Dist. 211 open house Sept. 15 at high schools
Township High School District 211 schools are preparing to host annual Open Houses. William Fremd, James B. Conant, Hoffman Estates, Palatine and Schaumburg high schools will hold Open Houses on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Parents are invited to follow shortened versions of their students’ schedules (10- to 14- minute segments) as well as take part in other special activities and events. The District’s two alternative high schools, District 211 Academy-North and District 211 Academy-South, also will host open houses on Sept. 15.
Conant High School’s (700 E. Cougar Trail in Hoffman Estates) Open House runs from 7-9 p.m. Highlights include a book fair presented by the English department in Room 126, as well as department displays and demonstrations that will be featured in the English hallway. Topics teachers will discuss with parents include course objectives, class expectations, curricular materials, and how parents can help their child at home. Parent questions also are welcome. Conant High School varsity poms will be on hand to assist as guides for parents.
Fremd High School’s (1000 S. Quentin Road in Palatine) Open House will be held from 7-9 p.m. Teachers will share class expectations and curricular materials with parents. The Viking Ambassadors, VAMP Advisors, pom, and cheerleader squads will serve as guides to assist parents in locating classrooms. Featured in front of the main entrance will be the Fremd Marching Band. In the media center, the Fremd Symphony will perform while parents can visit counselors or take an online survey. Parents are encouraged to visit the English Department Book Fair located in Room 118, sign up as a member of the Fremd Booster Club in the main hallway, outfit themselves at the Spirit Shop located by the main gymnasium, or visit the athletic and activity fair taking place in the student cafeteria.
Hoffman Estates High School’s (1100 W. Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates) Open House will be from 7-9 p.m. Parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teachers, receive a brief overview of course curriculum, and learn about student expectations and how parents can help at home. Parents can make an appointment for an individual teacher conference, as well as meet their child’s counselor. Additionally, language translators will be available throughout the evening for those needing assistance.
Open House at Palatine High School (1111 N. Rohlwing Road in Palatine) will be from 7-9 p.m. For those wishing to arrive early, the PHS marching band will give a brief concert in the auditorium, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Among the topics teachers will discuss are course objectives, class expectations, and curricular materials. Teachers also will encourage questions and provide insight into how parents can assist their children at home. Members of the PHS spirit squads will serve as student guides, refreshments will be served in both the school cafeteria and media center, and V.I.P. booster club members will be on hand selling school spirit merchandise. Additionally, baby-sitting services will be available throughout the evening.
Schaumburg High School’s (1100 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg) Open House runs from 7-9:30 p.m. Cheerleaders, flags and pompon squads will assist parents in finding classrooms. Topics teachers will be prepared to discuss with parents include course objectives, class expectations, student achievement, curricular materials, and how parents can help their children at home. Parent questions also are welcome. V.I.P. booster club members will be taking memberships and selling school merchandise while Band Boosters, and the Schaumburg Township Library will have informational tables in the school cafeteria. Parents are invited to visit the Book Fair located in Room 202. Orchestra students will be performing in the cafeteria, and refreshments will be served throughout the evening.
District 211 Academy-North’s (335 E. Illinois Avenue in Palatine) Open House will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parents will be able to tour the facility, discuss program expectations, and ask questions of teachers and the program administrator. Within classrooms, teachers will review student progress and highlight student work. Staff will be available to supervise young children to allow parents to meet with teachers. Refreshments will be served.
District 211 Academy-South (1544 Brandy Parkway in Streamwood) will host its Open House from 6-8 p.m. Visitors will be able to meet the program administrator and teachers, tour the facility, and discuss the program with staff. Parents will follow a student’s schedule and learn about program expectations. A presentation will be made addressing Positive Peer Culture and the behavior management system. Refreshments will be served.
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