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Glenbrook students post consistently high ACT scores
Glenbrook South's average ACT reaches highest in school's history
According to the 2014 Illinois School Report Card released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Glenbrook South students perform consistently well above average on state tests.
GBS students earned their highest average composite ACT score for the second consecutive year posting a 25.0, an improvement from last year's 24.9. The state average composite score is 20.7.
"While test scores are not the only way we measure the success of our students, they do provide confirmation that the efforts we are making are having a positive impact on student achievement," said Superintendent Dr. Mike Riggle.
The Report Card lists the total enrollment of the Glenbrook High Schools as 4,843. The district graduation rate is 96 percent. On average, 96-97 percent* of Glenbrook graduates attend college.
The official State Report Cards link can be viewed on the district website.
*The data for this annual College Report is collected through a self-reported student survey of graduating seniors. For the first time, the 2014 Illinois State Report Card will list college attendance rates, which we expect will vary from the totals reported in this article. The reason for these anticipated discrepancies is the State Report Card's utilization of different data, specifically the National Clearinghouse Report.
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NOVEMBER
3-25 Canned Food Drive
6 Parent Conference Night, 6:30 p.m.
7 Gym Jam 1, 7 p.m.
8 IMEA District Senior Festival of Music @New Trier H.S.
10 Board of Education Mtg., 7 p.m. @ GBS
11 Veterans Day, no school
12 Parent Conference Night, 6:30 p.m.
13-14 Comedy Sportz,
4 and 7:30 p.m.
13 Student Late Arrival,
10 a.m.
15 Code of Conduct Mtg.,
9 a.m.
18 Student Late Arrival,
10 a.m.
EXPLORE testing
22 IMEA District Jazz Festival @Barrington H.S.
22-23 Glenbrook Debate Tournament
24 Board of Education Mtg., 7 p.m. @ GBS
26-30 Thanksgiving Break
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Principal Wegley: Block schedule update
In order to successfully transition to the A/B block schedule, GBS staff planned for more than a year and have many successes to celebrate.
Our students and staff are to be applauded for their commitment to this year's new use of time.
As predicted, students are taking more classes. In fact, student registration levels increased in all subject areas. This increase reflects our belief that the block schedule supports one of our core missions: to develop student strengths and to support students in the exploration of their passions. As GBS continues to adjust to block schedule, we are monitoring the systems in place to support students and making adjustments as we proceed. The A/B block requires adjustments from all the groups that contribute to students' success: our faculty and support staff, the students themselves, and our families. We have listed below several resources that students and families can utilize as we adapt to our block schedule. -
The most important resource is CLASS ATTENDANCE:
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Attendance in class correlates strongly with academic performance and higher grades.
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Please make every effort to schedule out-of-school appointments during students' Student Resource Time (SRT) to maximize students' time in class.
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If a student misses class, help him/her keep up and minimize makeup work:
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Reference the courses' online resources (website, Google Classroom, Calendar, among others) to see the content covered and homework assigned prior to the next class session.
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Contact his/her teachers through emails or phone calls.
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If a student is having difficulty in a class, help him/her develop strong habits:
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The student should get in the habit of doing homework for that course on the evening it is assigned, not the evening before it is due.
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Student progress can be monitored by utilizing the parent portal of PowerSchool.
Thank you for your support as we partner to ensure our students are accessing resources and developing habits that maximize their success at GBS.
With Titan Pride,
Brian K. Wegley, Ed.D.
Principal
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Winter weather school closing procedures
The decision to cancel school is made by the District Superintendent and is usually due to severe or extreme wind chills, snow accumulation or unsafe road conditions.
The goal is to notify families of school cancellations as early as possible, usually by 6 a.m. Parents can expect to be contacted by the District via an automated phone and email system. (NOTE: Now is a great time to make sure that your contact information is up-to-date.)
Information will also be shared through both schools' Facebook and Twitter accounts. Additionally, parents can obtain school closing information on the District and school website, the WGN Emergency Closing Center and local radio or TV news channels.
The District has built two emergency days into the calendar on Monday, January 12 and Monday, April 6. If no emergency days are used prior to January 12, then there will be no school on that date. However, if an emergency day is needed prior to that date, then school will be in session on January 12. If no emergency days are used between January 13 and April 6, then there will be no school on April 6. If an emergency day is needed during that time, then school will be in session on April 6. This calendar feature minimizes the need to add emergency days to the end of the school year in June.
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GBS launches 8-to-18 athletic website, calendars
A new web service called 8-to-18 launched this year and provides an athletic website homebase for Titan rosters, schedules, events, photos and resources.
Divided by girls and boys athletic teams, each section is designed to update in real time and provide parents the information they need.
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College information for seniors
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations: Students requesting letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors need to give a minimum of two weeks notice to allow for sufficient time. Recommendation forms and online requests with January 1 deadlines must be given to the teacher by December 5 to allow enough time for completion before winter break.
Income Tax Forms & Financial Aid: Parents of seniors applying for financial aid should prepare their income tax forms early to facilitate completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1, 2015, and any other financial aid forms requested by the college. The FAFSA is now requesting that applications be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Most colleges will accept estimated tax information on the financial forms and will verify later. Financial aid is given out on a first come, first served basis.
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Onward House celebrates 40-year partnership with GBS
Saturday, November 15, 1 - 3 p.m. at the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
In honor of Onward House's 40-year partnership with GBS, which have included canned food drive and student tutoring club, the organization is throwing an anniversary party.
Current and former GBS tutors, teachers, parents and administrators are invited to attend an an afternoon of snacks, music, mingling and more at the IPRAC, 3015 W Division St., Chicago. Attendees should RSVP to Tara Katz by November 5.
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International College Option Fair
Monday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 18, from 7 - 9 p.m.
This college fair will offer students and their parents the chance to learn about higher education opportunities overseas. The International College Options Fair will be held at Highland Park High School on Monday, November 17 and at Hinsdale Central High School on Tuesday, November 18. Both events will include a brief presentation starting at 7 p.m., followed by a college fair from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
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GBS unites against bullying
"Not at GBS, Stop Bullying," the poster reads.
More than 500 handprints surround the words, each a mark of a personal pledge of a Glenbrook South student willing to take a stand against bullying.
The anti-bullying campaign is part of a monthly partnership between GBS Student Services department and student clubs or organizations designed to proactively address student social-emotional learning.
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Each month, this section features a piece of student-created work. This month's article is from an October edition of Glenbrook South's student-run newspaper, the Oracle. A new edition of the Oracle is distributed approximately every month and can be found in newsstands throughout the school or on their website.
Changes to South pose challenges, advantages
Katie Cavender, Asst. News Editor
Various changes have been made to South this year, including block scheduling, a Student Resource Time (SRT) for most students and added para-pros in the hallways.
The block schedule, according to sophomore Anna Patent, makes school more engaging because students have alternating classes each day.
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Federal funding available to students of military personnel
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Due to the recent extension of a federal Impact Aid bill, Glenbrook High School District 225 is eligible to receive additional federal funding. The bill will provide federal funding to school districts that provide education to the children of military personnel as well as to other "federally supported students" who attend either Glenbrook North or Glenbrook South High Schools.
In order to receive this funding, parents/guardians are asked to verify their high school student falls into the category of "federally supported students" by completing a survey and returning it to Vicki Tarver by December 1.
Some examples include:
- Child resides with a parent who works on federal property.
- Child resides with a parent employed by the federal government.
- Child has a parent who is active (or reserve) duty in the uniformed military service.
- Child resides in federally subsidized housing.
- Child resides on federal property with a parent employed on federal property situated in whole or in part within the boundaries of the school district.
A copy of the survey can be found here. Anyone with questions may call Vicki Tarver at 847-486-4591.
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 Fall newsletter mailed to every resident - Sneak Peek!
In the coming weeks, every resident and business within the District 225 boundaries will receive a printed copy of the fall community newsletter, The Glenbrooks.
This publication is mailed twice a year to ensure all taxpayers have access to information about their public high schools.
Enjoy a sneak peek look at the publication HERE.
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All Glenview residents are encouraged to attend the final District 34 Community Engagement Meeting. Learn more about the event.
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