ParentNewsletter - Buffalo Grove High School

Buffalo Grove High School
4th Quarter 2014-2015
Parent Newsletter
4th Quarter
FEATURES:
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
DON’T MISS…
3
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
5
GRADUATION
INFORMATION
13
PROM INFORMATION
20 - 21
SUMMER ATHLETIC
CAMPS
Student Art Gallery
Buffalo Grove High School is excited to announce that we will be opening an Art Gallery
at the start of the 2015-2016 school year. Art teachers Michelle Price and Jordie Field
received a $10,000 grant this past January to be used toward the construction of a
student-run art gallery. This Art Gallery opportunity for our students mirrors real life
experiences they would have in the art world. It offers true project based learning in
that our gallery will be a student led, teacher facilitated space. We believe that this
gallery allows students to move beyond producing art to constructing new knowledge
as they develop the skills to effectively display and discuss art. Students will learn
to design exhibitions, research and critique exhibitions, engage an audience in
discussions about art, and collaborate with others as they do these things. They will
also have unique opportunities to plan a gallery calendar and experience the work that
it entails. Additionally they will have opportunities to work across the curriculum with
students in courses such as marketing, fashion design, geometry and construction,
entrepreneurship, creative writing, and journalism as they sustain and promote the
gallery and its events.
Part of our excitement generates from the potential opportunities for our students.
Our desire is for our student curators to engage with the community through shows
featuring BGHS alumni artists and artists from the local community. This would offer
the opportunity for students to make connections with fine artists, photojournalists, and
commercial photographers. We hope to serve our school and community by supporting
interdisciplinary endeavors such as our forums on the Harlem Renaissance and the
Holocaust. To enrich their learning experiences, we welcome adult mentors, whether
teachers, alumni or community members, who will help prepare our students for real
world experiences such as how to curate an exhibit. We look forward to student art
shows that will showcase the tremendous talents of our students.
The BGHS Art Gallery will be housed in our Theater Foyer. The gallery will be open
throughout the day and also made available to the public at many of our Fine Arts
evening events. Students in the Art Department will act as curators at evening events,
able to showcase the gallery to the public, answer questions, and encourage feedback
from guests. We expect our gallery to offer a plethora of ways to engage students and
our community. We hope that people will make
time to stop in and see the new BGHS Art Gallery
next fall when we kick off a new school year.
We are extremely excited about creating an art
gallery space at Buffalo Grove High School.
Our students can hardly wait to get started, and
we feel the same way. This Art Gallery will be a
significant part of our Fine Arts area and offers
great ways to enliven our building with all kinds of
art experiences for students. Whether we exhibit
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we believe this space provides a unique place to
increase appreciation for the visual arts.
Dear Bison Family,
I am very excited to announce that all Buffalo Grove High School students will have
District-issued iPads for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year!!
This means that we will have one-to-one technology that allows us to continue to
deliver relevant, innovative curriculum to all of our students from 9th to 12th grade. I am
honored to be working in a district that is willing to make the commitment to invest
in our school by investing in devices for all students. While sound teaching and
learning is the core of student achievement, I believe that providing our students
access to current technology tools is one of the best ways to prepare them for
their future. I have seen first-hand the transformational way that this technology
is changing and improving student learning, engagement, and growth.
The one-to-one implementation follows six years of innovation on the part of
hundreds of staff members across High School District 214, who empowered
a teacher-led process to bring iPads into our
classrooms, developing new instructional materials,
and identifying ways to transform learning. Elk
Grove High School will also implement one-to-one
technology for the 2015-2016 school year, and
by August 2016 all District 214 students will have
District-issued iPads.
For our teachers, ongoing professional development opportunities have been
offered to support thoughtful and innovative approaches to integration of
technology into each subject area. Teachers will use a wide variety of platforms
and applications for assignments and for communication with students and
parents, including Schoology, iTunes U, iBooks, Google Classroom, blogs, and
Google Sites. Likewise, students will be able to use a range of iPad apps and web
tools to create, conduct research, and complete assignments.
1:1 iPad implementation supports increased communication between teachers and students, and increased
student choice and autonomy over their own learning. Faculty are working with students so that they are thoughtful
and aware of their digital footprints and can make excellent choices in sharing content that will enhance their
digital reputation. We believe that having all
students equipped with an iPad will motivate
them, support autonomous engagement, and
strengthen the multidisciplinary learning that
defines BGHS.
Respectfully yours,
Jeff Wardle
Buffalo Grove High School Parent Newsletter is published 4 times a year during the school year by Township
High School District 214, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
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4th Quarter
2014-15
2015-2016
Classes
Student S
We hope you and your students had a relaxing Spring Break. During that week, you should have received
a listing of the courses requested by your student for the 2015-2016 school year. If there is an error, please
contact the Student Services Office at 847-718-4022 or the counselor directly. If your student is an incoming
freshman and you have a question about placement, please contact Division Head Chris Marks at 847-7184131 about a math or science placement, Division Head Sandy Beguin at 847-718-4073 about an English
placement, or Division Head Rob Lindgren at 847-718-4088 about a world language or social science
placement. All changes must be made by April 15.
The master schedule will be completed in May. You will receive 2015-2016 schedules during this summer.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE SCHOOL STARTS, STUDENTS WHO DROP A COURSE WILL BE PLACED
IN A CLOSED STUDY HALL. A student may have a maximum of one study hall per semester.
Counselors will be checking credits and reclassifying students not progressing towards graduation. Students
must earn the following minimum number of credits to be classified into the next grade:
Sophomores - 5 credits
Juniors - 10 credits
Seniors - 15 credits
If your child will be classified to a lower grade, the new grade will be indicated on the schedule your student
receives in August.
Summer School
Summer School registration began March 30 online. Students who failed a required course should plan to
make it up in summer school. All registration for summer school is done online, except for Driver Education,
which takes place in the CTE/PE office. Summer school will be held at Buffalo Grove and Rolling Meadows
High Schools this summer.
Student
Guidance
Students at all levels will be participating in the Developmental Core Counseling Program this spring. All
students will be learning how to use Naviance, our computerized college/career program. For freshmen,
counselors reviewed graduation requirements and worked with students to develop individualized academic
and career plans. At the sophomore level, students are exposed to career and personality inventories to
better prepare them for the post-secondary options. Juniors began learning about the college application
and admissions process.
Class of 2015
Information
May 8 is the date teachers must inform counselors if seniors are in danger of failing a class they need for
graduation. If your senior is in this situation, please encourage him or her to complete all work in order
to graduate on May 31. According to School Board policy, students must have completed all graduation
requirements in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
2015-2016
Course
Registration
schedule in early August. The Student Services office will be staffed with a counselor on duty throughout the
summer. If your student needs to see a counselor, please call 847-718-4022 to schedule an appointment.
The building will be open Monday through Thursday for the summer, CLOSED on FRIDAYS. Students who
signed up for Driver Education beginning January 2016 will be required to pay the $350 fee during summer
registration. The oldest 120 students will be enrolled into the program pending receiving payment of the $350
fee and their permits from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You may also want to consider summer school
as an option for your student.
Physicals
Required
Summer is the time to make physician appointments for your athletes or incoming freshmen to get a physical.
All incoming freshmen and athletes are required to have a physical. All incoming freshmen should have their
physicals to the nurse by June 1, 2015. You will be receiving a packet of registration information early in the
summer. Classes begin August 26, 2015.
Parent Email
Addresses
Please take a moment to update your email addresses. This is a great way to notify you of important activities
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The Main Office and Student Services Office will be open
Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The building
is CLOSED ON ALL FRIDAYS during the summer.
HOST LOCATIONS
Buffalo Grove High School will host students from Buffalo
Grove, John Hersey, and Wheeling.
Parents of spring athletes, cheerleaders, and trainers,
you are invited to attend the Spring Sports Awards
on Wednesday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
Refreshments will be served and awards will be
distributed by the coaches.
Rolling Meadows High School will host students from Elk
Grove, Prospect, and Rolling Meadows.
CALENDAR
1st Semester (7:30 am - 12:30 pm)
June 15 - June 18 (Monday - Thursday) 4-day week
June 22 - June 25 (Monday - Thursday) 4-day week
June 29 - July 2 (Monday - Thursday) 4-day week
All incoming freshmen will be required to have a completed
physical prior to June 1, 2015 to receive a class schedule.
The physical forms will be included in a packet given to your
student at their middle schools and are also available on the
school website.
2nd Semester (7:30 am - 12:30 pm)
July 6 - July 9 (Monday - Thursday) 4-day week
July 13 - July 16 (Monday - Thursday) 4-day week
July 20 - July 23 (Monday - Thursday) 4-day week
The physical form is 2-sided and is required by the Illinois
Department of Public Health. The first side requires the
physician or nurse to document all immunizations your
child was given. It also requires a signature to verify the
immunization history.
SUNDOWN ACADEMY
The second side of the form includes a health history section
to be completed by the parent and signed. The bottom of
One 24-day Semester, June 15 - July 23, will be held at
Buffalo Grove and Rolling Meadows High Schools.
Offered at 3 different times.
Time: 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (evening class)
One 24-day Semester, June 15 - July 23, will be held at
Rolling Meadows High School.
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
DRIVER EDUCATION
requires a height, weight, blood pressure, BMI and a review
of systems. The physician will also have to address the
physical education/sports section.
COURSES, TUITION AND FEES
I am including all this information because each year a
number of students are not allowed to receive a schedule
because they do not have a complete current physical exam.
A missing blood pressure, parent signature, or an incomplete
immunization history will stop your student from having a
schedule.
The summer school brochure is available on the B.G.H.S.
website.
REGISTRATION BEGINS
Monday, March 30, for academic courses
Physical forms can be turned in to the health office as
they are completed. Make your appointments as soon as
possible. When you have your exam completed, please keep
a copy for your own file.
For additional information on closings go to:
Stacy Wodka, Certified School Nurse.
847-718-4171
Select the Emergency Closing Information link at the
emergency page. This page will be updated as needed and
will reflect the latest information regarding the operation of
all district schools.
Items that your student may have lost can be found in
the Attendance Office. Items not claimed at the end of
each quarter are donated to charity.
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Wednesday, August 5
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Thursday, August 6
12:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Our second semester Final Exam Schedule is the following:
Stampede
Yearbooks will be distributed
from CONCESSIONS located
in the Front Foyer.
The following information is provided for parents and
offices.
Period 1
2
6
Make-up
7:30 - 8:45 am
8:55 - 10:15 am
10:25 - 11:40 am
11:50 am - 1:05 pm
(75
(80
(75
(75
minutes - Exams)
minutes - Exams *)
minutes - Exams)
minutes)
Period 3
7
4
Make-up
7:30 - 8:45 am
8:55 - 10:15 am
10:25 - 11:40 am
11:50 am - 1:05 pm
(75
(80
(75
(75
minutes - Exams)
minutes - Exams *)
minutes - Exams)
minutes)
Period 8
5
Make-up
Make-up
7:30 - 8:45 am
8:55 - 10:15 am
10:25 - 11:40 am
11:50 am - 1:05 pm
(75
(80
(75
(75
minutes - Exams)
minutes - Exams *)
minutes - Exams)
minutes)
* Announcements will be made during this exam time.
(105 ILCS 75/15)
Sec. 15. Notification. An elementary or secondary school
must provide notification to the student and his or her parent
or guardian that the elementary or secondary school may
request or require a student to provide a password or other
related account information in order to gain access to the
• Buses will leave at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday and
Thursday, 10:25 a.m. on Friday. Activity buses will be
available at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday,
11:25 a.m. on Friday. There will be NO athletic buses.
• Breakfast or lunch WILL NOT be served on any of the
exam days.
if the elementary or secondary school has reasonable
networking website contains evidence that the student has
violated a school disciplinary rule or policy. The notification
Friday, May 22: English/Fine Arts, World Language/Social
Studies/ELL, and Physical Education classes.
disciplinary rules, policies, or handbook or communicated
by similar means. (Source: P.A. 98-129, eff. 1-1-14.)
Tuesday, May 26: Math/Science and Career & Technical
Education classes.
AED Compliance
It is absolutely important for seniors to take finals at
the scheduled times so they will be able to participate in
commencement rehearsal and commencement.
State law requires the Illinois High School Association to post
a hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated
external defibrillators training video on its website. The
law also requires the District to notify staff members and
parents/guardians about the video. You are encouraged to
view the video, which will take less than 15 minutes of your
time, at http://www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/
CPRTraining.aspx
Students do not have to be present for lunch hours or study
halls. Parents do not need to call to excuse your student(s).
Now Online
Selective Service Information
Buffalo Grove High School provides daily announcements
to the students to keep them informed of current and
upcoming events. To provide you with more information,
the Student Announcements are now online. Just go to the
B.G.H.S. homepage (bghs.d214.org) and select Quicklinks
then click on Daily Announcements. Announcements will be
online for 10 days.
Young men can now register with the Selective Service
using the Internet. All young men living in the U.S., with
few exceptions, are required to register within 30 days of
turning 18. Registration is a Federal law. It is also required
to stay eligible for many Federal and state benefits,
including financial aid.
Website: www.sss.gov
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations!
Selena Groh
Grace Hong
Logan Kelly
Career & Technical Education
We are proud to announce that Selena Groh, Grace
English/Fine Arts
National Merit Finalists in the 2015 competition for
Merit Scholarship Awards. This recognition is based
on results from the 2013 administration of the PSAT
Math/Science
scored in the 99th percentile of all students who take
the test and are among the top one-half percent of the
students in our home state.
Physical Education
Congratulations Selena, Grace, and Logan!!
Student Services
Service Award Recipient
Buffalo Grove High School proudly presents the 2015
Distinguished Service Award to Kevin Opperman, President
of the Buffalo Grove Instrumental Association (BGIA).
World Language/Social Science/ELL
a dynamic organization that coordinates activities and
learning opportunities for students in the band program.
Activity and Athletic bus transportation is meant to only
transport students who are participating in an approved after
school activity. Activity buses leave B.G.H.S. at 4:00 p.m.
for those students who remain after school for approved
club activities, additional tutoring, or detention. Athletic
buses leave at 5:45 p.m. for those students remaining after
school for athletic practices or athletic competitions.
best interests in mind, and goes above and beyond what is
expected to provide quality experiences.
December dinner that includes all band families, guests,
and incoming eighth-graders and their families at no cost
to attendees. The evening, which includes a concert, is
absolutely first class and shows off the band program
and Buffalo Grove High School in a way that makes
The Activity and Athletic bus runs are abbreviated and do
not run the same routes as the morning pick ups. One bus
serves students living north of Dundee Road and one bus
serves students living south of Dundee Road. Students
should check the Activity/Athletic route maps in the cases
located in the Theater Foyer and the Main Office foyer to
determine their drop off corner for the Activity or Athletic
bus runs.
performance at Symphony Center in Chicago, bringing in
the Canadian Brass, performing at Pick-Staiger Concert
fundraising opportunities for students to participate in
European concert tours. In 2014, Kevin also served as
Feasibility Task Force/Citizens Advisory Group.
The Buffalo Grove staff is proud to award Kevin
.
Congratulations Kevin and thank you for your contributions
to the students and staff of Buffalo Grove High School!!
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The Class of 2015 Commencement will be held at 1:00pm on
Sunday, May 31, in the Buffalo Grove High School gymnasium.
To attend as a spectator, every
person in the gym must have a
ticket. Each graduating senior will
receive four tickets at rehearsal on
Friday morning, May 29. Tickets
will not be issued to students with
outstanding financial obligations to
the school until all fees have been
paid.
GradImagesTM will take a professional picture of the moment
each graduate is awarded his or her diploma. Approximately
one week later, families will receive a full-color proof in the
mail. Several photo packages are available, however there
is no obligation to purchase. GradImagesTM guarantees
complete satisfaction or a full refund with no questions
asked. GradTrak® by GradImagesTM is offering $5 off any
order over $25 if you register your email address prior to
graduation. Go to www.gradimages.com/index.cfm and
click on Pre-Event Email Registration to lock in your
discount.
You can find updated graduation information at: http://bghs.
d214.org/parent_resources1/graduation.aspx
Where is parking? Is handicapped parking available?
Attendants will be available to assist with parking in the
school parking lot. The lot can be accessed from Arlington
Heights Road or Dundee Road. There will be no parking in
the front circle drive. Attendants will assist with handicapped
parking in the bus lanes close to the entrance to the
gymnasium. Overflow parking is available at Longfellow
School (located at 501 S. Arlington Heights Road).
When will the 2015 graduates get their cap and gown?
NEW THIS YEAR, caps, gowns, and tassels will be
distributed during all lunch periods on WEDNESDAY, MAY
20, in the cafeteria. Extra caps and gowns will be on hand
for students who did not fill out an order form in December.
A gown can be exchanged for a different size at graduation
rehearsal on Friday, May 29. Please contact Sindi Smith,
graduation sponsor, at [email protected] if there is any
problem with the fit of the gown.
Is special seating available for handicapped persons? How
many family members can sit with them? Chairs and first
row bleacher seats have been reserved for handicapped
individuals and one additional person. This seating is
located on the east side of the gymnasium (closest to the
Natatorium). A staff member inside the gym will be available
to assist with seating. Persons sitting in the handicapped
area will still need a ticket to enter the gym.
When is graduation rehearsal? Graduation rehearsal is
mandatory and will be held on Friday, May 29. Students
are expected to arrive at school by 7:15am so that rehearsal
can begin promptly at 7:30am in the BGHS gymnasium. All
graduates are required to attend. At rehearsal, graduates
will receive their tickets (assuming that financial obligations
have been met), and, if applicable, honors medallions and
stoles.
Can I get up to take pictures as my child walks across
the stage? Please remain seated throughout the entire
ceremony out of respect for other spectators. Students walk
across the stage quickly and we want every family member
and friend to have a clear view of their graduate. Official
pictures of each graduate are available for purchase through
GradImagesTM. Please do not stand or move to the main
floor to take pictures.
What time should graduates arrive for the graduation on
May 31? Graduates must report to the Fieldhouse no later
than 12:30pm on Sunday.
How many graduation tickets will my family get? What
if I need more tickets? Due to seating limitations in the
school gymnasium, each graduate will only receive 4
tickets. Tickets will be given to graduates during the
rehearsal provided they have met all financial obligations.
No additional or replacement tickets are available. Please
do not call the school to ask for more tickets
How long does the ceremony last? The entire ceremony
should take between 60-80 minutes.
Is there a dress code for the 2015 graduates? Yes. Please
refer to the Graduation website for specific requirements.
Are tickets also required to view the graduation ceremony
live on closed circuit television in the cafeteria or theater?
No tickets are required to watch graduation from the
cafeteria or theater. There is no limit to the number of guests
you may bring to view in these alternative locations.
Is there a reception in the school following the ceremony?
No. Families typically prefer private family celebrations
offsite. You are welcome to take pictures outside the school
and in the foyer before departing.
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In School
The following B.G.H.S. staff will be recognized by the High
School District 214 Board of Education at the annual Salute
to Staff at Forest View Education Center on Wednesday,
April 29, at 7:00 pm:
Maria Dzien
Instructional Assistant-ELL Outstanding Contributions to
Education - ESP
Bruce French
Math Teacher - Outstanding
Contributions to Education - EA
Cindy Igyarto
Administrative Assistant, Associate
Principal Operations - Outstanding
Contributions to Education - ESP
Jarred Maddox
English Teacher - National Board
Certification
Tom Mroz
Technology Teacher - Outstanding
Contributions to Education - EA
Kevin Trow
Science Teacher - Outstanding
Contributions to Education - EA
Milan Vuckovich
Instructional Assistant-Student
Services - Outstanding Contributions
to Education - ESP
This notice is to inform and clarify information about the start
date for the new Meningococcal Vaccine Requirements.
House Bill 3190 was signed into law as Public Act 0980480 to become effective in January 1, 2014; however,
the new law allows that the requirement would not be
implemented until at least six months after the Department
established administrative rules for implementing the law.
It is anticipated the meningococcal requirement will be
implemented for the 2015-2016 school year.
In accordance with current requirements of Public Act
90-0607, the State Board of Health is required to conduct
three public hearings whenever there are any proposed
changes to the administrative rules regarding immunization
of children against vaccine preventable communicable
diseases. Given the timeframes for conducting the public
hearings during 2014, completing additional public comment
periods and administrative review periods, and ensuring a
period of a minimum of six months after the administrative
rules are adopted to notify schools, parents, and health
care providers of the new requirements, it is expected that
the meningococcal requirement will be implemented for the
2015-2016 school year.
The new law will require students, upon entering the
sixth and the twelfth grade of any public, private, or
parochial school, to receive an immunization containing
meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) in accordance
with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control
Senior Activity Day
Practices (ACIP). The immunization requirement consists
of one dose of the MCV4 vaccine for 6th grade entrance
and 2 doses for 12th grade entrance, unless the first dose
was administered to a child who was 16 years of age or
older, in which case only one dose would be required at
12th grade entrance.
Seniors, Class of 2015, Mark your calendar!!
Senior Activity Day will be
Starting with our Senior Breakfast at 8:30!
The entire day will be dedicated to
Senior activities including breakfast, Senior Slide
Show, and the Senior Activity!
More details will be coming soon.
Even though the meningococcal
requirement will not go into effect
until the 2015 school year, we
encourage providers to vaccinate
against meningococcal according
to ACIP recommendations, which
are available at http://www.cdc.
gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vaccspecific/mening.html.
Please remember that according to federal
law and school board policy, there is to be
no smoking on our school campus. This
is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. This includes attendance at all extracurricular activities. We would appreciate
your cooperation.
If you have questions or concerns
school nurse, Stacy Wodka, at
847-718-4171.
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All school registration for the 2015-2016 school year will be done online this year. There will be no mail-in
Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card. (In order to register online, go to the B.G.H.S. website (http://bghs.d214.
org) and select the link for Online Registration.) Online registration will be available starting June 8, 2015. The Main
Office will be open Monday through Thursday (CLOSED on Fridays) during the summer for those parents who wish
to register online by using a check or cash to pay the fees. The registration fees for the 2015-2016 school year will
be $360. If payment is made before July 31, 2015, the registration fee will be only $335.
1. VERY IMPORTANT -- Schedule physical exam
appointments early.
1.
2.
Transfer students
Students who were absent on I.D. picture day.
signature and stamp, and telephone number for
also appears on form.
Students who are interested in purchasing a parking
tag for the 2015-2016 school year may do so in the
Attendance Office from Monday, May 18, 2015 through
Friday, May 29, 2015. The completed form along with
* Physical Exam and Athletic Permit forms are available
to download from the B.G.H.S. Registration website.
proof of insurance card is required. The cost of a full year
parking tag is $190.00 payable to Buffalo Grove High
School. If you are unable to purchase a tag according
to the above dates, you can do so at the beginning of
the new 2015-2016 school year. ONLY students with
VALID parking tags will be allowed to park in the BGHS
lot. Students are expected to park legally and in the
white lined student parking spaces ONLY in the top
student area or the basin. DO NOT RETURN PARKING
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ONLINE
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT NO LATER
NOTE: The parent/guardians of freshmen
students will be required to provide proof of
residency prior to registration.
ALL STUDENTS - the following items will be available for
at B.G.H.S. when online registration is completed
and all fees have been paid.
Student photo I.D. card
Student schedule
Bus and locker information
We will be holding several sessions of our orientation
program for parents and freshmen during the summer.
You will be notified when the dates have been scheduled.
Students will have an opportunity to tour the building
during Freshmen Orientation (students ONLY). Please go
to the B.G.H.S. website for the date and more information
after July 1.
Pickup dates:
Last Name A-L - Tuesday, August 4
Last Name M-Z - Wednesday, August 5
ALL Students - Thursday, August 6
Times for all above dates:
8:00 am-11:00 am or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
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Assessment
Center
News
The ASSESSMENT WEBPAGE provides information about tests and testing at BGHS. Check it out at Buffalo
Grove homepage -> Student Resources -> Assessment. Be sure to check the Assessment webpage for testing
information throughout the year.
Students who registered for exams will receive the AP Exam Testing Information in their classes the last week
of April. This will include details regarding testing dates, times, locations, rooms, parking, and attendance. It is
also available on the Assessment webpage.
(A credit card is required.)
Test Date
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
Deadline
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
Late Registration (additional Fee)
March 27, 2015
May 22, 2015
(A credit card is required.)
Test Date
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Deadline
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
Late Registration (additional Fee)
April 17, 2015
May 22, 2015
IN SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Test Dates
Registration Dates
May 4 - 8 and May 11 - 15, 2015
February 4 - March 4, 2015
Complete registration information was available in February from classroom teachers
and the Assessment Center
Applications for the ACT and SAT Tests will be available in the Assessment Center and/or the College Career Center.
Maureen Pfrank, Assessment Supervisor, 847-718-4030
Robin Christie, Assessment Assistant, 847-718-4036
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Available
Students may drop a course with no record on the transcript
for the first fifteen days of the semester, they may drop a
course within the first thirty days of the semester with a “W”,
and after the thirtieth day of the semester students drop with
a “WF”.
High School District 214 will begin destroying the Class of
temporary student records on July 1, 2015, pursuant
to the Illinois School Student Records Act and the Local
Records Commission. These records may include family
background information, teacher comments, disciplinary
the deadlines are as follows:
First semester:
• September 17, 2015 - Last day to drop with no record on
transcript; September 18 or later “W” is recorded.
• October 9, 2015 - Last day to drop with a “W” on transcript.
• October 13 or later “WF” is recorded on transcript.
• Pass/No Credit Deadline: October 2, 2015
permanent records are kept for 60 years and include
student and parent/guardian names, student birth date,
grades, attendance, academic transcripts, and scores
received on State assessments (grades 9-12).
Class of 2010 alumni and their parents/guardians can pick
up their respective student records beginning June 1 through
June 25, 2015, during the hours of 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Monday through Thursday. Parents/guardians must have
a signed statement of consent from the graduate, which
number, allowing the school to release the records to the
Second semester:
• February 16, 2016 - Last day to drop with no record on
transcript; February 17 or later “W” is recorded.
• March 8, 2016 - Last day to drop with a “W” on transcript.
• March 9 or later “WF” is recorded on transcript.
• Pass/No Credit Deadline: March 4, 2016
parents/guardians must provide valid proof of identification.
Records are available by contacting the Student Services
office at 847-718-4022 on the days/times listed above.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE THE CORRECT
DEADLINES AND ARE UPDATED FROM THE 2015-2016
ACADEMIC HANDBOOK.
INFINITE CAMPUS
NEW Student Information
Starting second semester, Buffalo Grove High School has
been using Infinite Campus as our Student Information
System. In case you missed the memo, we have officially
made the switch from HomeLogic to Infinite Campus for our
grades and attendance. To
access Infinite Campus,
please:
and
Twitter
District 214 is now on
Facebook and Twitter!
Both are easily accessible
1. Go to the BGHS home
page:http://bghs.d214.
org
2. Go to the “Quick Links
Section” located in the
upper right portion of
the home page.
3. Select Infinite Campus
at www.d214.org (bottom
right side of page). Click
on the Facebook icon and
“Like” us!
If you have trouble
accessing your account,
please
contact
our
Technology Help desk at
847-718-4222.
Due to the accidents which have occurred at District 214
schools on the outside facilities, the only persons allowed
to use the facilities need to be under the direct supervision
of our coaches and/or supervisors or be part of a group who
has a contract with our school. This group would also have
to show proof of a minimum of one million dollars liability
insurance. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
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Buck is a two year old boxer mix. He has been trained
as a therapy dog through the organization called Paws
Giving Independence (PGI).
PGI has high standards for
all of their potential service,
facility, or therapy dogs. Buck
was matched for services in
a high school setting for his
loving temperament, gentle
and friendly nature, and
desire to please and be with
people. He will be used in our
special education and student
services departments.
enable all students to learn the skills, acquire the knowledge,
and develop the behaviors necessary for them to reach
their full potential as citizens who can meet the challenges
of a changing society. In a democracy that openly confronts
acute and pressing political, social, economic, and moral
problems, it is likely that such issues will be evident
in classrooms. Discussions about these issues provide
students with the type of learning experience that will help
prepare them to meet the challenges of a global changing
society.
District 214 provides its parents/guardians an opportunity
to grant or refuse permission for their son or daughter to
participate in a class activity or to request an alternative
assignment when study materials are deemed controversial.
Parents/guardians with concerns regarding controversial
Dogs have been used extensively to support and improve
mental health. They are sent to areas where great tragedy
has occurred, they visit hospitals, nursing homes, and
veterans suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
or brain trauma, children giving difficult court testimony use
them, and many colleges and high schools use them during
finals weeks to reduce stress. Therapy dogs are currently
being utilized in two of our District schools.
principal/designee. The administration has established
guidelines, procedures, and safeguards for an unbiased,
impartial handling of controversial issues in the classroom.
Online Food Service Prepay
There is a biological basis to this process. Research has
shown that simply petting a dog can stimulate the release of
oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and affection
in both the dog and human. Oxytocin decreases levels of
cortisol, a stress hormone secreted when we are under
perceived physical or psychological stress. Petting a dog
can regulate breathing, lower blood pressure, decrease
symptoms of anxiety, and increase prosocial behaviors such
as trust and feelings of connectedness with other people.
now using myLunchMoney.com, a new secure service to
purchases in the school cafeteria using your credit card.
For information on this new program at Buffalo Grove,
please go to: http://bghs.d214.org/parent_resources/online_
food_service_prepay.aspx. To set up an online account at
myLunchMoney.com, go to https://www.myLunchMoney.com
and click on “register for an account”. Follow the instructions
of $1.95 will be added to your credit card for each deposit
made per site. If you have more than one student in the
same school, you will be charged only one fee of $1.95 if
Buck will be utilized in a variety of ways at BGHS, including
working with individual students, in small group settings,
classrooms, and for presentations/activities in the building.
Buck has been at Buffalo Grove for a short time and in limited
settings to become acclimated to the school environment. In
this short time, Buck has improved the overall school climate
and the well-being of both students and staff. Students and
staff who have interacted with Buck have reported feeling
less stressed and more relaxed at school.
during the same transaction session. For assistance in
setting up or using an account, contact the myLunchMoney.
com support team at 1-800-479-3531. For more information
on using this service, please contact Christine Frole, Food
Service Director, at 847-718-7638.
You can still utilize the prepay system by sending a check
or cash to the cafeteria office along with a completed
prepayment form. Please see the Prepay FAQ page
on the district website (http://www.d214.org/finance_and_
operations/faq_online_prepay_bghs_rmhs.aspx) for more
information on establishing and using prepaid accounts.
Buck has quickly become a very popular staff member! Feel
free to follow him on Twitter @BG_Buck to see a typical day
of school (or work) for Buck!
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Buffalo Grove High School
National Honor Society
Every year, parents and students ask questions about the
procedure our school uses for inducting new members into
the National Honor Society. This explanation of our process
should answer many questions and help assure that as
many students as possible can demonstrate that they are
worthy candidates for inclusion in that society.
In addition, each candidate will be asked to put together a
comprehensive résumé detailing leadership roles they have
held and community service they have performed during
their high school tenure. This portion of the application
for inclusion in N.H.S. All of the activities listed must
information need to be listed with each item. It is the job of
the applicant to provide detailed information in the areas of
leadership and service. If an item or reference is not listed,
recognition of students who show the four qualities deemed
essential by its parent organization: scholarship, character,
leadership, and service. The Buffalo Grove High School
N.H.S. develops standards appropriate for documenting
that each inductee has shown all four of those qualities.
A faculty advisory committee examines the applications of
possible N.H.S. new inductees to determine if they properly
meet the requirements of all four pillars.
these two pillars. Finally, all applicants will be asked to write
several short essays explaining their commitment to the
four pillars of the National Honor Society and their vision
for the future.
Those candidates highly demonstrating all four qualities
(pillars) are then asked to complete the induction process
by participating in the annual induction ceremony held in
Our students demonstrate scholarship with a cumulative
weighted grade point average of
or higher at the
beginning of their junior or senior years. At the beginning of
each school year, all juniors and seniors with a weighted
are emailed letters congratulating them
on their academic achievement and inviting them to begin
the application and induction process for National Honor
Society. These letters are received in September and
sent to the student via their school email account and are
sent only to the student, not parents. Students will receive
packets with information regarding the application process
at a special mandatory meeting in mid-September. Please
note, the emailed letter is only to notify students that they
are eligible to apply for National Honor Society. If eligible
students are interested in applying, then they must attend
the mandatory application meeting as indicated in the
letter. Students who do not attend the mandatory meeting
without contacting the acting N.H.S. sponsor in advance
to make alternative arrangements are unable to apply
for N.H.S. during that school year. Only those students
who appropriately complete the application by the stated
deadline are considered for membership into National
Honor Society.
key role in organizing this ceremony and setting its tone formal enough to indicate that we take this recognition very
seriously and festive enough so that the inductees feel they
went through a celebration.
If you have questions about the process, please contact
Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett, the N.H.S. faculty advisor, at 847718-4047 (email: [email protected]). Students
are encouraged to contact Mrs. Bennett with their questions
via email or in person in a timely manner.
Attention all CURRENT
A reminder to all current National Honor Society members
that in order to remain in good standing with N.H.S. you must
attend all monthly mandatory meetings, maintain a weighted
GPA of 4.8 or higher, complete the required community
service points (8) per semester, maintain an untarnished
character, and show leadership qualities at Buffalo Grove
High School and beyond. If these requirements are not met,
you may be removed from the organization. Remember to
Once fully completed applications are turned in, a list of
eligible students is sent to the entire Buffalo Grove High
School faculty. Faculty members are asked to indicate to
the N.H.S. advisor, Elizabeth Bennett, if they are aware
of any students on the list whose character they question.
Faculty members are also invited to praise the character of
any student on the list based on personal and classroom
experiences. On a case-by-case basis, Mrs. Bennett follows
up on those individuals brought to her attention based on
cause for concern. When warranted, the advisor will seek
the advice of the faculty advisory committee and other listed
references on the N.H.S. application before a student is not
admitted into N.H.S. on the basis of character.
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“A school board may excuse pupils enrolled in grades 11 and 12 from engaging in physical education courses who request
to be excused for the following reasons: (1) for ongoing participation in an interscholastic athletic program, (2) to enroll in
academic classes which are required for admission to an institution of higher learning provided that failure to take such
classes will result in the pupil being denied admission to the institution of his/her choice, or (3) to enroll in academic classes
which are required for graduation from high school provided that failure to take such classes will result in the pupil being
unable to graduate. School boards shall establish a policy to excuse pupils on an individual basis (SB 730, 1985).”
should pick up an application in Student Services. Complete the top portion of the application along with your signature and
. For the
2015-16 school year, most students that were interested have already completed this process with their counselors.
If you have any questions, please contact Robert Hartwig, Associate Principal, at 847-718-4012.
Join your friends at
in Northbrook. Relax and
enjoy the rest of the evening with your friends playing
bocce ball, bowling, listening to music, or just hanging out
by the fire pits. Photo booth fun along with delicious snacks
will complete your evening!
Tickets will be available for $35 during Prom ticket sales
at BGHS on May 9, 2015. This event is sponsored and
subsidized by the BGPA.
The Buffalo Grove High School library maintains a book
exchange for students who would like to take a book or leave
a book. All books are donated and become the property of
the student when selected for reading. We are always
interested in receiving appropriate reading material for B.G.
students either in paperback or hardcover copy. If you have
fiction or non-fiction books that would be appropriate reading
material for high school students,
please consider donating them to
the library book exchange. Any
donations can be sent with the
student for drop-off in the library.
Thank you for supporting the
Buffalo Grove High School Book
Exchange.
TIP LINE
As part of our continuing efforts to make our students,
parents, and staff feel safe, Buffalo Grove High School
has a dedicated anonymous tip telephone number.
Anyone wishing to
report unsafe
or illegal behaviors can dial
and be
connected to a voice mail box that is checked daily
for information.
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The Buffalo Grove High School Class of 2016 has worked diligently to organize what promises to be an exciting 2015
Junior/Senior Prom. The following information is being provided for students and parents. If questions exist after reading
this letter, please contact the Activities Office at 847-718-4019.
DATE . . . . . . . . . Friday, May 29, 2015
TIME . . . . . . . . . . Junior/Senior Prom
6:30 - 11:00 pm
Arrival
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Photo Opportunity
7:00 - 7:30 pm
Sit Down Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Honor Guard Coronation
8:30 - 8:45 pm
Music and Dancing
8:45 - 11:00 pm
PLACE . . . . . . . . The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Itasca, IL 60143
630-773-4000
DIRECTIONS . . . The Westin is located at I-290 (Route 53) and Thorndale Ave.
ONE DAY ONLY
A ticket is necessary for admittance to
prom regardless of time of arrival. Absolutely NO REFUNDS will be issued. At the time tickets are purchased, the following
information must be provided: NAME, ADDRESS, and TELEPHONE NUMBER of both prom participants.
. If your date is a NON-B.G.H.S. STUDENT, you must bring the completed B.G.H.S.
the door, the non-Buffalo Grove student and host Buffalo Grove student will have to leave a form of picture identification at
once you leave the immediate premises of the prom, you will not be permitted to re-enter.
Prom is a formal dance. Proper attire is required for admission. Denim is not acceptable attire. Students not properly attired
will be denied admittance. Prom photo package information will be available at ticket sales on May 9.
Please be advised the following district policy will be in effect and will be followed:
It is the policy of Township High School District 214 to ensure that schools be free of drugs and alcohol. It is
forbidden for students to possess, purchase, sell, distribute, consume or be under the influence of any illegal or
controlled substance (e.g., marijuana, steroids, narcotics, hallucinogens, alcohol, barbiturates, amphetamines, any
type of inhalant) to misuse prescription/nonprescription medication, to possess drug paraphernalia or look-alike drugs
(substances that are presumed to be illegal) on a scheduled school day, on school grounds,
, or related function or event, traveling to or from school or any school related activity or event.
Where evidence indicates that a student has violated the District 214 Substance Abuse Policy, a series of events will
A.
B.
C.
D.
In all instances, the student will be suspended from school immediately;
Parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student will be contacted as soon as possible;
Parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student will meet with the principal, or designee, as soon as possible;
A written report will be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services describing the details
of the incident, consequences provided, and plan of remediation.
-- Township High School District 214 Parent and Student Handbook
If a prom participant (this includes non-Buffalo Grove High School students) is suspected or determined to have violated the
above STATED policy and/or fails to cooperate in trying to ascertain such violations, parents will be called to drive violator
or suspected violators home. In no way will students be allowed to drive home or have another prom participant drive the
student home if one is under the influence or suspected of being under the influence of any behavior modifying substance.
If a parent cannot be reached, Itasca police will be contacted and the student will be remanded to their custody. To reiterate:
Either a parent will drive a student home or the Itasca Police Department will assume responsibility for the student. Again,
this procedure will be consistently enforced regardless of whom the participant is. Buffalo Grove High School students will
also be subject to further disciplinary action as outlined by Board Policy.
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Drivers are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving unless using a hands-free device. This is in addition
to the prohibition against using any electronic device to compose, send, or read a cell phone text. A “hands
free” device would include headsets (bluetooth), hands-free systems (speaker phone), or voice operated
commands. The only exemptions would be for drivers reporting emergencies and drivers using electronic
devices while parked on the shoulder of a roadway. Fines for violating the law range from $75 to $150 per
license.
The law for those under 19 remains the same and they are prohibited from using a
cellular device or any type of hand-held communication device while operating a motor
vehicle.
Want to keep your license? Keep your hands free while driving!
CURFEWS
Curfews are set for the safety
and well-being of our children.
It is especially important to set
reasonable limits for children.
Children of all ages need
boundaries.
Kids spending their time “goofing
around” or “driving around” should
have an earlier curfew to avoid
undesirable situations.
Parents may choose to require
earlier curfews for their children
than those required by law.
are not valid during curfew hours;
as well as during restricted
nighttime driving hours, which
apply to 15 year olds (with permit)
and 16 and 17 year olds. These
restrictions allow for No Driving
Sunday through Thursday, 10:00
pm to 6:00 am, and Friday and
Saturday, 11:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Additionally, insurance policies may
not cover driving without a valid
to
stay home on school nights except
for school activities, community
events or adult sanctioned extracurricular activities.
TOWN
NON-EMERG
PHONE #
CURFEW AGE
SUN-THURS
FRI/SAT
Arlington
Heights
847-368-5300
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Buffalo
Grove
847-459-2560
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Elk Grove
847-357-4100
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m
Hoffman
Estates
847-882-1818
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Mt Prospect
847-870-5656
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Palatine
847-359-9000
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Prospect
Heights
847-398-5511
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:01 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Rolling
Meadows
847-255-2416
under 17
11:01 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Roselle
630-980-2025
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Schaumburg
847-882-3586
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
Wheeling
847-459-2632
under 17
11:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.6:00 a.m.
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COLLEGE CAREER COUNSELING CORNER
May 1st is the National Commitment date for all colleges
and universities. Hopefully, you all made your decisions,
notified your choice school, and applied for housing. The
sooner you commit, the more likely you are to get your
housing choice and your preferred registration date.
website or call to schedule a visit. Plan now. Popular
schools close their registration for visits when full.
Once you have completed your junior year of high school,
it is appropriate to register and forward your official
transcript to the NCAA or the NAIA Eligibility Center to
determine initial eligibility status. Athletes can also pick up
a Student-Athlete Handbook in the College Career Center.
This handbook has valuable information about the student
athlete admission process, including:
• A “To Do” Checklists for each academic year
• Information on NCAA and NAIA eligibility requirements
• Sample letters to college coaches and sample athletic
resumes
• Questions to ask on college visits
• Rules governing the recruitment process
All seniors will complete the District 214 Senior Survey
on April 27.
Final transcripts
will be sent out in June after grades are completed.
Juniors learned about post-high school options and
reviewed how Naviance can support their college search.
The Junior Planning Guide is now posted on the website
under College Resources-Junior Resources-College and
Career Planning Booklet: Class of 2016. In addition, you
can sign on as a “guest” to Naviance. As a guest you have
access to the COLLEGE tab. Go the BGHS Website under
Students Resources, select the link to Naviance, select
I would like to take this opportunity to invite our junior
students and their parents to meet with me for the purpose
of post-high school planning. These meetings provide an
interests, and provide information about the college search
and selection process. Scheduling an appointment will help
focus your attention on particular colleges or universities
you may already be considering. Returning to school in the
fall, ready to send in college applications, gives students
the best chance for admission and scholarships. Students
are required to complete the College Planning Worksheet,
which is available on Naviance under the About Me tab,
before an appointment can be scheduled. Please call
or see Mrs. Sikora, College Career Center Assistant, to
schedule your appointment. All appointments will be held
during the school day. I look forward to the opportunity to
meet with junior students and their parents.
Tuesday, April 7, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Harper College Fieldhouse Building M
Over 200 college and universities from across the country
will be available at this fair held at Harper College.
Prospective college students and their parents may ask
questions, make comparisons between institutions of
higher learning, receive brochures, and narrow choices. All
juniors will receive a copy of the program in his/her U.S.
History class. Families are encouraged to arrive early as
crowds often develop by 7:00 pm.
Any college questions? Feel free to contact us!!
Kathy Fox
Arlene Sikora
College Career Counselor
College Career Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected]
847-718-4067
847-718-4059
Juniors can meet with college representatives in the
College Career Center. Check Naviance and listen to
announcements for an updated list of visiting schools.
Passes are available in the College Career Center.
Plan ahead. Most schools offer a number of visit options
for you and your family. This might include an open house,
campus tour, meet faculty and students in your major,
classroom visits, or shadow programs. It is important to
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STUDENT DRESS CODE
Buffalo Grove High School expects students to come to
school groomed and clothed in a modest and appropriate
manner that is not disruptive to the learning environment.
B.G.H.S. accepts and fully recognizes that the basic
responsibility for dress rests with the student and his/her
parents, but experience has demonstrated the need for
certain guidelines.
The Buffalo Grove High School Parent Association has
established a scholarship program to recognize and honor
well rounded students who have made the most of their high
school years. The number of scholarships awarded each
year and their amounts may vary due to the available funds
from the B.G.P.A. treasury and the number of applicants.
Awards Assembly in May.
Criteria
• Applicants must be graduating B.G.H.S. seniors.
• Applicants must have maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA
including their 7th semester grades.
• Applicants must plan to attend a post secondary school
as a full time student.
• Applicants must show involvement in co-curricular
school activities.
• Applicants must show involvement in extra curricular
community activities and/or work experience.
• Applicants must write a 1-2 page personal essay.
Coats and garments designed as cold weather outerwear
are to be placed in the lockers immediately upon arriving at
school or as soon as the earliest available passing period.
Upon arrival to school students are to remove all head
coverings (unless for religious or medical reasons). Head
coverings and coats should remain in the lockers until the
student leaves the building or at the end of 8th period. We
recommend students keep a sweater or sweatshirt in their
locker in case a classroom is cool.
While in attendance during the school day, students may
not dress in an unacceptable manner. Though not limited
to the following, this list provides examples of unacceptable
attire:
• clothing which depicts, advertises or promotes drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, or violence
• clothing that contains messages that are vulgar,
offensive, obscene or libelous: that denigrate others on
the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, or disability
• clothing or accessories which may damage school
property, be readily used as a weapon, or pose a safety
or health concern such as spiked jewelry, wallet chains,
etc.
• clothing which could reflect gang membership, gang
activity, or gang affiliation or gang look alike
• clothing items which are brief or revealing are not
appropriate apparel for the school day, such as halter
tops, spaghetti strap tops, strapless tops, backless, or
tops with one shoulder
• shorts, skirts, or dresses should be no shorter than
mid-thigh
• garments that are see-through, cut low, or expose
Center and are due back no later than
in the College Career Center.
We encourage all students who meet the above criteria
to contact Janet Reed, 847-577-9760 or tjreed@wowway.
com.
Appreciation Committee
The Buffalo Grove Parent Association (BGPA) will be
providing lunch for teachers and staff on Tuesday, May 12,
in appreciation of all their hard work and dedication to the
school. The BGPA Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee is
requesting help from BGHS parents to donate salads, sides,
and desserts for the event. We look forward to making this
event special for the teachers and staff. Please contact
Pat Clarke ([email protected]) or Chris Arango
([email protected]) by May 1 if you wish to donate or
have any questions. Thank you for helping to make this a
successful event.
• undergarments should not be visible
Students who do not comply with this policy will be sent to
the Dean of Students. Typical consequences could include
but not limited to:
• documented verbal warnings
• parent notification
• detention
• suspension (In School or Out of School)
The Buffalo Grove Parent Association (BGPA) has monthly
meetings in the Community Room on the third Wednesday
of each month at 7:00 pm. These meetings are open to all
parents. The remaining 2014-2015 BGPA meeting dates
are:
(7:00 pm) and
(6:00 pm)
We hope you will be able to join us on one of these dates.
Be sure to check out our updated webpage. Go to the
BGHS homepage -> Parent Resources -> Parent Groups.
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MORE CHORAL INFORMATION
Our Spring Musical, Avenue Q - Student Edition, goes up
Thursday, April 16, at 7:00 pm; and Friday, April 17, and
Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 pm in the BGHS Miller Theatre!
“THE EXPRESSIONS BIG SHOW” will take place
Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, 2015, in
the Buffalo Grove High School Miller Theater. This year
the theme will be “40 Years With The Expressions!” The
show will spotlight our seniors and will celebrate 40
years of show choir excellence with numbers from the
past four decades.
Our Chamber Choir is proud to participate in the 1st Annual
Chamber Choir Festival at Elmhurst College on Sunday,
April 26, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Our Chamber Choir
is an elite vocal ensemble that studies literature of the
highest quality. Our Chamber Choir recently competed at
the Chicagoland Showcase Concert Choir Competition and
received 1st Runner Up.
Tickets are $12 (side section) and $15 (center section)
each for Big Show and can be ordered online through the
Choral Guild website at bgchoir.com beginning Tuesday,
April 14. Tickets will be filled on a first come, first served
basis so purchase your tickets early for best available
seating. Tickets can be picked up at the “will call” table
prior to each performance. Tickets will also be sold at
Auditions for The Expressions 2015-2016 will take place
on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:00 pm in the BG Choir Room.
Clinics to prepare for auditions will be Monday, May 11, from
5:00-7:00 pm and Tuesday, May 12, from 6:00-7:00 pm in
the BG Cafeteria. Please contact Ms. Utley for information [email protected] or 847.718.4161.
event!!
Show times are:
Auditions for our Expressions “EBand” will take place on
Monday, May 18, at 3:00 pm in the BG Choir Room.
Thursday, May 7 - 7:00 pm
Friday, May 8 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 9 - 7:30 pm
Our Spring Choral Concert is Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 pm in
the BGHS Miller Theatre. This concert will feature our Treble
Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble
“By Popular Demand”, and many soloists. The evening will
recognize our Senior Class of 2015. Tickets are $3 and may
be purchased at the door.
Friday, May 8, will be The Expressions Alumni Honor Night
at Big Show! All Expressions Alumni from the last 40 years
are invited to attend Big Show and join us for The Old Irish
Blessing on stage!! Immediately following the performance,
we will be celebrating with our families and alumni. All
information regarding the Alumni Celebration and how
to purchase your Big Show tickets can be found on our
website - bgchoir.com. We truly hope you can ALL join us!
Feel free to contact Debora Utley for information - debora.
[email protected] or 847-718-4161.
Plan For A Productive Summer
If your teen wants to do more than "hang out" this summer,
it's time for him to start looking for work. Summer jobs are
great because they can:
• Become a top priority. Unlike during the school year, your
teen can put in extra hours if he'd like - and make extra
money.
• Focus on fun. For example, your teen could work at a
pool, camp, or amusement park.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
No job this summer? What about earning CREDIT instead
through a summer internship? For committed, punctual,
reliable students, District 214 provides a non-paying
summer internship program wherein students earn credit
while they experience hands-on learning and become more
knowledgeable in a career area of their choice. These
opportunities are for students entering either their JUNIOR
or SENIOR year, and the student must be available 20
hours a week for both summer semesters.
Not sure where to job hunt? Have him ask his guidance
counselor for suggestions.
Source: Zola D. Schneider and Phyllis B. Kalb, Countdown
to College: A Student's Guide to Getting the Most Out of
High School, ISBN: 0-87447-335-7 (College Board Publications,
703/548-3800).
The application is available on the D214.org website under
“Educational Services” or your students may pick one up
in the College Career Center (next to Student Services).
Application deadline is April 1, 2015.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work
a day in your life.
Confucius
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Europe and Vienna
Congratulations to Brendan Altieri for representing our
Band Program in Peoria at All-State in January. Brendan
was selected through audition to play in the top All-State
Honors Band. He was recognized at the District 214 Board
meeting on March 5.
Jazz Band 1 has had a busy winter. First was the
Northshore Jazz Festival, then Jazz in the Meadows. Both
performances garnered a superior rating from the judges
Then in March, they had the honor of opening up for the
Both Jazz Bands 1 and 2 are busy readying for the annual
Spring Jazz Band Concert on May 20, in the BGHS Theater
at 7:00 pm. This year, Jazz Band 1 from Cooper Middle
School will be joining in this performance.
Vienna Exchange. This year is the 25th Anniversary of the
Exchange and Mr. J has been involved in every one of them.
We will soon be seeking homes for the 47 students who
are coming. Currently the music teachers are researching
the 2016 European Concert Tour and an itinerary will be
presented during the 4th quarter of this school year. The
tour is planned for June 2016.
Summer Band Camp
All band students will be participating in the Summer Band
Camp during the week directly following the last day of
school and the first full week of August. Students will meet
new friends, learn new marching formations, and continue
to refine their musical skills. Exact times and dates will be
announced soon.
On March 17 our Symphonic Band performed with the
Concert Choir and Symphonic Orchestra at Northwestern
• Jazz Band Concert, BGHS Theater, Wednesday, May
20, 7:00 pm
• Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May
25, 9:30 am
• Senior Honors Band Concert, BGHS Theater, Thursday,
May 28, 7:00 pm
• Symphonic Performance at Commencement Ceremony,
Sunday, May 31, 1:00 pm
is special for these young musicians as this venue is
considered to be one of the premiere concert halls in the
world.
Symphonic Band to Perform at Symphony Center
On April 27, the Symphonic Band has the privilege of
performing at Symphony Center, the home of the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra. This will be a memory making, once
in a lifetime event that you will not want to miss! More
details to come.
Memorial Day Parade
The Buffalo Grove “Bison Pride” Marching Band will march
in the annual Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade on
Monday, May 25. The parade kicks off in front of the Village
Hall at 9:30 am, travels west on Sigwalt Street, north on
Dunton Avenue, and west on Euclid Avenue before heading
south on Chestnut to Memorial Park. Please join us as we
celebrate our community and commemorate all who have
given their lives in service to our country.
The BGIA (Buffalo Grove Instrumental Association) offers
its sincere gratitude to the many families, friends, and
businesses that have generously contributed to the Proud
Bison Band Sponsorship Program or volunteered their
time to make the band program successful and fun. If you
are interested in becoming a Proud Bison Band Sponsor,
please visit http://bgband.org/Be_a_BGIA_Sponsor.html
For More Information
For up-to-date information, calendars, and photos of band
events, please visit our web page at www.bgband.org.
When a student needs the TEMPORARY use of an elevator key due to a medical condition, the student MUST
request an elevator key from Ms. Stacy Wodka, our school nurse, at 847-718-4171. Ms. Wodka will issue an
the elevator key on the due date. Failure to return the elevator key or if the key is lost, the deposit will be forfeited.
It is our hope that you will cooperate with us in as far as returning the elevator keys. Please keep in mind that
when keys are not returned, students or staff members who have medical conditions preventing them from using
the stairs will be inconvenienced. Students who have indicated that the elevator key has been lost and are later
discovered “riding” the elevator, will receive appropriate consequences and the key will be confiscated. The key
deposit money will not be returned.
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SPRING MUSICAL
Summer Reading 2015 is almost upon us. We at Buffalo
Grove High School believe that learning is a year round
activity. Consequently, we encourage students to read
for pleasure both during the year and in the summer. The
intent of the reading requirement is to encourage students
to read, to help students understand that reading and
learning is a life-long experience, to expose students to
different cultures and beliefs, and to enhance their world
views. We know that many of the stories we read often
address issues and events taking place in the world beyond
our classrooms. World issues and events are reflected in
both the nonfiction our students may read and discuss
and can also be found in literature where a character is in
conflict with larger societal issues. Each year we seek ways
to connect our summer reading to significant issues. The
books for Summer Reading are always selected with the
intent to augment and enrich the course experiences for
which the book was chosen.
The Buffalo Grove High School Theater Arts Program
presents Avenue Q: School Edition.
Avenue Q: School Edition is a puppet-filled comedy that
follows a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in
big-city life. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless
story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves
into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue
Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem
Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle
to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy
score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q: School Edition is
a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for
audiences everywhere. Performances will be:
Furthermore, studies show that reading increases and
expands vocabulary, improves writing skills, and can
increase important critical thinking skills such as analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation. Students who read extensively
also tend to perform better in their classes and on
standardized tests. To that end, it is important that all of
our students read the required book for their level and
are prepared for the fall assessment that will take place in
English classes within the first two weeks of school.
Thursday, April 16 - 7:00 pm
Friday, April 17 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 18 - 7:30 pm
Tickets are available online at bghs.d214.org/fine_arts or at
the door.
Online ticket prices
At the door ticket prices
Center Section - $12
Center Section - $11
Side Sections - $11
Side Sections - $10
Handicap Accessible - $11 Handicap Accessible - $11
All information regarding summer reading will be placed
in registration packets, which will be mailed in June.
Also, please check out the B.G.H.S. website in mid-May
for more detailed information regarding the program and
Avenue Q: School Edition is presented through special
arrangement with Music Theatre International.
If you have any questions, please call 847-718-4071.
encouraged to read with your son or daughter. In the
case of students who find it necessary to supplement their
understanding of the text, we recommend that they use
sources such as Shmoop.com. Please note, some classes
may require an assignment in addition to the reading of a
book. Read the requirements carefully.
Please help us communicate the enjoyment and importance
of reading. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact Ms. Sandy Beguin, English/Fine Arts Division
Head, at 847-718-4074 or by email at sandra.beguin@
d214.org.
Happy Summer Reading!
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Buffalo Grove High School
Summer 2015 Athletic Camps
GENERAL INFORMATION
All camp times and dates as of this printing are tentative.
The summer athletic camp program is under the umbrella of the
District 214 Summer School Program. Camps are held at Buffalo
Grove High School. All campers should wear clothing and shoes
appropriate to the activity and bring a water bottle to camp. All
campers receive a camp T-shirt.
Registration
Registration begins March 30th. Registration received after May
22nd will be charged a $10 late fee. All fees are included in the
cost of camp. Please register according to the student’s grade in
fall, 2015. Registration is online at
https://summercampreg.d214.org. Only Visa or Mastercard is accepted online. Other payment forms may be used by registering
Inclement Weather
Classes canceled due to weather conditions will not be rescheduled or refunded. Call the camp hotline (847-718-4213) for daily
cancellations.
No Refunds
Refunds are only given for medical and summer school reason.
Questions
Call Kymberly Corbett, camp coordinator, 847-718-4020. Information will be posted on the B.G.H.S. Athletic website at
http://bghs.d214.org after March 30th.
“We encourage our athletes to be ‘multi-sport’ athletes”
CAMP
HEAD COACH
BOYS
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Gymnastics
Volleyball
Wrestling
Tim Miller
Keith Peterson
Zack Crandall
Mike DiMatteo
Zach Crandall
Tim Kosiek
Jeff Vlk
CO-ED
Cheerleading
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Jeff Siegal
Pete Duffer/Matt Myers
Pat Dudle/Rick Carlson
Kevin Schrammel/Mike Naughton
Tim Podulka
Matt Priban
GIRLS
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Gymnastics
Poms
Softball
Volleyball
Chris VanGrondelle
Steve Kolodziej
Kendra Hutchinson
Stephanie Schrader
Allison Parker
Jamie Hamma
Matt Priban
BOYS SPORTS
15080013
15080021
15080011
15080012
15081011
15081012
15081021
15081511
15081512
15082011
15082012
15082013
15082021
15082022
15083011
15088111
15089021
15089022
CO-ED SPORTS
15081811
15081812
15081813
15081821
15082621
15082622
15084011
15084012
15087021
15087022
15087023
GIRLS SPORTS
15080511
15080512
15081111
15081112
15081113
15081611
15081621
15083111
15081911
15081912
15085011
15085012
2015 Summer Camps
Sport
Grades
Dates
Times
Days
Baseball
Baseball
Baseball
Baseball
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Cross Country
Cross Country
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Gymnastics
Volleyball
Wrestling
Wrestling
9
5-8
Soph only
Varsity
4-8
9-12
6-12
9-12
5-8
10-12
9
4-8
10-12
9
7-12
9-12
6-9
10-12
6/8-6/25
7/6-7/23
6/8-7/23
6/8-7/23
6/8-6/25
6/8-6/25
7/6-7/22
6/8-7/16
6/8-7/16
6/15-06/25
6/15-06/25
6/15-6/25
7/6-7/23
7/6-7/23
6/29-7/16
6/8-6/18
7/6-7/16
7/6-7/16
12:15p - 2:15p
12:15p - 2:15p
TBA invitation only
TBA invitation only
10:00a - 12:00p
8:00a - 10:00a
6:00p - 8:00p
6:00a - 7:30a
7:30a - 9:00a
8:00am-10:00am
10:00a-12:00p
8:00A-10:00a
8:00A-10:00a
10:00a -12:00p
9:30a-12:00p
6:30a-8:30a
8:00a - 10:00a
10:30a-12:30p
6/8-7/2
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Golf
Golf
Soccer
Soccer
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis
Badminton
Badminton
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Cross Country
Cross Country
Gymnastics
Poms
Poms
Softball
Softball
varsity sideline 9-12
jv sideline
competition only 9-12
Kiddie Camp, 1-8
3-8 (beg)
9-12(adv)
9-12
4-8
10-12
6-9
1-5
3-9
10-12
Varsity Invite only
8-12
4-7
6-12
6-12
7-12
Varsity Invite only
JV 9-12
3-8
9-12
Location
Fee
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-W
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
baseball field
baseball field
baseball field
baseball field
fieldhouse/gym
fieldhouse/gym
fieldhouse/gym
track
track
north fields
north fields
north fields
north fields
north fields
gym balcony
fieldhouse/fitness
fieldhouse 4
fieldhouse 4
$106
$106
$300
$300
$120
$120
$90
$145
$145
$102
$95
$81
$130
$116
$125
$80
$66
$80
6/15-6/30
7/13-7/23
7/6-7/22
7/6-7/22
6/8-6/25
6/8-6/25
7/6-7/23
7/6-7/23
7/6-7/23
4:30p-7:30p
4:00p -7:30p
8:00a -10:30a
4:00p - 5:30p
12:00p - 1:00p
1:00p - 3:00p
10:30a - 12:30p
8:00a-10:00a
1:00p-3:00p
2:00p-3:30p
3:00p-4:00p
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M &W
M &W
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-W
fieldhouse 1
fieldhouse 1
fieldhouse 1
fieldhouse 1
BG golf course
BG golf course
east fields/stadium
east fields/stadium
tennis courts
tennis courts
tennis courts
$166
$202
$100
$90
$90
$106
$131
$126
$116
$96
$68
6/8-6/25
6/8-6/25
6/8-6/25
6/08-06/25
6/08-06/18
6/8-6/25
7/6-7/23
6/8-6/25
6/15-7/23
6/15-7/23
6/8-6/25
6/8-6/25
4:00p - 6:00p
6:00p - 8:00p
12:30p - 2:30p
2:00p - 4:00p
2:30p - 4:00p
6:00a - 7:30a
6:00a - 7:30a
8:30a-11:00a
8:00a-11:00a
8:00a-11:00a
10:00a - 12:00p
10:00a - 12:00p
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
fieldhouse
fieldhouse
gym
gym
fieldhouse/gym
track
track
gym balcony
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
softball field
softball field
$106
$106
$118
$118
$88
$86
$86
$125
$300
$300
$106
$106
6/29-7/23
15088121
15088122
15088123
Volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball
2015 Summer Camps
7-8
9-10
11-12
7/6-7/23
7/6-7/23
7/6-7/23
9:30a -11:00am
9:00 - 11:00a
7:00a - 10:00a
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
fieldhouse/gym
fieldhouse/gym
fieldhouse/gym
$70
$120
$156
AQUATIC CAMPS
15095811
Diving
5-12
6/8-7/2
8:15a-10:15a
M-Th
Buffalo Grove
$163
15095911
15095912
15095921
15095922
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
6/8-7/2
6/8/7/2
7/6-7/30
7/6-7/30
6:00a-8:00a
6:00a-8:00a
6:00a-8:00a
6:00a-8:00a
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
Buffalo Grove
Elk Grove
Buffalo Grove
Elk Grove
$163
$163
$163
$163
15098711
15098712
15098713
15098714
15098721
15098722
Waterpolo Intro
Waterpolo Intro
Waterpolo Expert
Waterpolo Expert
Waterpolo Intro
Waterpolo Intro
5-9
5-9
8-12
8-12
5-9
5-9
6/8-7/2
6/8-7/2
6/8-7/23
6/8-7/23
7/6-7/30
7/6-7/30
3:30p-4:30p
12:45p-1:45p
6:00p-8:00p
2:00p-4:00p
3:30p-4:30p
12:45p-1:45p
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
M-Th
Buffalo Grove
Elk Grove
Buffalo Grove
Elk Grove
Buffalo Grove
Elk Grove
$150
$150
$292
$292
$150
$150
On March 9 the Bison Boosters honored our athletes at the
Winter Sports Awards Night. Congratulations to all of our
Winter Athletes and a special thank you to Jackie and Steve
Registration will begin at 9:00 am with tee off at 10:30 am.
This will be a shotgun start so we can get everyone to the
19th Hole together. A fee of $100 per person (same as
last year) will include a box lunch, green fees, cart, hors
opportunity to win our grand prize of $1000 at our Spring
Awards Night on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 pm. Tickets
can be purchased that evening prior to the drawing.
prizes for the winners as well as raffle and silent auction
items. If you prefer not to golf, but would like to join in
the festivities, the fee is $20.00. We are always seeking
hole sponsors ($100) and additional raffle prize and silent
auction donations. As always, all prize and sponsorship
donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your
support.
The Boosters will also be awarding two $1500 scholarships
to a graduating senior male and female athlete. Applications
can be found online at the school website under Bison
Boosters or in the College Career Center. The format
for this year has changed as well as the amounts to be
awarded. All applications are due by April 15.
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering
at the event, please contact Jeanne Cleary (847) 2933305 or at [email protected], or Bobbi Walker at
[email protected]. A registration form is available at
the Athletics/Boosters section of the BGHS website and
on our Facebook page - search for Buffalo Grove Bison
Boosters.
Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Bison
thank you to our Las Vegas chairwomen Bobbi Walker and
Jeanne Cleary. Because of our local businesses, coaches,
and families, we were able to provide a wide variety of silent
auction items and raffle prizes. It continues to be a great
event that is enjoyed by all.
The Bison Boosters would like to thank all parents, coaches,
trainers, and staff for their efforts in supporting our student
athletes this school year. A special thanks to the Bison
Booster board members, committee chairs, and liaisons for
their time and commitment in promoting athletics at BGHS.
Finally, congratulations to our senior athletes - The Class
of 2015. Remember ... you will forever be a Bison and are
always welcome back at BGHS. Good luck in all your future
endeavors.
We would love to have you join us on Friday, June 19, for
our 17th Annual Bison Booster Golf Outing at the Buffalo
Grove Golf Course. No golf experience is necessary as this
is a best ball format! Businesses, moms, dads, coaches,
administrators, faculty, alumni, friends, and family are all
invited to register. We have a goal of 100 golfers and will
the word.
4. Need to make copies? No need to wrap all your dimes.
10. Newsweek is not considered a scholarly resource.
There will be many scholarly journals in print and online
that contain thorough research on a host of topics.
When in doubt, use these as sources.
worth of copies.
3. Do you misplace things easily? Lose a library book and
it could set you back a minimum of $50. Yikes!
2. Ever wait till the last minute? Most college library
resources are available 24/7 from your wired dorm room.
Just make sure you follow directions for connecting from
your room or home.
1. Feeling intimidated by the huge facility? Each college
library offers seminars or workshops to help you
understand and use the wide range of resources. Be
wise - spend a couple of hours taking the seminar early
in your first semester. It will save you hours of agony
and confusion throughout your college experience.
Check out all materials appropriately.
8. No I.D. means no book check-out and no computer!
Have your student I.D. at all times.
7. There will be miles of book stacks. Get acquainted with
the signs to guide you.
need to know to figure out the Library of Congress
classification system. Remember, books on similar
topics are grouped together. Locate the area for your
research and do a lot of browsing. You may find a gem!
Good luck to you and happy researching!
literate so practice using the online public access
catalog here or at the public library. Most college and
university OPACs are available on the Web.
By Suzanne Smith, Library Media Specialist
John Dickinson High School, Wilmington, Delaware
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Township High School District 214 Board of Education and the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights,
have agreed to the following:
Equality of Opportunity
The district is an equal opportunity employer and assures that there will be no discrimination against any person on
the basis of age, race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from
military service, ancestry, sexual orientation, or color.
Policy 6.11 Use of School Facilities
Use of school facilities by the public will be permitted only when it will not interfere with district activities and shall
be subject to regulations and rental charges for community use of facilities established by the administration and
approved by the Board.
“F. Non-students are prohibited from participating in interscholastic team practices or scrimmages, “free play”,
or conditioning activities.
G. Non-students are prohibited from using district/school facilities except where permitted in this policy children of employees.”
ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT
In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and the Illinois Asbestos Abatement Act (105
building materials (ACBM). These materials do not pose any hazard to individuals unless the materials are disturbed.
The District maintains compliance with all applicable governmental and regulatory asbestos rules and regulations. The
District also maintains compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Cook County Department of
Public Health (CCDPH) guidelines for operations and maintenance activities. The District routinely performs operations
and maintenance activities, required inspections, and surveillance activities to verify that the materials are being managed
according to IDPH and CCDPH guidelines.
of the AHERA Management Plans that describe the locations of all ACBM. These Plans are available for inspection during
regular business hours. Contact the Director of Operations for more information at (847) 718-7619.
PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION REGISTRY
All District 214 facilities practice Integrated Pest Management to minimize the use of any pesticides on school grounds. The
Structural Pest Control Act (225 ILCS 235/) and the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act (415 ILCS 65/) requires
public schools to notify parents/guardians and school employees at least 48 hours (two business days) prior to any pesticide
applications on school grounds. The term “pesticide” includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides and fungicides. The
are antimicrobials such as disinfectants, sanitizers or deodorizers, insecticide baits, and rodenticide baits.
published by each school and the District. All District 214 facilities have established a registry of individuals who wish to be
individual school or program for more information.
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School Opens - Institute Day - Monday, August 24, 2015 - Students Not in Attendance
Institute Day - Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - Students Not in Attendance
First Day of Classes - Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2015 - No School
Non-Attendance Day - Monday, September 14, 2015 - No School
Non-Attendance Day - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - No School
Columbus Day - Monday, October 12, 2015 - No School
Institute Day - Monday, November 2, 2015 - Students Not in Attendance
Non-Attendance Day - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - No School
Thanksgiving Vacation - Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27, 2015 - No School
Winter Vacation Begins at Close of Classes - Friday, December 18, 2015
First Day of Classes after Winter Vacation - Monday, January 4, 2016
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 18, 2016 - No School
End of First Semester - Friday, January 22, 2016
Institute Day - Monday, January 25, 2016 - Students Not in Attendance
Beginning of Second Semester - Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Spring Vacation Begins at Close of Classes - Friday, March 18, 2016
First Day of Classes after Spring Vacation - Monday, March 28, 2016
Institute Day - Monday, April 4, 2016 - Students Not in Attendance
Memorial Day - Monday, May 30, 2016 - No School
Commencement Exercises - Sunday, June 5, 2016
Last Day of Classes - Friday, June 10, 2016
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATION FORM
Alumni awards will be given to selected Buffalo Grove alumni. Selection will be made on the basis of the following criteria:
• Graduated from BGHS at least
10 years ago.
• Has demonstrated a high level of
achievement in his/her field and
made significant contributions to
that field.
• Exhibits leadership, character, and
service.
assure his/her nomination.
Name:
Year of Graduation:
Address:
Position:
City, State, Zip:
Nomination submitted by: (Name)
Address:
Phone Number:
City, State, Zip:
Please cut along dotted line and return completed nomination form to Mr. Mark Schaetzlein,
Assistant Principal, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
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