Parent Information Night

High School District

211

WELCOMETO

Township High School

Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence

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The mission of District 211 is …

to serve the educational needs of the community by developing and implementing quality programs which challenge students to achieve their potential to become contributing, informed citizens capable of meeting the demands of a changing world.

Dr. Nancy Robb

Superintendent of Schools

District 211 Special Education Administrators

Director of Special

Education,Julie Nowak

Assistant Director of

Special Education,

Renée Erickson

Assistant Director of

Special Education,

Mary Pat Krones

Hoffman Estates High School

Home of the Hawks

Important Hoffman HS People

Principal,James Britton

Special Education Chair,Diane Pfister

High School Can Feel Like a BIG Place

Facilities:– District 211 consists of five high

schools and two therapeutic day schools.

– Each state of the art facility has a swimming pool, an artificial turf athletic field and a 500-seat auditorium.

Personnel:– The district employs 993 certified

staff and 888 support service personnel.

Students:– There are nearly 13,000 students

enrolled in District 211’s schools.

High School Can Feel Like a BIG Place

Supports:– Freshmen orientation– Student Services

department– Special education case

managers– Tutoring centers– Computer labs

High School HelpsStudents to …

become self-advocates. become active

participants in their education.

learn to take responsibility for their actions.

transition to adulthood. become informed

citizens.

To be Successful,Students Must …

Complete homework independently and on time.

Ask for help when needed. Respect school officials. Follow directions. Be responsible for their

actions. Develop study skills - do

more than just focus on doing assignments.

Graduation Requirements for the High School Diploma

4 years Physical Education 4 years English 3 years math 2 years social science 2 years science Health Consumer Education Driver’s Education –or- 30 hours of instruction in safety education Electives

Mandated 20 Credits- 18 Academic- 2 Physical Education

How to get 20 credits

Earn AT LEAST 5 credits each year Make wise choices when selecting

classes If you fail a class enroll in summer

school to stay on track Without 20 credits, a student WILL

NOT graduate, regardless of how many years he or she has attended high school!

High School Activities

Athletics Competitive Groups Performing Arts Career Clubs Publications Student Government Honors Special Olympics

Participation/Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities

Sports/Activities• Code of Behavior• IHSA Criteria• Attendance• Academic Eligibility

Driver’s Education

How Are Educational PlacementDecisions Made?

Student’s current academic performance

Student’s educational needs

Evaluation results – incoming freshman

testing– case study findings

Special Education Services to Meet Individual Student Needs

Resource Service Center Co-Taught classes Resource/Strategies General Studies classes EDSC – Individualized

instructional period(s) SCED – Self-contained for entire

day Services for low incidence

disabilities Out-of-building programs

Services for LowIncidence Populations

Cluster Sites providing specialized services – ELS: Educational Life Skills (HEHS)

Functional academic curriculum– PH: Physically Handicapped Program (PHS)

Supports students with PH needs – MC: Multiply Challenged (SHS)

Serves students with severe medical and/or cognitive needs

– MN: Multiple Needs (HEHS) Functional and sensory-based academic curriculum

– ATP: Adult Transition Program (HEHS) Functional transitional program

Services for LowIncidence Populations

Life and Learning Strategies– 4 year curriculum for students with ASDs or who

have related needs– Strategies include:

Communication, social skills development, problem-solving, emotional self-awareness, organization, time management

– Sensory integration as needed Hard of Hearing and Deaf Visually Impaired Member of NSSEO

Services for HighIncidence Populations

Learning Strategies– 2 year curriculum– Strategy instruction in:

test-taking, note-taking, reading/writing, study skills, organization– IEP self-awareness– self-determination skill building– post-secondary transition development

Life Strategies– 2 year curriculum– Strategy instruction in:

Problem-solving, coping skill development, emotional regulation, relationship skills, communication skills

– IEP self-awareness– post-secondary transition development

Services for HighIncidence Populations

General Studies– Core academics at a modified instructional level, while meeting graduation requirements– Cross-categorical setting– IEP goal development intertwined into content instruction

Support Center– Core academics at a modified/separate setting for behavioral/emotional needs– Instruction in regular education curriculum moved at individualized or small group pace– Responsive to student’s behavioral/emotional needs with point system & immediate

feedback Self-Contained

– “School within a school”– Highly supported and supervised – Social, emotional and behavioral needs addressed– Individual and group counseling– Point and level system used each period to provide immediate feedback and redirection– Instruction in problem-solving, emotional regulation and self-awareness

Role of SpecialEducation Staff

Assist with the transition process Provide support – academic and

emotional Guide students in meeting IEP

goals Foster student self-advocacy and

independence Teach compensatory strategies Facilitate IEP accommodations

Student Tips for Success inHigh School

Get involved in activities! Self-advocate for needs Ask questions Apply skills Demonstrate responsibility Take advantage of academic opportunities Work towards graduation requirements Become familiar with IEP goals and accommodations Use an assignment notebook Set a homework routine (time & location)

Student Tips for Success inHigh School

Strategies for Parents to Ease the Transition to High School

Utilize email to communicate with teachers and case managers

Utilize On-line Parent Access Dialogue with your child about school Encourage your child to practice

responsibility Encourage your child to self-advocate for

needs and accommodations Establish a routine at home for reviewing

grade progress and homework completion

Timeline of Events

Fall 2010– Junior high & high school meet/share student information

Dec 4, 2010– Explore Placement Test

8AM, bring calculator, snack for ext. time, call home when finished with extended time

Jan 19, 2011– Incoming Freshman Parent Open House

6:30pm – 9:00pm Feb 2011

– Transition/IEP conference course & program recommendations summer school recommendation freshman orientation information

Summer 2011 – Summer School – possible course recommendation updates

August 2011– attend Freshman Open House activities

High School is a GreatPlace To Be!

We want your student to be successful and enjoy his or her high school experience!

We Are Ready To Do Our Best!

Join Us!

Many Thanks!

We look forward to working together

with you!