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Zion-Benton Township High School District 126
Beeline
Volume XLII No. 1
August 2014
A District 126 Newsletter
Superintendent’s Welcome
IMPORTANT DATES
It is hard to believe that in just a few weeks we will begin school year
2014-15. We look forward to greeting our new Class of 2018 students
and welcoming all of our returning Zee-Bees to what promises to be an
exciting new school year. But before we leave 2013-14 behind and
plunge into the opportunities 2014-15 will provide, it is appropriate to
pause and celebrate several noteworthy accomplishments that occurred
during 2013-14, which include:
Schedule Pickup & Fee Payment for all
District 126 Students at
Zion-Benton Twp. High School
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An impressive number of athletes, representing a wide variety
of sports, earned the right to travel downstate and represent
District 126 in state level competitions throughout 2013-14.
The NJROTC Rifle Team won first place at Nationals and
came in second in the Junior Olympics this summer.
Our students performed an amazing number of service
projects during 2013-14, giving back to their school and
community in meaningful ways.
And excitingly, we recently learned that the Class of 2015
recorded the highest percentage of student academic
composite growth, as measured from students' eighth grade
EXPLORE examination to their eleventh grade spring ACT, in
the District's history. The District also experienced the
highest percentages of students meeting and exceeding state
standards in Reading and Math on the Prairie State
Achievement Exam.
Parents—as you read this first Beeline newsletter of the 2014-15 school
year, please do not underestimate your value and importance in
preparing your student for great opportunities in and beyond high
school. Please accept our invitation to be actively involved in your
student’s education. Visit our websites for frequent updates. Login to
Family Access to monitor your student’s on-time class attendance and
grades. Be involved in our Parent Bee Network. Join our parent
booster clubs. Access our college and career advisement services.
And, attend the myriad of extracurricular activities and events that will
occur throughout the year. By doing so you will create lasting
memories you and your student will cherish and invest in what is surely
our country's most important resource--its youth.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chris Clark, Superintendent
August 19 & 20 - 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
August 21 - 1:00-8:00 p.m.
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First Day
Freshmen Only - August 26
ZBTHS–7:50-11:30 a.m.
NT@ZB–7:30-11:10 a.m.
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First Full Day
All Students - August 27
ZBTHS –7:50 a.m.-2:38 p.m.
NT@ZB – 7:30 a.m.-2:24 p.m.
STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT
Any high school student who has moved into the
District or who has not yet registered for classes
should contact Student Services at 847-731-9353 or
9351 as soon as possible for information on how to
register for classes.
DISTRICT 126 PROOF OF
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Parents/guardians should begin preparing now to
secure the required documentation that must be
presented at schedule pick-up, which will take
place for all District 126 students. In order for a
student to a attend District 126 school, one (1)
document showing proper name and address from
each of the following two (2) categories are
required for verification of residency:
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BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST
Preparing for Schedule PickupAug. 19 & 20 – 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
and Aug. 21 – 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Category I
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Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment
Most recent mortgage papers (homeowners)
Blue assessment card from Lake County Assessor’s Office
Closing statement for purchase of residence
Signed current lease plus proof of last month’s payment (cancelled checks or
landlord’s receipt.) Lease must list all school age children living in premises or a
notarized letter from the landlord must accompany the lease. Landlord’s name,
address, and phone number must be on the lease.
FALL SPORTS
START DATES
Note: the “Athlete-Parent Handbook”
is available for pickup in the District’s
Athletic Office (847-731-9361)
FOOTBALL
Thurs., August 7
Mon., August 11
Category II
 Gas, electric or water bill dated within the last 60 days
 Telephone or cable bill dated within the last 60 days (land line only / no cell
phones)
 Car registration
 Voter Registration card
 Public Aid card
GOLF
Wed., August 13
 Physical Exam & Immunizations – Illinois state law requires all students
Wed., August 13
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3:30 p.m.-Pearce Fieldhouse
GIRLS SWIMMING
Wed., August 13
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9:00 a.m.– All Golfers
Shiloh Golf Course
BOYS SOCCER
Wed., August 13
Questions regarding residency and proof of residency requirements should be
addressed to the Principals’ Office at 847-731-9303 (Zion-Benton Twp. High School)
or 847-731-9803 (New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East).
entering ninth grade or transferring from another school to present a current
physical exam and proof of immunizations, including: two measles shots, polio,
Hepatits B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussi, and Tdap. Dental exams and TB
skin test (intro dermal mantoux) are strongly recommended. Students must meet
these requirements prior to beginning schedule pickup. Failure to comply with
requirements by the first day of school will result in the student’s exclusion from
school until the required health forms are presented. Questions or concerns should
be directed to Health Services at 847-731-9351.
Birth Certificate – All students must have a copy of their birth certificate on file.
Free/Reduced Lunch Forms – The Free/Reduced Lunch Form has been
mailed to households. Please note deadline for turning in the completed form to
the Business Office is August 5. Contact the Business Office at 847-731-9755 with
questions.
Fees – Please refer to the fee schedule and details regarding schedule pickup on
page 3. Parents have the option to pay student fees at www.zbths.org before
schedule pickup by clicking District Links for Skyward Family Access. Paying
fees in full online will reduce your time in line. Otherwise, student fee payments
may be paid during schedule pickup via cash, check, or MasterCard/Visa. For
faster service, we recommend bringing several checks for various expenses.
P.E. Uniform Requirements – Physical Education uniforms are required and
will be on sale during schedule pickup.
Calculator – All freshman, sophomore, junior, and most senior courses require
graphing calculators. See course requirements in the Course Guide.
Equipment Checkout in Locker
Rooms
9:00 a.m.–Varsity
10:00 a.m.–Sophomores
11:00 a.m.–Freshmen
Practice – All Squads Meet in
Locker Room-8:00 a.m.
2:45 p.m.-Pool
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
8:00 a.m.-Fieldhouse
CROSS-COUNTRY
Wed., August 13
8:00 a.m.-Main Gym
GIRLS TENNIS
Wed., August 13
9:00 a.m.–Tennis Courts
MANDATORY –
ALL SPORTS
PARENT-ATHLETE
MEETING
Monday, August 18
6:30 p.m. – Fieldhouse – All freshmen,
transfers, and new athletes who will be
participating in any sport during the 201415 school year.
7:15 p.m. – Main Gym - fall athletes only –
general session at 7:15 p.m. followed by
individual team meetings for fall sports.
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SCHEDULE PICKUP AND FEE PAYMENT
AUGUST 19 & 20 – 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
August 21 – 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
ZBTHS South Cafeteria
Parking – South Staff Parking Lot
Enter – Southwest Computer Lab Entrance
All District 126 students
will report to ZionBenton Township High
School for schedule
pickup and fee
payment.
IMPORTANT—You do not have to arrive at 10:00 a.m. the first day. In fact, we encourage you to come in the afternoon to avoid
long lines. Please allow 45 minutes to two hours to complete the process (depending on the lines).
Students and/or their guardians may come on either August 19, 20, or 21. Please come prepared with the required documentation as listed below. If
you are unable to participate on either August 19, 20, or 21, you may have a friend, neighbor, or relative complete the process and pay your fees on
your behalf. Students failing to pick up their schedule and pay their fees or have someone else complete the process on August 19, 20, or 21,
must wait for late schedule pickup on August 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Zion-Benton Township High School. Questions? Please call 847-731-9303.
ALL stations must be visited in order and checked off by the station’s manager.
STATION
Proof of
Residency
REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES
Category I
 Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment
(one document
 Most recent mortgage papers (homeowners)
showing
 Blue assessment card from Lake County Assessor’s Office
proper name
 Closing statement for purchase of residence
 Signed current lease plus proof of last month’s payment (cancelled checks or landlord’s receipt.) Lease
and address
must list all school age children living in premises or a notarized letter from the landlord must accompany
from each
the lease. Landlord’s name, address and phone number must be on the lease.
category)
Category II
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Health Office
Schedule
Pickup/Fee
Payment
Gas, electric or water bill dated within the last 60 days
Telephone or cable bill dated within the last 60 days (land line only / no cell phones)
Car registration
Voter Registration card
 Public Aid card
Freshmen and transfer students only - current physical exam and proof of immunizations. Important: students
failing to provide this information will not be allowed to continue the schedule pick-up process or begin
school. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors - updated proof of immunizations as required. Students new to the
state of Illinois must provide record of an eye exam and birth certificate. Unless the student is homeless, failure
to comply with the requirements by the first day of school will result in the student’s exclusion from school until
the required health forms are presented. All new students have 30 days following registration to comply with
health examinations and immunization regulations.
All students – class schedules will be distributed once fees are collected.
Parents have the option to pay student fees at www.zbths.org before schedule pickup by clicking Skyward Family
Access. Families visiting New Tech High’s Website, simply click District Links for Skyward Family Access.
BASIC REGISTRATION FEES
During schedule pickup fees are payable by cash, check, or MasterCard/Visa
The inclusive registration fee covers textbook rental, course fees, ID card, hallway locker, technology, and a
Student Planner. The freshman fee also includes a $5 P.E. lock charge.
Year
In School
Freshman
Sophomore/Junior/Senior
Registration Fee
Aug. 19, 20, 21
$135
$130
Registration Fee
After Aug. 21
$155
$150
Transfer students will also pay a $5 lock fee. NJROTC – NS1 students will pay an additional $30 fee. Additional fees for workbooks,
paperback books, calculator, and supplies may be required throughout the year. Please consult the Course Guide or individual instructor
for workbook fees.
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Schedule
Pickup/Fee
Payment
ID Pictures
Transportation
Yearbook
IMC
Parking Sticker
Cafeteria
P.E. Uniforms
Workbooks
Student
Handbook
Bookstore
August 2014
DRIVER EDUCATION FEE
The 2014-15 Driver Education fee is $275. An additional $20 driving permit fee, payable to the State of Illinois,
is required at start of semester student is taking their driver education class. Note: although the classroom portion
of Driver Education is a graduation requirement, students are not required to take the behind-the-wheel portion
of this course.
A photo ID will be taken of each student. IDs must be worn properly every day in school and are required in
order to ride the bus and to make cafeteria purchases. Important – students are to wear proper attire for their
ID picture—hats will not be permitted.
Students will be issued a bus route regardless if they will be driving their own vehicle or not.
NOTE: all bus routes are going through changes to ease overcrowding.
The 2014-15 yearbook will be on sale at schedule pickup on Aug. 19, 20, and 21. After Aug. 21, orders can be
placed for an additional $10. Absolute deadline for ordering is Oct. 27. Please complete the Order Form on
back page of the August Beeline. Make checks payable to ZBTHS D126.
Students will be issued their IMC Cards. Overdue fees will be collected as well.
Parking stickers will be available for ZBTHS seniors, juniors, and sophomores for $100. The student’s driver’s
license and proof of insurance must be presented. All students applying for a parking sticker must have a “C”
average from the previous semester with no major discipline sanctions and no prior referrals for driving abuses.
Students who have previously abused their driving privileges may not be allowed to purchase a parking sticker.
Every vehicle in the lot must have a parking sticker properly displayed. New Tech High students will secure
parking stickers at the New Tech Principal’s Office.
A pre-pay plan for cafeteria expenses is available to students. The minimum pre-pay amount is $20 and can be
increased by multiples of $5. Unused balances will carry over to the next school year; however, no refunds will
be given to graduating seniors or students who leave the district. All purchases must be made with a proper
picture ID card. Note: the school district cannot be responsible for purchases made with lost or stolen ID cards
or other fraudulent practices by unauthorized pre-pay plan participants. Cash or check is accepted.
New male and female P.E. uniforms will be on sale for your convenience. Maroon shorts and maroon/white
reversible and gray Z-B shirts are still acceptable.
Required student workbooks and novels will be available for purchase.
Students will receive a copy of the Student Handbook, which contains updated attendance, behavior, and
discipline guidelines to provide a safe learning environment free of disruptive influences that interfere with a
student’s right to learn. We encourage students and guardians to read the planner and use it as a positive
informational and organizational tool. Replacement Student Handbook are $5 each.
Students will present their completed Schedule Pickup Routing Slip (provided at schedule pickup) and receive
their textbooks. Please be aware that the textbook fee is a rental fee and those students and/or guardians are
financially responsible for lost or damaged books, as well as books not returned by established deadlines. See
Policies and Procedure on Page 11 of the August Beeline.
Congratulations, you have completed Schedule Pickup!
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY
August 26, 2014
REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
August 27, 2014
The class of 2018 (freshmen only) will attend a
special orientation day on August 26. Buses will pick
up students at normal a.m. times and locations
assigned.
The first full day of school is August 27. Classes begin
at 7:30 a.m. for NT@ZB and 7:50 a.m. for ZBTHS.
The warning bell for first period is at 7:25 a.m. for
NT@ZB and 7:45 a.m. for ZBTHS. Daily Class
Schedule information is found on the back of the
Student Planner.
The day will begin at 7:30 a.m. for NT@ZB and 7:50
a.m. for ZBTHS, with an assembly in the gym.
Advisories will meet and then freshmen will follow
their daily class schedule. Teachers will share
expectations and course outlines. Dismissal will be at
11:10 a.m. for NT@ZB and 11:30 a.m. for ZBTHS.
Students are not to report before the 7:15 a.m. NT@ZB
and 7:35 a.m. ZBTHS building opening time unless
they have pre-arranged teacher appointments or to
access the cafeteria for breakfast.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Our Mission:
“To promote self-worth, social responsibility, and lifelong learning in partnership with our community.”
2014-15 POLICIES REGARDING
ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY
In order to comply with recently revised state laws,
the Board of Education approved several important
attendance policies. Students and parents/guardians
are asked to familiarize themselves with the
following policies located in the Student Handbook.
Excused Absences:
Section 26-2a of the Illinois School Code, considers
valid cause for a student’s absence to be: personal
illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the
immediate family, family emergency, circumstances
which cause reasonable concern to the
parent/guardian for the safety or health of the
student, and situations beyond the control of the
student as determined by the School Board or school
administration. Unexcused absences include, but are
not limited to: oversleeping, car trouble, missing the
bus, missing class to study for another class,
babysitting, shopping, personal appointments,
unapproved vacation, and callouts for lunch.
Compulsory Attendance:
The Illinois Compulsory School Attendance Law
(Article 26 of the Illinois School Code) holds the
parent responsible for the enrollment and regular
attendance of children enrolled. District 126 expects
parents/guardians to make responsible efforts to
ensure the regular attendance of their students and to
inform the school of any absence and the reason for
the absence. When absences become excessive due
to illness, District 126 will require parents/guardians
to present medical documentation of physical and/or
emotional conditions causing a student’s absence.
Absences due to court appearance will necessitate
authorized documentation. State law identifies
students who have been absent from school for 9 of
the previous 180 regular attendance days without
valid cause as “chronic or habitual truants.” Such
students shall be reported to the Regional Office of
Education for excessive absences.
Truancy from School:
Illinois School Code 105 ILSC 5/26-2a defines a
“truant” as a child subject to compulsory school
attendance and who is absent without valid cause
from such attendance for a school day or portion
thereof. “Chronic or habitual truant” shall be defined
as a child subject to compulsory school attendance
and who is absent without valid cause from such
attendance for 5% (9 days) or more of the previous
180 regular attendance days. Every effort will be
made to notify Parents/Guardians within 24 hours of
suspected truancy. Frequent truancy or lack of
parental cooperation in regard to truancy may cause
referral to the Regional Superintendent of Schools
for action under the truancy act of the Illinois School
Code.
For full details regarding attendance and truancy
policies, please see the Student Handbook.
SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES INCREASED
The National School Lunch Program put in place
new regulations beginning with the 2011-12 school
year, which require that school districts ensure that
their paid lunch prices meet a new equity threshold.
As a result, the 2014-15 paid lunch price will
increase to $2.35. If you have any questions
regarding this requirement, please contact Chief
School Business Official Liddle at 847-731-9755.
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NEWS FROM STUDENT SERVICES
FALL CREDIT
RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES
Students in need of recovering credit will have an
opportunity to take a course during Zero and Ninth
Hour this fall at the ZBTHS campus. Courses will be
offered through APEX LEARNING digital
curriculum in all content areas. Zero or Ninth Hour
will cost $100 for a 15-week session. Applications
for Zero and Ninth Hour will be available Monday,
August 18 in Student Services at both campuses or at
www.ZBTHS.org. Contact Student Services at 847731-9351 or 9352 with questions.
Zero Hour
Monday – Thursday, 6:45 – 7:45 a.m.
Starts: Monday, September 15
Ends: Thursday, January 8
Cost: $100
Ninth Hour
Monday – Thursday, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Starts: Monday, September 15
Ends: Thursday, January 8
Cost: $100
Students will be able to take the 3:45 p.m. activity
bus if needed.
FAMILY ACCESS
Family Access is an internet based, secure and
password protected software program that allows
students and parents or guardians access to grades,
assignments, missing assignments, and attendance
and tardy information. In addition, users see student
activities, test scores, schedules, and view and
confirm basic demographic information such as
mailing addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses,
and emergency contacts.
To log on to Family Access, go to www.zbths.org
and click the Family Access link under the bee’s
nose. If you have a question regarding Family
Access,
please
send
your
question
to
[email protected]. New Tech families also
utilize ECHO to monitor student performance.
Please be aware that there are many factors that
determine how soon a teacher can assess and return
assignments. Essays and research papers take longer
to grade than a quiz or daily work. We urge parents
to be patient, as teachers do their best to return
assignments and make grade information available
as promptly as their schedule allows. We also would
caution that term grades are not "official" until the
term has ended and report cards are issued.
All District 126 parents are invited to join the Parent Bee Network.
To “Bee” more informed, come to the Parent Bee Network monthly meetings.
All District 126 parents are strongly encouraged to join and participate in PBN activities, which include
partnering with administration in improving student achievement. The monthly meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
in the IMC of Zion-Benton Twp. High School. Parking is available in the south lot.
Thurs., Sept. 4 – Kick-Off Meeting
Thurs., Oct. 2
Thurs., Nov. 13 – Parent University
Thurs., Dec. 4
Thurs., Jan. 8
Thurs., Feb. 5
Thurs., March 5
Thurs., April 2
Thurs., May 7
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2014-15 ZBTHS DISTRICT 126 CALENDAR
All student absences must be reported by a parent/legal guardian.
To report a NT@ZB student absence call 847-731-9813.
To report a ZBTHS student absence call the Attendance Office at 847-731-9300, press 2 at the recorded message.
(Monthly events, activities, and early release days will be reported in upcoming District newsletters and on websites.)
Tues., August 26, 2014
Wed., August 27, 2014
Mon., September 1, 2014
Wed., September 10, 2014
Wed., October 1, 2014
Fri.., October 10, 2014
Mon., October 13, 2014
Wed., October 22, 2014
Fri., October 24, 2014
Thurs., November 6, 2014
Fri., November 7, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Wed., November 19, 2014
Wed., November 26, 2014
Thurs., November 27, 2014
Fri., November 28, 2014
Wed., December 10, 2014
Fri., December 19, 2014
Mon., December 22, 2014 Fri., January 2, 2015
Mon., January 5, 2015
Wed., January 14, 2015
Thurs., January 15, 2015
Fri., January 16, 2015
Mon., January 19, 2015
Wed., January 28, 2015
Tues., February 3, 2015
Wed., February 11, 2015
Mon., February 16, 2015
Mon., March 2, 2015
Tues., March 3, 2015
Wed., March 11, 2015
Fri., March 20, 2015
Mon., March 23, 2015
Fri., March 27, 2015
Mon., March 30, 2015
Fri., April 3, 2015
Wed., April 15, 2015
Thurs., April 16, 2015
Fri., April 17, 2015
Wed., May 13, 2015
Mon., May 25, 2015
Tues., June 2, 2015
Wed., June 3, 2015
Thurs., June 4, 2015
Thurs., June 4, 2015
Fri., June 5, 2015
Fri., June 12, 2015
Freshmen Only – 7:50-11:30 a.m. ZBTHS & 7:30-11:10 a.m. NT@ZB
First Full Day for All Students
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 NT@ZB –Assessment Day for Frosh., Soph., Jrs.
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Institute Day
NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
End of Quarter 1
Early Release – 12:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 12:35 p.m. NT@ZB – Parent/Guardian Conferences
1:30-3:30 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. for NT@ZB & 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ZBTHS
Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB – Day after Conferences
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION – Veterans’ Day – Recognition Activities Planned
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
NO SCHOOL – Day Before Thanksgiving
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Day
NO SCHOOL – Day after Thanksgiving Day
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
Classes Resume
Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams
Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams
Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 a.m. NT@ZB – Exams and End of Semester One
NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King’s Birthday (Emergency Makeup Day #1)
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Institute Day
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day (Emergency Makeup Day #2)
NO SCHOOL – Casimir Pulaski’s Birthday (Emergency Makeup Day #3)
Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 NT@ZB –Assessment Day for Frosh., Soph., Jrs.
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB and End of Quarter 3
NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
Classes Resume
NO SCHOOL – School Holiday (Emergency Makeup Day #4)
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 6:30-8:30 p.m. ZBTHS & 6:00-8:00 p.m. NT@ZB
Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB – Day after Conferences
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday
Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams
Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams
Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 a.m. NT@ZB – Exams
NT@ZB Graduation (Last Day of School if No Makeup Needed)
NO SCHOOL – Teacher Institute Day & ZBTHS Graduation
Last Day of School if Maximum Emergency Days Used
*Note: Every Thursday is a 1:21 p.m. School Improvement/Staff Development early release schedule for NT@ZB students only.
**Note: Required spring state assessment information will be forthcoming in future newsletters and on www.zbths.org.
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2014-15 SCHEDULE OF COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAMS
This testing schedule is important for college bound sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and for those students who are
uncertain of future plans. It is not necessary to take both the ACT and SAT tests; all college admissions offices will accept
scores from either test. The SAT Subject Tests may be recommended or required by many highly selective colleges. ONLY
online registration is available for the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests. Fee waivers that cover the regular registration fee
are available for qualified students. Contact Ms. Zameck, ZBTHS College/Career Counselor, at 847-731-9348 or
[email protected], or Mr. Goldman, NT@ZB Counselor, at 847-731-9816 or [email protected] for more information.
Zion-Benton Twp. High School Code is 144-515
Test Name
Website for Registration
ACT –
Assessment Program
http://www.actstudent.org
Check with the colleges to
determine if the ACT must
include the writing section.
SAT –
Scholastic Aptitude Test
http://www.collegeboard.org
Visit web site to create a
student account, register for
test, and preparation
material information.
SAT I – Reasoning Test
SAT II – Subject Tests
PSAT/NMSQT
http://www.collegeboard.org
Visit web site for planning
and scholarships.
New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East Code is 144-516
Test Dates
Regular
Registration
Deadline
Late Fee
Registration
Deadline
Saturdays Only
9/13/14
10/25/14
12/13/14
2/7/15
4/18/15
6/13/15
Online Only
08/8/14
09/19/14
11/7/14
1/9/15
3/13/15
5/8/15
Online Only
8/9-22/14
9/20-10/3/14
11/8-21/14
1/10-16/15
3/14-27/15
5/9-22/15
ZBTHS
ZBTHS
ZBTHS
ZBTHS
ZBTHS
Other Site
$54.50 ACT
(Plus Writing)
9/30/14
10/28/14
11/24/14
1/13/15
3/3/15
4/21/15
5/27/15
Not offered
at ZBTHS
or NT@ZB.
See SAT
Registration
Folder for
Testing
Locations.
$52.50
Regular Fee
Saturdays
10/11/14 – I&II
11/8/14 – I&II
12/6/14 – I&II
1/24/15 – I &II
3/14/15–I Only
5/2/15 – I&II
6/6/15 – I&II
9/12/14
10/9/14
11/6/14
12/29/14
2/13/15
4/6/15
5/8/15
Wednesday
10/15/14
NT@ZB
Friday
10/3/14
NT@ZB
Saturday
10/18/14
ZBTHS
Friday
10/10/14
ZBTHS
Test
Location
Test Cost
$38 ACT
(No Writing)
NT@ZB
ZBTHS
Who Should
take this
Test?
Juniors and
Seniors
$24 Late
Registration
Fee
$26 Subject
Test Fee
$28 to $46
Late
Registration
Fee
$15
Register at
ZBTHS
Bookstore
Or
NT@ZB
Office
Register with
SAT
Juniors and
Seniors
Sophomores
take the
PSAT
Juniors take
the NMSQT
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Get ready for the upcoming college application season and enroll in the College Application Bootcamp!
Choose from one of the following dates:
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Dates and Times:
August 19, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
August 20, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
August 21, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Topics Covered:
How to make a list of colleges to apply
Parts of an application
Getting organized
Letters of recommendation
Essays / Personal Statements
College Application Bootcamp will be offered at the ZBTHS campus. Registration is REQUIRED. Registration
starts August 1, 2014. Registration materials are available at www.zbths.org under Headlines or at your school’s
counseling office.
August 2014
The Beeline
Page 9
ZEE-BEE Boosters
Volume 1
Summer 2014
BOOSTERS’ BACKGROUND
***WHO ARE WE?***
The Athletic Boosters are a
volunteer organization that
supports all of Zion-Benton’s
athletic teams. We donate our
time and talents to make our
programs first class. We
provide help in areas that go
beyond
the
“traditional”
budget. We volunteer because
our contributions really help the studentathletes of ZBTHS District 126.
***WHAT WE DO!***
The Boosters raise funds through three primary
activities – concession sales, spiritwear sales,
and the Zee-Bee Booster golf outing. We are
always looking for help, as many hands make
light work! Right now we are gearing up for the
2014-15 school year. As of this printing, we are
working on our ZB golf outing. It is our biggest
and most important event of the year. In
August we will sell Booster season passes for all
home contests and organize workers for the
concession stand. Please consider calling us at
847-731-9361 to find out how you can help.
‘BEE’ INVOLVED . . .
***HOW WE DO IT!***
The Boosters meet on the first Monday of every
month in the Athletic Conference Room at
6:30 p.m. We meet and discuss how we can
best help all of the athletes of Zion-Benton Twp.
High School District 126. Our efforts really do
help EVERY Zee-Bee sports team.
Just this past year, we helped purchase warmups or jackets for softball, soccer, and
basketball. We bought a tackling sled for
football, a scale for wrestling, electronic range
finders for golf, goals for soccer, and began to
fund athletic expenses at the numerous state
tournaments. We also purchased indoor tennis
court time and sport specific items for
numerous teams. Obviously, our efforts really
do make a difference, so please join us!
We are proud to announce the numerous
highlights associated with the winter and
spring seasons of 2013-14.
Page 10
The Beeline
Athletic
Department
Highlights
District 126
BOOSTERS SALUTE WINTER & SPRING
TEAMS & ATHLETES
Special “Congratulations” to the following Zee-Bee teams:
Majorettes:
21th Consecutive State Title
Girls’ Basketball: Division Champions
Cheerleading:
14th Place at State
WELL DONE BEES! We’d also like to recognize numerous
individuals for their special sports achievements.
STATE QUALIFIERS
Badminton:
Bowling:
Boys’ Track:
Girls’ Track:
Wrestling:
Jona Lee, Susan Tonin and Brittany Turner
Amy Hollingshead
Michael Edwards (400M), Jonathan Roberts
(200M), Andrew Romig (Discus),
Michael Edwards, Eric Gilmore,
Jonathan Roberts and Maurice Young (4x100
Relay), Tavarus Collins, Eric Gilmore,
Jonathan Roberts and Maurice Young (4x200
Relay)
Adrienne Mayfield (Discus), Jonel Morris
(Shot put)
Mark Miller, Anthony Munoz and
Nicholas Whitehead
ALL-CONFERENCE
Boys’ Basketball: Milik Yarbrough, Admiral Schofield
Girls’ Basketball: Carlie Fernandez, Tyvena Scafe,
Mia Yarbrough
Cheerleading:
Jackie Albino, Elizabeth Reynolds
Girls’ Soccer:
Rachel Turner
Softball:
Claire Crane, Cindy Garces,
Allison Lopez
Sparkettes:
Mandy Hacker, Carmianna Purvis
Boys’ Volleyball: Kyle Fitzgerald, Zach McKelvy,
Scott Opeka
August 2014
MVP
Badminton:
Baseball:
Boys’ Basketball:
Girls’ Basketball:
Girls’ Bowling:
Cheerleading:
Girls’ Soccer:
Softball:
Boys’ Swimming:
Boys’ Tennis:
Boys’ Track:
Girls’ Track:
Boys’ Volleyball:
Wrestling:
ALL-STATE
Boys’ Basketball: Milik Yarbrough–1st Team All-State
Admiral Schofield-4th Team All-State
Softball:
Clair Crane-3rd Team All-State
ALL-ACADEMIC WINNERS
~ Winter & Spring ~
Margaret Adams
Angel Arroyo
Anavinla Beck
Kaethe Celestino
Drake Cleveland
Claire Crane
Margaret Crosswhite
Samantha Ditgen
Laura Douglas
Deja Dyas
Calvin Dykhuizen
Peyton Erickson
Kyle Fitzgerald
Aleksandra Gawronska
Cora Gulledge
Mandy Hacker
Victoria Kiesel
Alyson Kinsella
Culley Kinsella
Lindsey Lambert
Jona Lee
Kyra Lenzi
Carson Manning
Austen Marshall
“HONORABLE MENTION” ALL-CONFERENCE
Baseball:
Boys’ Basketball:
Girls’ Soccer:
Girls’ Softball:
Boys’ Volleyball:
Willie Hunt, Leo Zaremba
Maurice Young
Samantha Ditgen, Aneli Solis
Janie Torola
Juan Nino
Laura Douglas, Brittany Turner
Leo Zaremba
Milik Yarbrough
Tyvena Scafe, Mia Yarbrough
Amy Hollingshead
Jackie Albino
Aneli Solis, Rachel Turner
Claire Crane
Dominic Allard
Gerardo Acosta
Jonathan Roberts
Jetaeia Lewis
Kyle Fitzgerald
Anthony Munoz
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Lydia Martinez
Mitchell Mavec
Adrienne Mayfield
Isaac Murray
Samantha Neargarder
Juan Nino
Andrew Ntim
Chad Pope
Samantha Potocek
Alexuss Reed
Luke Riesterer
Alicya Rios
Samantha Schoenke
Susan Tonin
Janie Torola
Brittany Turner
Rachel Turner
Lucas Unze
Pablo Valencia
Halie Weaver
Zachary Weber
Erin Woolard
Cody Zak
Academic Eligibility Requirements:
Junior or Senior status
Receiving Varsity Letter in season
3.5 or better CUMULATIVE grade point
average
August 2014
The Beeline
Page 11
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE
Experience and research tells us that daily on-time
attendance is the foundation for being successful. The
Board of Education and state law requires that students
attend school every day unless there is a valid excuse.
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.
We ask that all appointments be made after school hours.
If a student needs to be released from school early, a
parent must call the Attendance Office with a verifiable
excuse. A verifiable early release excuse shall be a doctor
appointment, dental appointment, or a court appearance
and documentation substantiating the absence is required
or the absence will be considered unexcused. In each case
the student must bring a note to the Attendance Office
verifying the excused early release.
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DRUG TESTING POLICY
District 126 has a no tolerance policy towards any
controlled substance. It is the policy of District 126 that
any student under the influence or possessing, using, or
transferring any controlled substance (illegal drugs) will
be arrested, suspended, and referred to the Board of
Education. District 126 also implements an Athlete
Random Drug Testing Program. Details are available in
the Athletic Handbook located in the Athletic Office.
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CAFETERIA
All students must use their picture ID with bar code
when purchasing breakfast or lunch.
No other student may use another student’s ID to
make a purchase.
Replacement IDs must be purchased at the attendance
window at ZBTHS and the principal’s office at
NT@ZB.
Unused lunch funds will roll to the following year. No
refunds will be provided for graduates or students
who transfer.
COLLECTION PROCEDURES
Students are expected to pay the basic fees for textbook
rentals, PE, ID card, locker, etc., when they report for
schedule pickup. Additional workbook fees are to be paid
as soon as the student is informed by his or her instructors.
Required workbooks will be available for purchase during
schedule pickup. The following procedure will be used to
collect past due accounts:
 Accounts that remain overdue may be submitted to a
collection agency.
 Driver Education students will not be allowed to
participate in behind-the-wheel, and course
completion will not be submitted to the state.
Seniors will not be permitted to participate in
commencement or receive their diploma.
Students will not be allowed to participate in
extracurricular social functions, such as dances.
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STUDENT/PARENT PARKING for ZBTHS
Parents may drop off and pickup students at the north
side of the building.
Students who ride the bus will get on and off at the
south and west sides of the building.
Students driving to school will park in the north lot
only. After school students will exit on 21st Street.
Students riding bicycles should follow the Rules of
the Road and pedal on the shoulder of the road with
traffic and not ride on the sidewalk. Bike racks are
provided at entrances. Please remember to lock bikes.
TEXTBOOK ISSUANCE & RETURNS
Students are required to return to the bookstore the same
books issued to them upon completion of the course at the
end of the semester or year. Failure to do so will mean
purchasing each book not returned to the Bookstore
by the published return deadline. Books will have a bar
code for issuing and returning that must not be damaged.
Books will NOT be accepted for credit if they have been
written in, defaced, water damaged,
missing bar codes, or returned after the
published deadline.
Dates and times for students to return
books will be announced and
published prior to the close of each
semester. It is the student’s responsibility to seek out this
information as well. These timelines must be followed as
inventories are taken and replacement books ordered.
Non-Profit
Org.
U.S. Postage
ZION-BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 126
One Z-B Way,
21st Street and Kenosha Road
Zion, Illinois 60099
Paid
Zion, Illinois
Permit No. 8
2014-2015 YEARBOOK ORDER FORM
The 2015 yearbook may be ordered at schedule pickup at a cost of $50 per ZBTHS book and $45 for NT@ZB
book. After schedule pickup, the cost of the yearbook will increase by $10 per book. No yearbook orders will be
accepted after Monday, October 27, 2014.
NT@ZB Student Name(s) (Please PRINT CLEARLY) Year in School
Advisory
Cost
___________________________________________
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____________________
$_________
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$_________
___________________________________________
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$_________
$_________
TOTAL COST
$_________
ZBTHS Student Name(s) (Please PRINT CLEARLY)
Year in School
Advisory
Cost
___________________________________________
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____________________
$_________
___________________________________________
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____________________
$_________
___________________________________________
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____________________
$_________
$_________
TOTAL COST
$_________
CLIP AND RETURN WITH A CHECK PAYABLE TO ZION-BENTON TWP. HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 126
NOTE: IF YOU ORDERED A 2013-2014 YEARBOOK, SUPPLEMENTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT SCHEDULE PICK
UP. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP YOUR COPY AT THE DESIGNATED YEARBOOK TABLE.