COLLEGE 2015 NIGHT HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR Community High School North Building Fieldhouse Oct. 19, 2015
WELCOME TO H-F! Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School is a three-time Blue Ribbon Awardwinning school that was named an International Baccalaureate World School in 2013. The district serves the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor, and portions of Chicago Heights, Glenwood, Hazel Crest and Olympia Fields. A tradition of excellence is the cornerstone of H-F the result of commitment on the part of district residents to the idea of a community high school with high standards for students and staff, and a solid goal of excellence in education. The student body just like the H-F community itself is diverse, an attribute, along with quality education, that parents repeatedly cite for moving into the district. Homewood and Flossmoor, where generations of the same family often live within blocks of one another, create a sense of heritage and community that reflects in the high school being a center of public pride. VISION STATEMENT Let here prevail the greatest expectations in academics, civil responsibility, and personal growth within a diverse community. MISSION STATEMENT The quality of each student's life improves through the educational experience athomewood-flossmoor Community High School. The institution upholds the highest standards of intellectual growth, and ethical, aesthetic, occupational, emotional, social, and physical development in an expanding global society. With belief in the fundamental worth and dignity of all individuals and recognition of diversity of backgrounds, abilities, interests, and aspirations, individuals will learn to respect the rights of others.
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School Superintendent Dr. Von Mansfield Principal Dr. Ryan Pitcock GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Department Chair: James J. Schmidt, 708-335-5650 College Consultants: Brad Kain, 708-335-5615 Kevin Coy, 708-335-5614 Registrar: Betsy Diaz-Kudra, 708-335-5611 Department Chair Secretary: Linda McConnaughay, 708-335-5651 Department Secretary: Maria Davis, 708-335-5613 Counselors/Advisors...Caseload...Phone Tiphnee Staples...A Bz...708-335-5616 Kathy Fleming...Ca-Eg...708-335-5623 Jeremiah Harris...Eh-Ha...708-335-5621 Dawn Edwards...Hb-Lanf...708-335-5619 Alicia Rodriguez...Lang-Mu...708-335-5606 Lorrie Maul...Mv Ron...708-335-5618 Karen Olson...Roo-Te...708-335-5620 Roberto Suarez...Tf Z...708-335-5617 Ashley Keca...A-Z > 50% SPED...708-335-5624 School Psychologists...Caseload...Phone Angela Taylor...A-L...708-335-5328 Marina Brennan...M-Z...708-335-5681 Kofi Shuck...Anchor...708-335-5301 Social Workers - Regular...Caseload...Phone Andrea Ball-Ryan...A-K...708-335-5554 Phillip Barker...L-Z...708-335-5552 Social Workers - Special Ed...Caseload...Phone Tammy Green...A-L...708-335-5329 Duane VanSlyke...M-Z...708-335-5692
C O L L E G E N I G H T T I P S Before the Fair Do a computerized college search on Naviance to develop a list of schools based on your academic and personal needs. The Naviance link can be found on the H-F website: hfhighschool.org. Registration codes or log-in / username information can be obtained from Guidance Office. Review the list of colleges/universities in attendance at College Night on H-F website. Think about the following characteristics when developing your list: o 2-year vs. 4-year o Programs of study offered o Distance from home o Athletic/Extracurricular activities o Size o Internship or co-op opportunities o Urban vs. rural location o Faculty advising and support services o Diversity o Financial Fit DURING the Fair If you need help or are feeling overwhelmed, visit a H-F Counselor table for assistance. Don t limit yourself to just the colleges about which you already know of or heard of. Be independent. Don t follow a friend around who has different interests / goals that might be different than yours. Fill out information card at the tables of colleges for which you d like to be on the mailing list. Time Saver / Helpful Hint: Prepare self-stick labels with your name, address, e-mail, phone, high school, year of graduation & intended major(s). These labels will save you from writing same info over and over. Think of specific questions you want answered, including: o What are the admission requirements? o What are your most popular majors? o What are the application deadlines? o How can I arrange a campus visit? o What is the estimated cost of attendance? o What scholarship opportunities exist? o What is the average class size? o Are classes taught by professors or T.A.s? o What student support services are offered? o What type of housing is available? o Is student housing guaranteed for four years? o Fraternities? Sororities? Other interest groups? o What is campus life like on the weekend? o Do you offer intramurals, clubs, sports? o What is your school best known for? o What are some of your alumni doing now? o Do you have study-abroad programs? o How many freshmen return the next year? o What internship opportunities are available? o By when must I choose a major? o What differentiates your school from all others? o What is the library / computer lab facility like? o How many incoming freshmen are accepted? o What % of your students graduate in 4 years? o What % of students live on campus? o What is the meal service like? AFTER the Fair Follow up in writing / e-mails with questions you still need answered. Write thank you notes/e-mails to any college representative who was especially helpful to you. Discuss with your family and counselor your thoughts, ideas and plans. Do further research if necessary on colleges you met with at College Night, visit their websites, attend those individual college rep visits here at H-F or visit their campus.
ATTENDING COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Academy of Art University...1 American Academy of Art...2 Arizona State University...3 Augustana College...4 Baldwin Wallace University...5 Ball State University...6 Benedictine University...7 Bowling Green State University...8 Bradley University...9 Butler University...10 Calvin College...11 Canadian Universities...12 Cardinal Stritch University...13 Carroll University...14 Carthage College...15 Case Western Reserve University...16 Central Michigan University...17 Chamberlain College of Nursing...18 City Colleges of Chicago...19 Clarke University...20 Cleveland State University...21 Coe College...22 College of DuPage...23 College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University...24 College of William and Mary...25 Columbia College - Chicago...26 Columbia College - Missouri...27 Concordia University - Chicago...28 Cornell College...29 Creighton University...30 Culver-Stockton College...31 DePaul University...32 DePauw University...33 DeVry University...34 Dominican University...35 Drake University...36 Eastern Illinois University...157 Elmhurst College...37 Eureka College...38 Ferris State University...39 Florida Institute of Technology...40 Governors State University...158 Grand Valley State University...41 Grinnell College...42 Hamilton College...43 Hampton University...44 Haverford College...45 Hollins University...46 Holy Cross College...47 Illinois College...48 Illinois Institute of Technology...49 Illinois State University...159 Illinois Student Assistance Commission - State of Illinois Financial Aid Agency....West Wall Illinois Wesleyan University...50 Indiana State University...51 Indiana University - Bloomington...172 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis...52 Iowa State University...53 Ivy Tech Community College - East Chicago...54 John Carroll University...55 Johnson & Wales University...56 Joliet Junior College...57 Kalamazoo College...58 Kent State University...59 Kettering University...60 Knox College...61 Lake Forest College...62 Lawrence Technological University...63 Lawrence University...64 Lewis University...65 Lincoln College - Lincoln...66 Loras College...67 Loyola University - Chicago...68 Luther College...69 Marian University - Wisconsin...70 Marquette University...71 Maryville University of St. Louis...72 McKendree University...73 Miami University...74 Michigan State University...173 Michigan Technological University...75 Millikin University...76 Missouri State University...77 Missouri University of Science and Technology..78
Monmouth College...79 New York University...80 North Park University...81 Northeastern Illinois University...160 Northern Illinois University...161 Northland College...82 Northwestern University...174 Oberlin College...83 Ohio State University, The...175 Olivet College...84 Penn State...176 Prairie State College...85 Purdue University...177 Purdue University - Calumet...86 Quincy University...87 Ripon College...88 Robert Morris University...89 Roosevelt University...90 Saint Joseph's College...92 Saint Leo University...93 Saint Louis University...94 Saint Mary's College...95 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota...96 Saint Xavier University...97 Savannah College of Art and Design...98 School of the Art Institute of Chicago...99 Seton Hall University...100 Shimer College...101 Simpson College...102 South Suburban College...103 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville...162 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale...163 St. Ambrose University...104 St. Louis College of Pharmacy...105 St. Norbert College...106 St. Olaf College...107 Student Financial Assistance Outreach Center...West Wall Suffolk University...108 Syracuse University...109 Temple University...110 Tennessee State University...111 Texas Christian University...112 Texas State University...113 The Art Institutes...114 The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago...115 Transylvania University...116 Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy...117 Trinity Christian College...118 U.S. Air Force ROTC...167 U.S. Army...168 U.S. Coast Guard Academy...169 U.S. Marine Corps...170 University of Arizona, The...119 University of Arkansas...120 University of Cincinnati...121 University of Colorado - Boulder...122 University of Dayton...123 University of Dubuque...124 University of Evansville...125 University of Illinois - Chicago...164 University of Illinois - Springfield...165 University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign...178 University of Indianapolis...126 University of Iowa...179 University of Kansas, The...127 University of Kentucky...128 University of Michigan...180 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities...181 University of Missouri - Columbia...129 University of Mount Union...130 University of Nebraska - Lincoln...182 University of Pittsburgh...131 University of Rochester...132 University of South Alabama...133 University of South Carolina...134 University of Southern California...135 University of St. Francis - Crown Point...136 University of St. Francis - Joliet...137 University of St. Thomas - Minnesota...138 University of Tampa, The...139 University of Wisconsin - Green Bay...140 University of Wisconsin - Madison...183 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee...141 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh...142 University of Wisconsin - Platteville...143 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater...144 Upper Iowa University...145 Valparaiso University...146 Vanderbilt University...147 VanderCook College of Music...148 Visible Music College...149 Viterbo University...150 Wabash College...151 Wartburg College...152 Webster University...153 Wellesley College...154 West Point...171 Western Illinois University...166 Western Michigan University...155 Xavier University...156
NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION Naviance Family Connection is an online software program that allows parents and students to access college and career information efficiently. Students can perform detailed searches of colleges and universities, research scholarships, complete questionnaires useful for college and career planning, email their counselor, and gain access to Homewood-Flossmoor s document library. Log in to your Naviance account and explore all of the resources offered to you! Naviance Log-In Information Username: Student s email address Password: hf12345 (student s ID number) Naviance for Freshmen Explore the Naviance program. Finish the Learning Styles Inventory that you started with your guidance counselor! From the Document Library, you can print a 4-Year Plan worksheet, and calculate your GPA using Compute Your GPA. Naviance for Sophomores Have fun completing the Do What You Are assessment, and take the Learning Styles Inventory to see how you learn best! Find the link for Career Cruising to explore what career options would best suit you. Naviance for Juniors Juniors should complete the following before seeing their counselor about college planning: College Questionnaire (Use lots of detail!) My Game Plan My Resume College Search (Do at least one) Naviance for Seniors Regularly check My Inbox for messages. Complete the College Planning Questionnaire! TIP: Your counselor will use the information you supply on your College Planning Questionnaire when writing your college letters of recommendation, so be as specific as possible. Complete My Resume & My Game Plan! TIP: Be sure to include three teachers and/or coaches who know you best at the bottom of the Game Plan page. Your counselor will ask them for quotes and anecdotes about you for use in the college recommendation letters they write for you. Find colleges that fit your requirements by using Naviance's College Search search engine or use College Lookup to get information on a specific college. TIP: Don't forget to name and save your search before you exit, and be sure to click "add to list" or "pick" on college pages you like so that all your favorite schools are saved to My Colleges in the menu. Check the college/university visit schedule; it is updated daily. Sign up and print your pass.
ACT & SAT TEST INFORMATION ACT Test Dates Register for the test at www.actstudent.org Sept. 12, 2015* Oct. 24, 2015* Dec. 12, 2015* Feb. 6, 2016* April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016* ACT with Writing (additional 30 minutes to the test) registration fee: $52.50 ACT without Writing registration fee: $36.50 (Registration fee pays for sending scores to four colleges; $12 fee for each score being sent to an additional college) After regular registration date an additional fee is required Late registration fee: add $23 Standby registration fee: add $45 (Required after late registration deadline passes. The student s ability to test is based on testing center s available seats on that date; student should arrive early - bring registration materials and payment.) SAT Reasoning Test Dates Register for the test at www.collegeboard.org Oct. 3, 2015* Nov. 7, 2015* Dec. 5, 2015 Jan. 23, 2016 March 5, 2016 May 7, 2016* June 4, 2016* Regular registration: $51 After regular registration date the fee below is required Late registration total: $78.50 SAT Subject Tests Register for the test at www.collegeboard.org Regular registration (base fee): $24.50 (varies per test) ACT and SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Test Fee Waivers *Fee waivers are available for students who qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program (based on federal poverty guidelines). Fees may be waived for up to two tests. Fee waivers do not pay for additional fees due to late or standby registration. *Testing will be held at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
H - F S A C T T E S T I N G PA T H WAY Freshman Year October: EXPLORE (required) April: PLAN (required) **Recommended ACT Testing Sequence** For optimum performance, it is recommended that at least three ACT tests be taken, including the practice test (required) as a sophomore and the March (required) and June (optional) tests as a junior. Sophomore Year March: Practice ACT test (actual retired ACT test taken and scored for projection purposes) Junior Year Sept. Dec Visit www.actstudent.org and follow the online study guides and take practice tests. Purchase ACT practice book, or check out local library, and periodically take a test, or portion of a test in practice book for continued exposure. is May 6. Register at actstudent.org Viking Test Prep for June ACT ACT Exam** June 11 ** Every time you test, use the service of sending scores to four schools free. Colleges / universities will use the highest score some may even use subscores to aid the admission of your child. Additional scores sent cost $12 each. Optional Retests Senior Year Retest Option #2: Register for September ACT test. ACT Test: 9/12/15 Retest Option #3: Register for Viking Test Prep class and October ACT test Viking Test Prep class. ACT Test: 10/24/15 Retest Option #4 (mainly for scholarship requirements): Register for Nov. Dec. Viking Test Prep class and December ACT test 12/12/15 Jan. Feb. Register for January/February Viking Test Prep class (Dates and times of class and registration forms found at hfhighschool.org). Availability is limited. Register early! March ACT for all juniors. Send test scores to four schools free of charge, provided by ACT. Retest Option #1 (Recommended) Register for May Viking Test Prep class and June ACT exam. Registration deadline for the June ACT
H - F V I K I N G T E S T P R E P SESSION DAYS PRE-TEST DATE SESSIONS TIMES IN PREPARATION FOR 3 Tu & Th 10/31/15 in G18 11/3/15-12/10/15 3:15-5:20 p.m. Dec. 12 ACT Test 3s Sundays 10/31/15 in G18 11/1/15-12/6/15 Noon-4:30 p.m. Dec. 12 ACT Test 4 Tu & Th 2/6/16 in G18 2/9/16-3/10/16 3:15-5:20 p.m. Mar. 15 All-School Test 4S Sundays 2/6/16 in G18 2/7/16-3/6/16 Noon - 4:30 p.m. Mar. 15 All-School Test 5 Tu & Th 4/30/16 in G18 5/3/16-6/9/16 3:15-5:20 p.m. June 11 ACT Test 5s Sundays 4/30/16 in G18 5/1/16-6/5/16 Noon-4:30 p.m. June 11 ACT Test Viking Test Prep is a proven resource for increasing student performance on the ACT Exam. We provide a pre-test, study booklet, and tiered set of courses to deliver instruction to students specifically designed for their current level. The cost of the program is a small fraction of the $3,000-$5,000 that some test prep companies charge, with comparable results. Our average increase in score as a result of this class is between 2-4 ACT points. We schedule the sessions to coordinate with the ACT test administration dates in October, December, April and June. New to H-F is an online version of Viking Test Prep. The course is free and taught be the same faculty members who teach the onsite course. Viking Test Prep Online provides a great refresher course for students who have taken the onsite version, while giving busy students the opportunity to participate in test preparation. Q: Why is Test Prep Important? A: A student's ACT score is perhaps the single most important number college admissions offices consider as they make their decision. It can be the deciding factor in whether or not a student is accepted to the college of their choice. Equally important, the higher the student's ACT score, the greater the amount of financial aid many schools will extend. Q: How Does Viking Test Prep Work? A: The cost is $150 and includes a pre-test, 600-page study guide and 20 hours of instruction over a five-week period. Our program is taught by content specialists from Homewood- Flossmoor High School. We use the pre-test results to create tiers of classes. Students receive instruction at the level appropriate for them. There are two sessions each week for five weeks. Each week students receive one hour of instruction in each of the ACT subject-area tests (English, Reading, Math and Science). Q: What are the Typical Results? A: Viking Test Prep has proven results. After completing the program, students gain an average of two to three points on their ACT exam score. Q: How do I sign up? 1. Decide which ACT you plan to take. 2. Register for the test at actstudent.org. 3. Download the Test Prep form. 4. Bring completed form and $150 to the Campus Store located in the South Cafeteria. Registration forms are also available at the Campus Store.
H-F PARENTS ASSOCIATION (HFPA) The HFPA s general monthly meeting Principal Meeting with the HFPA is the first Wednesday of the month in the South Building TLC. It begins with a Meet & Greet from 5:30-6 p.m., followed by the general meeting from 6-7 p.m. Principal Dr. Ryan Pitcock leads each meeting, featuring important HFHS topics.the school s Department Chairs also attend and are available to answer your questions. Upcoming HFPA Meetings Wednesday, Nov. 4 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Wednesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, March 9 Wednesday, April 6 HFPA Parent Volunteer Opportunities o Voyage to Excellence Wednesday, Dec. 2 o Principal Meeting with 8th Graders & Parents in January at Parker & at James Hart o Incoming Freshmen Orientation Feb. 14 o Teacher Appreciation Week 1st Week of May o Academic Awards - May 9 o Honors Convocation May 18 Our link on the H-F website is: hfhighschool.org/resources/hfpa/ Please e-mail us at HFHSPA@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting the HFPA! The HFPA collects money annually for the HFPA Scholarship Fund in the following ways: Parents/Guardians and any other interested individuals or businesses can mail checks made out to HFPA Scholarship Fund and send them to HFPA, 999 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor, IL 60422. All donations are tax-deductible. Please check to see if your employer has a matching funds program. Parents/Students can make a donation during August Registration Days. You can select the box on the student registration form and include your donation amount with your total payment. Checks can also be dropped off at the HFPA Table during Registration Days. Target Take Charge of Education Program o Enroll in this program and assign donations to Homewood Flossmoor High School District 233 (in Illinois) and Target will donate 1% of the amount of your purchases. o You can enroll in any Target store or online at Target.com/tcoe Best Buy Rewards Zone Program for Schools (RZPFS) o Sign up at myrewardzone.bestbuy.com or at any Best Buy Store and assign your rewards to Homewood Flossmoor High School District 233 (in Illinois). The HFPA Scholarship Fund is managed by the H-F High School Foundation (a 503c non-profit organization). Recipients of the scholarships are selected by the H-F Guidance Department based on certain criteria. Visit the HFPA website under the Parents tab at www.hfhighschool.org or email us at HFHSPA@gmail.com.
UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS AT H-F College/University Location Date Time Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising...College Room...Oct. 21...8:30 a.m. Trinity Christian College...College Room...Oct. 22...10 a.m. University of Michigan...College Room...Oct. 22...1:40 p.m. Hofstra University...College Room...Oct. 23...8:30 a.m. Wartburg College...College Room...Oct. 23...1:30 p.m. Swarthmore University...College Room...Oct. 26...8:30 a.m. Washington University - St. Louis...College Room...Oct. 26...10:30 a.m. Indiana University - Bloomington...College Room...Oct. 26...11:30 a.m. The College of Wooster...College Room...Oct. 28...8:30 a.m. Syracuse University...College Room...Oct. 28...10:30 a.m. University of Wisconsin - Parkside...College Room...Oct. 28...11:30 a.m. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh...College Room...Oct. 28...1:40 p.m. Luther College...College Room...Oct. 29...10 a.m. Air Force...College Room...Oct. 29...11:30 a.m. School of the Art Institute...College Room...Nov. 2...10:30 a.m. University of Nebraska - Lincoln...College Room...Nov. 2...11:30 a.m. Indiana University - Purdue U. Indianapolis...College Room...Nov. 3...8:30 a.m. University of Southern California...College Room...Nov. 3...1:40 p.m. Michigan State University...College Room...Nov. 4...8:30 a.m. Saint Louis University...College Room...Nov. 6...9:30 a.m. Central College...College Room...Nov. 9...8:30 a.m. Savannah College of Art & Design...College Room...Nov. 10...1:40 p.m. The University of Findlay...College Room...Nov. 16...TBA * C o l l e g e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e v i s i t s a r e o p e n o n l y t o H o m e w o o d F l o s s m o o r H i g h S c h o o l s t u d e n t s.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233 Board of Education College and University Representatives Homewood-Flossmoor High School Parent Association (HFPA) Glenwood Oaks Restaurant, Glenwood Sweet Annie s Bakery, Flossmoor HFHS Operations & Maintenance Department Chartwells, HFHS Foodservice The dedicated student volunteers from the National Honor Society The talented H-F Orchestra Ensemble T H A N K YO U F O R PA R T I C I PA T I N G I N T H E 2 0 1 5 H O M E WO O D - F L O S S M O O R C O L L E G E N I G H T!