatine High School
website. Reports may be anonymous, if desired. The form is available at
https://adc.d211.info/forms/palatine-high-school-safety-concern/.
12District 211 Communications/Notifications
District 211 and Palatine 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:
General information from the school or District about scheduled school events or
Level Green
news that does not require immediate attention.
Public safety/awareness information regarding an incident in or near the school that
Level Yellow 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.
Weather/school safety alerts regarding an event that will affect school operations. All
Level Orange
weather-related school closures will be level orange messages.
Emergency communications and information about an incident that is likely to occur
Code Red 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 in order to receive all types of communications from the school and District.
You can access the portal at https://campus.d211.org/campus/portal/township.jsp.
13ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM
All students at Palatine 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 in
order 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 repair or
replacement. Parents are encouraged to enroll in the District 211 iPad Protection Plan. The Plan carries a
$25 annual premium and offers discounted repair/replacement costs. Full details about the iPad Protection
Plan are available at https://adc.d211.org/Page/5182.
Any student requiring assistance with a school-assigned iPad should visit the Technology HelpDesk located
in the Media Center, or visit the Technology Department’s webpage at https://adc.d211.org/domain/309.
Digital Democracy
Palatine High School actively promotes positive and respectful use of technology
by students. The 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 have on others. outside
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 Palatine 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 John Volgi, assistant principal, at 847-755-1614 if you have
questions about the Digital Democracy program.
14SOFTWARE 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. Palatine High School uses Infinite Campus for school registration and
payment along with summer athletic and activity camps, and fall, winter and spring sports and/or activities registration.
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 will
receive an email early in the school year with details about accessing Schoology, including an
individualized username and temporary password. Once in Schoology, parents will be able to see
every course associated with their child.
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/.
MySchoolBucks
MySchoolBucks is the exclusive system for District 211 parents to make school meal prepayments, as well
as make online payments for monetary transactions with the school such as iPad protection plans and repair
costs, student parking permits, and more. Parents can create a free MySchoolBucks account by
www.myschoolbucks.com or downloading the MySchoolBucks app to their mobile device. Please contact
the District 211 Food and Nutrition Services department at 847-755-6681 if you have questions about this
free service.
15PALATINE PIRATE BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP
Basic Membership..................................................................................................................................................... $30
The Basic Membership includes a 2021-2022 Boosters car decal.
Deluxe Athletic Membership ................................................................................................................................... $65
The Deluxe Athletic Membership includes Basic Membership benefits, plus FOUR (4) all-age athletic passes* good for
admission to home varsity football and basketball games.
Deluxe PLUS Athletic Membership ......................................................................................................................... $90
The Deluxe PLUS Athletic Membership includes Basic Membership benefits, plus SIX (6) all-age athletic passes*
good for admission to home varsity football and basketball games. BEST VALUE
Class of 2022 Palatine Pirate Graduation Lawn Sign............................................................................................. $15
Purchase a Palatine Pirate Graduation Lawn Sign for your Class of 2022 graduate. Signs will be delivered in April
2022.
Your membership or direct donation to the PHS Pirate Boosters will provide funds for multi-disciplinary, academic,
athletic, and music programs that benefit all students at Palatine High School. Please see our Welcome Letter and
Volunteer Opportunities on our website, www.phspirateboosters.com, for additional information. Questions? Please
email membership@PHSPirateBoosters.com.
*All-Age Athletic Passes are good for adult/child admission; however, they are not valid for IHSA playoff games. High School District
211 students are admitted free to football and basketball games with a school ID.
Additional All-Age Athletic Passes ($15 each) are available for purchase through the Pirate Boosters. Pirate Boosters Membership
required to purchase additional passes.
16Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is my child’s bus stop and what time does 6. Where can I find information about scholarships
the bus pick up my child? my child might qualify for?
Parents can use the My Stop app to track their child’s A list of scholarships is maintained on the
bus. More information about the My Stop app is school website at https://docs.google.com/
available on the District 211 website at https://adc. spreadsheets/d/1S_ptB0t_slUFiGf5Owny1sU-
d211.org/cms/lib/IL49000007/Centricity/ vwxEnmZcfURYUeuklTQ/edit#gid=0.
D o m a i n / 4 7 8 8 / I n s t r u c t i o n s % 2 0 - f o r- Students are encouraged to check the site regularly
Accessing-the-GPS-Mystop-Mobile- for updates. Be aware that the Harper Promise
App.pdf. Please call the Transportation Scholarship is only available to students who began
department at 847-755-6798 with any questions about ninth grade at a District 211, District 214, or District 220
bus services. high school and applied to participate in the Promise
program before December 15 of their freshman year.
2. Is Summer School required?
Some incoming Freshmen and rising Sophomores are 7. Does the school offer opportunities for my child to
identified for mandatory summer school programs to prepare for the SAT exam?
improve academic proficiency in reading, math or both. SAT preparation is embedded within the instructional
Eligible students, and their parents, will be notified in strategies teachers use within their classrooms. In
late January. See page 11 for more information about addition, a practice SAT exam for juniors is offered in
summer school. October, and students are able to use the results of
3. My child is interested in athletics and/or activities. that practice exam to identify specific skill areas for
How do I register my child for an athletic team or improvement prior to taking the State-sponsored SAT
extracurricular activity? in April. The Khan Academy includes free resources
Parents use Infinite Campus to register for extracurricular for students to prepare for the SAT, and once linked
athletic teams, clubs, and activities. Completing the to a student’s College Board account, provides a
registration process requires the parent to log onto the customized course of study focused on the student’s
Infinite Campus portal. A menu of options is displayed unique areas for growth in both mathematics and
on the left-hand side of the screen after logging in. evidence-based reading and writing.
Select Extracurricular Registration and the registration 8. How will I be notified if a school emergency exists?
portal will open. Follow the on-screen prompts to Emergency situations will be communicated to parents
complete registration for the desired team and/or via email, text message, and phone calls. Emergency
activity. emails will be designated using the District’s
communications/notifications color-coded system.
4. Are there special eligibility requirements if my
See page 13 for more information about school
child wants to play sports?
communications.
All student-athletes must meet eligible requirements
as set forth by the Illinois High School Association 9. Whom should I call if my child is struggling with
(IHSA) which include maintaining passing grades in classwork?
at least 25 credit hours per week. District 211 has Your child’s teachers are the first line of support
additional requirements for athletic eligibility, which regarding questions about class assignments.
can be found online at https://adc.d211. Your child’s school counselor also can assist with
o rg / c m s / l i b / I L 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 7 / C e n t r i c i t y / connecting your child to specific academic supports
Domain/2473/Eligibility-IHSA-D211.pdf. within the school.
Students transferring to Palatine High School
from another high school will want to consult with the
Athletic Director to discuss eligibility requirements.
5. How does my child arrange to see college and
university representatives who visit Palatine
High School?
Our college counselor maintains a list of colleges and
universities that will be visiting Palatine High
School during the school year. Students can
access the list online at https://il49000007.
schoolwires.net/Page/8155
17Contact information
Palatine High School
1111 North Rohwling Road v Palatine, IL 60074 v 847-755-1600
Administration
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Students
Tony Medina Kim Glaser John Volgi Jim Lange
tmedina@d211.org kglaser@d211.org jvolgi@d211.org jlang@d211.org
Alex Larson
Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Student Services
alarson@d211.org
Michael Smith Chris Cirrincione Director
msmith@d211.org ccirrincione@d211.org Fred Rasmussen Brenda Moreno
frasmussen@d211.org bmoreno@d211.org
Athletic Director
Luis Arroyo
larroyo@d211.org
Student Support Teams
Scarlet Team White Team Grey Team
Administrator Counselor Administrator Counselor Administrator Counselor
Chris Cirrincione Rick Splitt Michael Smith Tim O’Connell John Volgi Alonso Ramirez
ccirrincione@d211.org rsplitt@d211.org msmith@d211.org toconnell@d211.org jvolgi@d211.org aramirez@d211.org
847-755-1616 847-755-1643 847-755-1618 847-755-1645 847-755-1614 847-755-1646
Administrative Psychologist Administrative Psychologist Administrative Counselor
Assistant Christy Azriel Assistant Reenie Matteo Assistant Kathleen Sobol
Wendy Green cazriel@d211.org Ellen Stauber rmatteo@d211.org Mary Luna ksobol@d211.org
wgreen@d211.org 847-755-1840 estauber@d211.org 847-755-1638 mluna@d211.org 847-755-1641
847-755-1617 847-755-1619 Psychologist 847-755-1615
Social Worker Psychologist
Counselor Mario Gonzalez Counselor Karena Robinson Student Services Eric Smith
Michelle Calisch mgonzalez@d211.org Miriam Castro krobinson@d211.org Department Chair/ esmith@d211.org
mcalisch@d211.org 847-755-1635 mcastro@d211.org 847-755-1629 Counselor 847-755-1639
847-755-1649 847-755-1644 Social Worker Nicole Capalbo
Attendance ncapalbo@d211.org Social Worker
Counselor Sue Duma Counselor Krista Semkiv Susan Kirkman
ksemkiv@d211.org 847-755-1651
Lilia Ramirez sduma@d211.org Mike Hernon skirkman@d211.org
lramirez@d211.org 847-755-1670 mhernon@d211.org 847-755-1654 Counselor 847-755-1634
847-755-1647 847-755-1642 Attendance Shannon O’Brien
sobrien@d211.org Attendance
Counselor Laura Nehf Amy Klehr
lnehf@d211.org 847-755-1648
Judy Locher aklehr@d211.org
jlocher@d211.org 847-755-1670 847-755-1672
847-755-1650
Other Resources
Title 1 Social Worker Title 1 Social Worker ESL Social Worker
Deana Havens Tanya Britton Maria Alejandra Salas-Baltuano
dhavens@d211.org tbritton@d211.org msalasbaltuano@d211.org
847-755-1636 847-755-1638 847-755-1782
Department Chairs
Applied Art Business English English as a Family and
Technology Russell Horvath Education Jennifer Krause Second Language Consumer
Mark Hibner rhorvath@d211.org Cliff Watanuki jkrause@d211.org Seju Jain Sciences
mhibner@d211.org cwatanuki@d211.org sjain@d211.org Kori Hibner
Music Social Studies khibner@d211.org
Math Dung Pham Science Christopher Bays Special Education
Craig Barnes dpham@d211.org Darius Sanchez cbays@d211.org Daniel Gavin Wellness
cbarnes@d211.org dsanchez@d211.org dgavin@d211.org Scott Hagel
shagel@d211.org
World Language
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