I’M IN HIGH SCHOOL, NOW WHAT????

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

(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 Alexia.Policht@d300.org (847) 532-6144

Who’s my dean? Mrs. Stout Deborah.Stout@d300.org (847) 532-6123 Mr. Quitno Robert.Quitno@d300.org (847) 532-6125

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

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

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

D300 Graduation Reqs. (cont.) PE 3.5 years (7 semesters) Health .50 credit (1 semester) Driver’s Ed. .50 credit (1 semester) Electives 6.5 credits Strands 3.0 (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

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

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

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

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