1. I’M IN HIGH SCHOOL, NOW WHAT????

2. Welcome to Jacobs! Freshmen class size is about 600 students
Approximately 2,500 students at Jacobs
Over 150 staff members in the building
* Responsible
* Respectful
* Ready

3. (Indicated at the top of a student’s schedule)
Who’s my counselor?
(Indicated at the top of a student’s schedule)
Mrs. Leigh Adler
Mr. Jeremy Baldwin
Mrs. Kim Barone
Ms. Lori Berkiel
Mr. Anthony Miocic
Mrs. Alexia Policht
Mr. Kenneth Windisch (Department Head)
Mrs. Policht
(847)

4. Who’s my dean? Mrs. Stout Deborah.Stout@d300.org (847) 532-6123
Mr. Quitno
(847)

5. What do I see my counselor for?
Academic issues
-schedule concerns, level placement issues, additional help in classes
Career questions
-career exploration, course programming
Personal/Social concerns
-friends, family, school related issues

6. What’s my role as a student?
Succeed in ALL classes
Respect and abide by the school rules
Be responsible for your homework
Seek additional help when needed
Ask questions when confused
Communicate with the teacher

7. D300 Graduation Requirements
English years ( 4 credits)
Math years (3 credits)
through Algebra 2
Science years
Social Studies years
World History
Economics
Government
US History

8. D300 Graduation Reqs. (cont.)
PE years (7 semesters)
Health credit (1 semester)
Driver’s Ed credit (1 semester)
Electives credits
Strands (1.0 credit per strand)
Strand 1- Art, Foreign Language, or Music
Strand 2-English, Math, Science, or Social Studies
Strand 3-Business, Family/Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology

9. What influences my academic record? (continued)
Transcript
GPA
Class rank
Ways to lose credit
failing a class
Reclassification
Not earning enough credits to be promoted to the next grade level

10. What if I have a problem? See counselor Talk with a teacher
Speak to parents
See an assistant principal
Talk with a social worker
Speak to a friend-- Peer Mediation

11. Resources available @ HDJ
Tutoring Center
-juniors & seniors that are nationally trained tutors
assist students
Math Resource Center
-certified math teacher available every period to provide help
Academic Support Period (ASP)
-45 minute study hall period on a daily basis

12. How do I get involved? Listen to announcements for information
Try out for a sport- Stop in the Athletic Office
Join a club-- Check the activity board in Commons for meeting times
Participate in community,charity, or volunteer work
Apply + obtain a job