New Tech News - Zion-Benton Township High School
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New Tech News - Zion-Benton Township High School
New Tech News Volume VI - Issue 3 Nearing the End of the Road Up & Coming 4/12: Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:30-8:30 PM 4/13: Early Release 1:35 PM 4/24: District Testing Sophomores and Juniors only. 4/25: District Testing Freshmen and Juniors only. 5/2: Senior Honors Banquet 6:00 PM 5/5: Prom 6:00 PM 5/15: Community Honors and Awards Night 7:00 PM 5/31: NTZB Graduation 6:30 PM 6/1: District 126 Graduation 6:30 PM The fourth quarter is upon us, and it is time to start thinking about Prom, awards nights, yearbooks, and most of all - graduation! Our seniors have gone down a long road since they first heard about New Tech - a building that was not yet complete - a completely new learning model - different types of courses that were not what they were used to taking… these were all the shared experiences of our first cohort, the Class of 2012. Now, here we are in 2012, and that first cohort is nearly finished. Together, they have dealt with an increasing number of students each year, the addition of unfamiliar staff, the rigors of dual-credit courses, and of course, the knowledge that soon they will be moving on past New Tech to the next phase of their lives. Each senior has his or her own plans and goals for what the next years will bring them. Some of them involve school, some of them involve work, some of them are not sure what they will be doing, but they do go into it knowing that they have made it through their four years together. This class of graduates is the first of New Tech News IV - 3 many that came through our doors, but they are not the last. As we near the end of this road, the Class of 2012 will pick up another road of their own choosing. They will begin to navigate the world of p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m , t e c h n o l o g y, collaboration, communication, literacy, and critical thinking on their own, as they have been taught. Yet we can never forget them. Those of us who remain here will have yet another class of incoming freshmen to work with. These new students will hear the names, rumors, and stories of their predecessors, but will never have a chance to truly know the seniors that came before them. However, they will see their mark on the school. Every course, every project, every assessment that they encounter in their own four years to come will have come about because of the hard work of the students that came before them - and that is their legacy. We wish the Class of 2012 well as they end their own journey through New Tech High, and welcome the lass of 2016 as they begin their own in the fall. -- John W. Blase, Asst. Principal Page 1 Prom Style Show The 2012 Prom Style Show, held at the ZB campus on March 8, gave students a chance to show off the latest fashions for this year’s prom season. NTZB had four participants in this year’s program, each showing off a number of different styles over the course of the evening. We are proud to take part in this District 126 tradition, and look forward to seeing our students hit the dance floor at Prom on May 5. NTZB Participatnts in the D126 Prom Style Show: Miguel Tlaseca, Saadea Sulimani, Rodrigo Reyes, Alyssa Izquierdo. PROJECT Founding Fathers on Trial The American Studies class, led by Mr. McPherson and Ms. Knight, led a project to put John Adams, one of America’s founding fathers, on trial given the evidence and characters of the day. Students took on the roles from American history to both defend and challenge the assertion that John Adams contributed to the death of Americans during the Revolutionary War. In presenting their cases, students took on roles as lawyers, prosecutors, defense lawyers, witnesses, jurors, and other roles vital to the understanding of the American justice system. New Tech News The team was successful in its defense of John Adams, convincing the jury that his role in the war was vital, and he contributed to the liberation of America, and not to the deaths of his fellow countrymen. Members of the defense prepare to present their argument that John Adams should not be found guilty. IV - 3 Page 2 Students Present on Modern Slavery The World Studies and American Studies classes teamed up to present their bi-yearly project on modern slavery. Together, the freshmen and sophomore classes gave a combined presentation to the entire school on the realities and dangers regarding 21st Century slavery in America and around the world. The presentations were a success, and a testament to the heart of our PBL model at NTZB. The student-directed presentation was given in the Cafetorium to the entire school, which then had a chance to walk around and examine the small-group presentations done by pairs of students. The entire school listens as the freshman and sophomore Modern Slavery Project is presented in the Cafetorium. Central S2S Books some Time in Minnesota On March 16 and 17, the NTZB Sister 2 Sister ladies participated in a service project with the Books for Africa organization. The trip strengthened the bonds between the girls as well as provided them with a culturally enriching service project. Heather Kauppinen, Vanessa Flores, and Dantaeja Bingmon pack boxes for Books for Africa in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mrs. Knight and 14 NTZB girls dedicated their Saturday to sorting, organizing, moving, and packing books to send to children and adults in 46 African countries. As a side trip, they also had a chance to visit the nearby Mall of America before returning to Zion. The time they spent showed not only their dedication to their cause, but demonstrated the bonding that takes place in the S2S organization. New Tech News IV - 3 Page 3 The Interact Club at New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East is sponsoring a Blood Drive with LifeSource on Thursday, April 26, 2012. The Blood Drive will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Tech High. Badminton Tournament for the Boys and Girls Club You must be at least 17 years old to donate blood or 16 years old with a LifeSource parent consent form. The New Tech High Interact Club will be sponsoring this event for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County - Zion. Please contact Janelle Hoeksema at [email protected] or 847-746-0903 with questions and more information. Friday, April 13, 2012 3:30 - 7:30 PM @ Pearce Gymnasium Participant Fees: Singles Team - $2.00 Doubles Team - $4.00 Spectators - $1.00 Must be 14 years or older to participate. To register or get more information, contact Ms. Hoeksema at [email protected] or (847) 746-0903 grade levels, and with the first graduating class commencing in May, this is certainly a book to have. Work is wrapping up and this will certainly be a book to impress. New Tech Yearbook On sale now in the NTZB Bookstore 2nd Semester - $50 The first New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East yearbook is still available for ordering. This is a full-color, hard-cover, studentdesigned book. The Publications class has spent the entire year creating this special first edition. As New Tech’s first year with all New Tech News There are a limited number of books available, so if you want to insure that you’ll get one, see Mr. Anderson in the Bookstore. Make sure to purchase the text that captures and preserves the memories of the wonderful 2011-2012 school year at New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East. IV - 3 Page 4 NTZB Internships During the second semester of their junior year, New Tech students have an opportunity to complete an internship with a local business. These internships run from the end of February through the end of May. During this time students must complete 50 hours of work at their internship site. To qualify for this program, students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher, complete an application, and receive a teacher recommendation. Students go through a hiring process that includes writing a resume and cover letter and interviewing for their potential position. The employer then determines final selection of the intern. In addition to earning school credit for completing the internship program, students have a chance to explore a Alex Jones Vanessa Flores potential career and gain valuable work experience. New Tech thanks the following internship sites for their participation in this program: • The Bees Knees Boutique • Cancer Treatment Centers of America • District 126 Transition Program • First Midwest Bank • Mid-America Medical and Physical Therapy • NorthPointe Resources • NextMedia Chicago 102.3 WXLC | AM 1220 WKRS • Zion-Benton Public Library Rodrigo Reyes Zak Oglesby Alyssa Izquierdo New Tech News Marlen Parra IV - 3 Alex Sperry Saadea Sulimani Jasmyne Woodard Page 5 Senior Calendar & Graduation Info April 6 GRADUATION PARTICIPATION CONTRACT and DUAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT are due. May 2 Cap and gown distribution in the Cafetorium during lunch. All school fees must be paid and your contract must have been signed and turned in to receive your cap and gown. Cash or money orders made out to Herff-Jones will be accepted. Personal checks are not accepted. May 15 Community Honors and Awards Program @ 7:00 PM. Graduates in caps and gowns will line up by 6:15 PM in the ZBTHS fieldhouse. See Graduation Participation Contract for guidelines on appropriate dress. The occasion calls for a formal and dignified ceremony. The program is designed to recognize student achievements through scholarships and awards presented by members of the school and community. May 20 Baccalaurate @ 4:00 PM. This senior activity is a community sponsored activity at the North Point Church. It is not mandatory, however all upcoming graduates and their family members are invited to celebrate their success along with the community. May 21-24 Final Exams for Seniors. All seniors will take final exams in each course in which their grade is lower than 80%. May 25 Graduation DVD orders due. Obtain an order form from the Bookstore. Cost is $10 each. After today, DVDs will cost $15. May 25 FINAL DAY OF ATTENDANCE FOR SENIORS May 25 NTZB Senior Breakfast @ 7:30 AM. in the Cafetorium. Seniors will receive their yearbooks at this time. Seniors will be dismissed at 9:00 AM and will leave the building. May 30 Required commencement practice @ 1:30-3:00 PM. Graduates will receive their line up location and tickets will be distributed. Six (6) tickets for outside seating, two (2) for inside graduation seating will be provided and two (2) for remote viewing in the Cafetorium. All fees must be paid and your contract must be turned in to pick up your tickets. May 31 NTZB Graduation Ceremony @ 6:30 PM. (NTZB Main Gym or outside) Graduates are asked to arrive at 5:30 PM to prepare and line up for the ceremony. June 1 District #126 Graduation Ceremony @ 6:30 PM (ZBTHS). This ceremony is optional for NTZB students, and interested students must have completed their Dual Participation Agreement and turned it into the NTZB main office to participate. New Tech News IV - 3 Page 6 Peer Tutors Available! If you need some assistance for those 4th quarter classes, Peer Tutors are available in the Media Center. Before school from 7:00-7:30 five days a week and after school from 2:30-3:30 every day except Wednesday, students are volunteering their time to help get students through their coursework. students and their teachers. Mr. Anderson, our Media Center specialist, works with the tutors to make sure that each student gets the most effective help they need. Stop on by the Media Center and sign up ASAP! The goal of Peer Tutoring is to help bridge the gaps in learning that happen between Class of 2016 Spaces Still Available There are still spaces available for incoming 8th grade students who are interested in attending NTZB for the fall semester. While there will not be any school tour nights, interested families may always call the school office for a meeting with the administration to get more information about our Project-Based Learning program. If you know of a student who had a minimum 8th grade EXPORE test score of 13 in Reading and 14 in Math, he or she already qualifies for enrollment at NTZB. For more information, call the NTZB main office at 847-731-9800. Keeping Attendance Current According to the NTZB student handbook, "Valid cause for absence shall be illness, observation of religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, and other situations beyond the control of the student. Any other absences may be considered truancy." It is important that parents and guardians keep the school informed of the whereabouts of students. To report an absence, or if you feel that any absences were marked in error, please call the NTZB attendance line at 847-731-9813 . Test Center National ACT @ ZBTHS – Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 AM register at www.actstudent.org Illinois State PSAE Testing @ NTZB – April 24 & 25 at 7:30 AM. Early Dismissal both days. Please take note of the attendance days. New Tech News IV - 3 Page 7 New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East 1634 W. 23rd Street Zion, IL 60099 Phone: 847-731-9800 Fax: 847-746-5428 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Zion, Illinois Permit Number 8 To current resident or : ok e o b b tz ce n a / F m on .co us o ok d n eb Fi .fac w ww PSAE Testing Has Changed This Year! Every spring, Illinois mandates that all juniors in • On Tuesday, April 24th, only sophomores and high school take the Prairie State Achievement juniors will be testing. Freshmen and seniors do Exam. In addition, freshmen and sophomores not report to school on this day. take our twice-yearly benchmarking exams. This year, the testing requirements, formatting, and • On Wednesday, April 25th, only freshmen and juniors will be testing. Sophomores and seniors dates have changed. do not report to school on this day. • Starting this year, all 6th semester students will test, regardless of credit status. In addition, no • Food and drink are not permitted in the testing student may graduate without taking the PSAE rooms. Lunch will not be served due to the shortened schedule, so please be prepared for a exam long morning session. • There is no longer a writing exam on the ACT test given by the state. If a student is applying to By following these changes and other guidelines a college that requires the Writing Exam, he or for the testing, we can insure a fair testing she will have to take the ACT during one of the environment for the best scores possible. Good luck on the tests! national testing dates. New Tech News IV - 3 Page 8