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1 May 2016 CHSD117 Sequoit Signal Dear Sequoits, Spring is in the air, and with that comes the end of the school year. As I prepare for my transition, I catch myself reminiscing on all of the wonderful memories that I will carry with me to my next adventure. I am grateful to have served this wonderful community, and for the opportunity of getting to know and learn from such a tremendous group of professionals and young adults. The Respect, Responsibility and Pride exhibited by our students, made this often-challenging position a true pleasure and dream come true. I wish all Sequoits all of the best in their future endeavors! Please know that ACHS will always hold a near and dear place in my heart for all that it has afforded me professionally, and personally. Thank you, Go Sequoits! Omar J. Rodriguez CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS May 1-NHS Induction May 2-May 9-AP Testing May 2-Late Start May 3-Instrumental Concert, 7:00 pm May 4-Sequoit Pride, 7:00 pm May 5-YMAD Breakfast, 6:45 am May 5 Adult Sidekicks Parents Group, 6:00 pm May 5-Choir Concert, 7:00 pm May 9-13-AP Testing May 9-Late Start May 10-Senior Honors and Awards, 7:00 pm May 11-Drama Awards, 7:00 pm May 14-Prom May 16-Honors Assembly May 17-Senior Finals May 17-Board of Education May 18-Senior Finals May 22-Graduation, 1:00 pm May 23-Final Exams May 24-Final Exams May 25 Final Exams W T

2 follow us on May 1-NHS Induction-3:00 pm May 2-Late Start May 2-6 AP Testing May 3-Band/Orchestra Concert-7:00 pm May 4-Sequoit Pride Meeting-7:00 pm May 5-You Make A Difference-6:45 am May 5-Sequoit Sidekicks Parent Group May 5-Choir Concert May 9-13-AP Testing May 9-Late Start May 10-Senior Honors and Awards, 7:00 May 11-Drama Awards-7:00 May 14-Prom May 16-Honors Day Assembly May 17, 18-Senior Finals May 17-BOE D34-7:00 May 22-Graduation-1:00 pm May Final Exams Career and Tech Ed Twenty-four parent volunteers provided students from Consumer Ed., Life Resource Management, and Introduction to Business with a real life interview experience. This projects runs every semester, and is a hit with students, teachers and community members. World Languages The World Languages Department celebrated International Fair earlier in April. Ms. Rachel Morales organized the annual event which had several live performances by teachers and people from the community. In addition to the entertainment, students, organizations, and parents hosted booths from various countries that offered foods, drinks, crafts, and trinkets. The International Fair was the bright spot of the weekend amid the April snowstorm! 4134 = A group of brave volunteers learn how to do an Austrian slap dance = Students from Spanish Club host a table full of foods and trinkets.

3 English English 1 students took the state PARCC ELA test in their class in April and will repeat the process for the NWEA Reading test the week of May 9. By taking the tests in their English class, with their own teacher, we are hoping the students have more confidence to do well. NWEA scores will be available immediately after the test. You can ask your English 1 student how they did, and we expect the answer to be that they increased their scores! English 4 and AP Literature students started presentations for the I-Search the last week of April. These are generally very informative and interesting for students and teachers. Parents are welcome to come watch their student(s) give their presentation--just contact the teacher to make arrangements. Writers Week was such a success this year that we have had a couple writers reach out to us to be included in next year's line up. And, English teacher Andrew VanHerik has started a Poetry Club that in the space of two meetings grew from eight students to over twenty in attendance. We are excited to see this group continue to grow, and perhaps, start performing at Slam Poetry events. Remember that this is the year we celebrate all things Shakespeare. Any student who attends an event in the Chicago area celebrating Shakespeare 400 will receive extra credit in English class. Physical Education On Wednesday, April 27th, Jamie Walton s Advanced Fit for Life class ran a 5K as part of the class curriculum. Twenty-seven students participated in the race with many of them running this distance for the first time. The class worked hard preparing for the 5K throughout the semester, putting in numerous hours improving their strength and endurance. They worked on how to mentally prepare for a race as well by using guided relaxation and visualization scripts. The class found inspiration from reading the book Ultramarathon Man, the story about ultramarathon runner, Dean Karnazes. Overall, the run was a great success with students reaching goals they never thought possible at the beginning of the year. Page 3

4 English English 1 students took the state PARCC ELA test in their class in April and will repeat the process for the NWEA Reading test the week of May 9. By taking the tests in their English class, with their own teacher, we are hoping the students have more confidence to do well. NWEA scores will be available immediately after the test. You can ask your English 1 student how they did, and we expect the answer to be that they increased their scores! English 4 and AP Literature students started presentations for the I-Search the last week of April. These are generally very informative and interesting for students and teachers. Parents are welcome to come watch their student(s) give their presentation--just contact the teacher to make arrangements. Writers Week was such a success this year that we have had a couple writers reach out to us to be included in next year's line up. And, English teacher Andrew VanHerik has started a Poetry Club that in the space of two meetings grew from eight students to over twenty in attendance. We are excited to see this group continue to grow, and perhaps, start performing at Slam Poetry events. Remember that this is the year we celebrate all things Shakespeare. Any student who attends an event in the Chicago area celebrating Shakespeare 400 will receive extra credit in English class. Physical Education On Wednesday, April 27th, Jamie Walton s Advanced Fit for Life class ran a 5K as part of the class curriculum. Twenty-seven students participated in the race with many of them running this distance for the first time. The class worked hard preparing for the 5K throughout the semester, putting in numerous hours improving their strength and endurance. They worked on how to mentally prepare for a race as well by using guided relaxation and visualization scripts. The class found inspiration from reading the book Ultramarathon Man, the story about ultramarathon runner, Dean Karnazes. Overall, the run was a great success with students reaching goals they never thought possible at the beginning of the year. Page 4

5 Intersession, Summer Session offer high school graduates a head start Graduating high school seniors attending college this fall can use the summer to get a jump on their peers and make faster progress toward a bachelor s degree. The College of Lake County s Intersession (May 17 to June 3) and eight-week Summer Session (June 6 to July 30) offer a range courses that transfer to four-year programs. New CLC students, as well as those attending other colleges and returning home for the late spring and summer, can choose among courses offered online and at the Grayslake, Lakeshore (Waukegan) and Southlake (Vernon Hills) Campuses. Field study trips are open to students 18 or older. Three separate field study trips venture to Door County, Southern Wisconsin and the Appalachian Trail. In addition, many transferable online and classroom-based courses range from liberal arts to business to science and mathematics. College students home for the summer are eligible to have pre-requisites waived for many CLC courses. To view Intersession and Summer Session offerings and learn more about how to become a student, visitwww.clcillinois.edu/summer. May 3: See robotics in action at CLC An evening showcasing robotics in action will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at the P.E. Center (Building 7) on the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus, W. Washington St. Discover the exciting world of robotics with hands-on activities, such as trying your hand at the controls or creating your own robot. In addition, you can watch robots in action made by local teams and learn how robotics technology is used. Robotics Night is designed for people of all ages. Preregistration at is recommended. For more information, Professor Jan Edwards atjedwards1@clcillinois.edu or contact the CLC Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division at (847) This event is cosponsored by the CLC Engineering department and Biological and Health Sciences division.

6 College to host May and June information sessions on several career programs Careers in several fields, ranging from paralegal studies to medical imaging, will be the focus of information sessions being offered at the College of Lake County in May and June. Each session lasts about an hour and includes an overview of duties, a typical day, salary, job outlook and educational requirements. No RSVP is required. Unless noted otherwise, the sessions will take place at the Grayslake Campus, W. Washington St. in Grayslake. Overview of health career degree and certificate programs: June 22 at 6 p.m. in Room A162. Medical Imaging: May 2 at 2 p.m. in Room C136. Paralegal Studies: May 2 at 9 a.m. in Room T130. Dental Hygiene: May 4 at noon in Room N135, Lakeshore Campus, 111 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Health Information Technology: May 4 at 4:30 p.m. in Room C137. Massage Therapy: May 4 at noon, Room R220, Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwau kee Ave., Vernon Hills. Surgical Technology: May 5 and June 2, both sessions at 5:30 p.m. in Room D204. Nursing: May 10 at 5 p.m. in Room T234; June 7 at 9 a.m., Room TBD. Mechatronics: May 19 at 1 p.m. in Room D209. HVAC Engineering Technology: May 20 at 11 a.m. in Room T108. Pharmacy Technician: May 23 at 6 p.m. in Room T323. Truck Driving: June 9 at 6 p.m. in Room T335. Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy: June 22 at noon in Room S305, Lakeshore Cam pus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. View all of CLC s credit program information sessions by division at Camp College by IACAC Camp College is a FREE 4-day, 3-night program designed for rising seniors. Students will learn about the college application process, different major and career paths, funding a college education, social media, and more! July 12-15, 2016 University of Illinois at Springfield Illinois Wesleyan Illinois State University Application deadline: May 20, 2016 To apply, students must: 1. Submit the online Camp College application 2. Have their high school counselor, teacher, or adult associated with a school or community-based organization submit a Recommendation Form 3. Have parent/guardian submit the online waivers Apply online The deadline to apply for this year's Camp College is Friday, May 20, Questions? Contact us at iacaccampcollege@gmail.com

7 Summer Explore Camps offer hands-on learning for K-12 youth Looking for a summer camp that allows your son or daughter to enjoy hands-on learning on everything from archery to Greek mythology to study skills? Explore Camp, presented by the College of Lake County, offers challenging, weeklong courses that run during June and July. The locations include the Grayslake Campus, W. Washington St., the Southlake Campus at 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills and the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus, W. Washington St. in Grayslake. With few exceptions, camps run half days in the morning (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.) Monday-Thursday for one week. For a full-day option, register for a morning and an afternoon camp.each of the camps is designed for an age group, such as grades 1-4 or grades Cost of each camp ranges from $99 to $225. For details, visit call (847) or CLC s Center for Personal Enrichment atcpeinfo@clcillinois.edu. May 23-24: Auditions for CLC summer musical South Pacific Singers, dancers and actors from age 8 to 60 are invited to audition for the College of Lake County summer musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein s classic South Pacific. Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 23 and 24 in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the CLC Grayslake Campus, W. Washington St. Director Thomas B. Mitchell is seeking a cast that is diverse in age and ethnicity. Those auditioning should prepare a two-minute monologue from any dramatic play and a song from South Pacific within their vocal range and be dressed prepared to dance. Call backs are scheduled for May 26. Scripts are available for review at the circulation desk of the Library of the Grayslake Campus. Rehearsals begin May 31 and will generally run Monday through Thursday, 6:30-10 p.m. with a few Saturday rehearsals. Performances are July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. For audition information, contact Tom Mitchell at (847) or tmitchell@clcillinois.edu. For information on the show, visit and select College events: theatre.

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11 Week 1 Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3 Morning 7:30 am Chemistry Location Multipurpose Gym Afternoon 11:30 am Psychology Multipurpose Location Gym Environmental 138 (Dance Science Room) Spanish Language 203/204 Physics 1 Multipurpose Gym Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 6 English Literature Calculus AB/BC German Language US History Multipurpose Gym Multipurpose Gym 203/204 Multipurpose Gym European History Multipurpose Gym Week 2 Monday, May 9 Biology Morning 7:30 am Location Multipurpose Gym Afternoon 11:30 am Physics C: Mechanics Location Multipurpose Gym Tuesday, May 10 Wednesday, May 11 Thursday, May 12 Friday, May 13 US Government and Politics English Language US Government- Comparative Human Geography Multipurpose Gym Multipurpose Gym Multipurpose Gym Multipurpose Gym 2:00 pm Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Macroeconomics Statistics Multipurpose Gym Multipurpose Gym Multipurpose Gym Microeconomics 138 (Dance Room) Late Testing Morning 7:30 am Location May TBA Student Services TBA Afternoon 11:30 am Location Student Services

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