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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. 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 at Homewood-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, -- College Consultants: Brad Kain, -- Kevin Coy, -- Registrar: Betsy Diaz-Kudra, -- Department Chair Secretary: Linda McConnaughay, -- Department Secretaries: Norene Kistner, -- Maria Davis, -- CouNselors/adVIsors...Caseload...PHoNe Tiphnee Staples...A Bz...-- Kathy Fleming...Ca-Eg...-- Broderick Booth...Eh-Ha...-- Dawn Edwards...Hb-Lanf...-- Alicia Rodriguez...Lang-Mu...-- Lorrie Maul...Mv Ron...-- Karen Olson...Roo-Te...-- Roberto Suarez...Tf Z...-- Bonnie Dolson...A-Z > % SPED...-- rti CouNselor...Caseload...PHoNe Kofi Shuck...A-Z...-- school PsyCHologIsTs...Caseload...PHoNe Angela Taylor...A-Li...-- Marina Brennan...Lj-Z...-- social workers...caseload...phone Andrea Ball-Ryan...A-K...-- Phillip Barker...L-Z...--

TIPs for making THe most of College NIgHT 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 Homewood- Flossmoor 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 year vs. 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: 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 information over and over. Think of specific questions you want answered, including: o What are your admission requirements? o What are your most popular majors? o What are your 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 four 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 College Name location TaBle Illinois Student Assistance Commission Cafe Academy of Art University Cafe Alma College Cafe American Academy of Art Cafe Arizona State University Cafe Ashford University Cafe Augustana College Cafe Ball State University Cafe Bowling Green State University Cafe Bradley University Cafe Butler University Cafe Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cafe Calumet College of St. Joseph Cafe Calvin College Cafe Cardinal Stritch University Cafe Carleton College Cafe Carroll University Cafe Carthage College Cafe Catholic University of America Cafe Central Michigan University Cafe Chicago State University B Hall City Colleges of Chicago Cafe Cleveland State University Cafe Coe College Cafe College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University Cafe College of William & Mary Cafe Columbia College - Chicago Cafe Columbia College - Missouri Cafe College Name location TaBle Concordia University - Chicago Cafe Cornell College Cafe Cornerstone University Cafe Creighton University Cafe Culver-Stockton College Cafe Defiance College Cafe Denison University Cafe DePaul University Cafe DePauw University Cafe DeVry University Cafe Drake University Cafe Earlham College Cafe Eastern Illinois University B Hall Eureka College Cafe Ferris State University Cafe Florida Atlantic University Cafe Florida Institute of Technology Cafe Governors State University B Hall Grand Valley State University Cafe Grinnell College Cafe Hamilton College Cafe Harris-Stowe State University Cafe Haverford College Cafe Hofstra University Cafe Holy Cross College Cafe Hope College Cafe Illinois College Cafe Illinois Institute of Technology Cafe Illinois State University B Hall Illinois Wesleyan University Cafe

College Name location TaBle Indiana State University Cafe Indiana University-Bloomington E Hall Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Cafe Iowa State University Cafe John Carroll University Cafe Johnson & Wales University Cafe Joliet Junior College Cafe Kalamazoo College Cafe Kansas State University Gym Kendall College Gym Kent State University Gym Kettering University Gym Knox College Gym Lake Forest College Gym Lawrence Technological Univ. Gym Lawrence University Gym Lewis University Gym Lincoln College - Lincoln Gym Lincoln College - Normal Gym Lindenwood U. - Belleville Gym Loras College Gym Loyola University - Chicago Gym Luther College Gym MacCormac College Gym Marian University - Wisconsin Gym Marquette University Gym Maryville University of St. Louis Gym McKendree University Gym Miami University Gym Michigan State University E Hall Michigan Technological Univ. Gym College Name location TaBle Millikin University Gym Missouri University of Science & Technology Gym Monmouth College Gym North Park University Gym Northeastern Illinois University Gym Northern Illinois University B Hall Northern Michigan University Gym Northwestern University E Hall Northwood University Gym Oberlin College Gym Ohio Northern University Gym Ohio State University, The E Hall Penn State E Hall Prairie State College Gym Purdue University E Hall Purdue University - Calumet Gym Quincy University Gym Ripon College Gym Robert Morris University Gym Rockford University Gym Roosevelt University Gym Saint Joseph s College Gym Saint Leo University Gym Saint Louis University Gym Saint Mary's College Gym Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Gym Saint Xavier University Gym Savannah College Art & Design Gym School of the Art Institute of Chicago Gym

College Name location TaBle Seton Hall University Gym Shimer College Gym Simpson College Gym South Suburban College Gym Southern Illinois University - Carbondale B Hall Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville B Hall St. Ambrose University Gym St. Louis College of Pharmacy Gym St. Norbert College Gym Suffolk University Gym Syracuse University Gym Temple University Gym Tennessee State Univeristy Gym The Culinary Institute of Amer. Gym The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Gym Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy Gym Trinity Christian College Gym U.S. Air Force ROTC Library Hall U.S. Army Library Hall U.S. Coast Guard Academy Library Hall U.S. Marines Library Hall U.S. Military Academy West Point Library Hall University of Akron, The Gym University of Alabama - Birmingham Gym College Name location TaBle University of Arizona Gym University of Arkansas Gym University of Cincinnati Gym University of Colorado - Boulder Gym University of Dayton Gym University of Denver Gym University of Dubuque Gym University of Illinois - Chicago B Hall University of Illinois - Springfield B Hall U. of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign E Hall U. of Indianapolois Gym University of Iowa E Hall University of Kansas, The Gym University of Kentucky Gym University of Michigan E Hall U. of Minnesota - Twin Cities E Hall University of Missouri-Columbia Gym U. of Nebraska - Lincoln E Hall University of Pittsburg Gym University of South Alabama Gym U. of Southern California Gym University of St. Francis Gym U. of St. Thomas - Minnesota Gym University of Tampa Gym U. of Wisconsin - Green Bay Gym U. of Wisconsin - Madison E Hall U. of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Gym U. of Wisconsin - Platteville Gym U. of Wisconsin - Whitewater Gym Upper Iowa University Gym Valparaiso University Gym Vanderbilt University Gym VanderCook College of Music Gym Viterbo University Gym Wabash College Gym Wartburg College Gym Webster University Gym Wellesley College Gym Western Illinois University B Hall Western Michigan University Gym Xavier University Gym

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NaVIaNCe family CoNNeCTIoN Naviance Family Connection is an online 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: hf (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 -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., * Oct., * Dec., * Feb., * April, June, * ACT with Writing (additional minutes to the test) registration fee: $. ACT without Writing registration fee: $. (Registration fee pays for sending scores to four colleges; $ fee for each score being sent to an additional college) After regular registration date an additional fee is required: Late registration fee: add $ Standby registration fee: add $ (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 Test Dates Register for the test at www.collegeboard.org Oct., * Nov., * Dec., Jan., March, May, * June, * Regular registration: $. After regular registration date the fee below is required Late registration fee: add $ SAT Subject Tests Register for the test at www.collegeboard.org Regular registration (base fee): $ (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. *Indicates testing will be held at Homewood-Flossmoor High School

H-f s act TesTINg PaTHway 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. F R E S H M A N Y E A R October: EXPLORE (required) March: PLAN (required) S O P H O M O R E Y E A R March: Practice ACT test (actual retired ACT test taken and scored for projection purposes) J U N I O R Y E A R 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. 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! Retest Option # (Recommended) Register for May Viking Test Prep class and June ACT exam. Registration deadline for the June ACT is May. Register at actstudent.org Viking Test Prep for June ACT ACT Exam** June ** 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 your admission. Additional scores sent cost $ each. Optional Retests S E N I O R Y E A R Retest Option #: Register for September ACT exam. ACT exam: // Retest Option #: Register for Viking Test Prep class and October ACT exam Viking Test Prep class ACT test: // Retest Option # (mainly for scholarship requirements): Register for Nov. Dec. Viking Test Prep class and December ACT exam ACT exam: // March ACT for all juniors (March ). Send test scores to four schools free of charge, provided by ACT.**

H-f VIkINg TesT PreP session days Pre-TesT date sessions TImes IN PreParaTIoN for Tu & Th // in G //-// :-: p.m. Dec. th ACT Exam S Sundays // in G //-// Noon-: p.m. Dec. th ACT Exam Tu & Th // in G //-// :-: p.m. March rd ACT Exam* S Sundays // in G //-// Noon-: p.m. March rd ACT Exam* Tu & Thu // in G //-// :-: p.m. June th ACT Exam S Sundays // in G //-// Noon-: p.m. June th ACT Exam *All H-F juniors will take this exam 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 $,-$, that some test prep companies charge, with comparable results. Our average increase in score as a result of this class is between - ACT points. We schedule the sessions to coordinate with the ACT test administration dates in September, October, December, March and June. New to H- F is an online version of Viking Test Prep. The course is free and taught by 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 $ and includes a pre-test, -page study guide and 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?. Decide which ACT you plan to take.. Register for the test at actstudent.org.. Download the Test Prep form.. Bring completed form and $ to the Campus Store located in the South Cafeteria. Registration forms are also available at the Campus Store and the Guidance Office.

Homewood-flossmoor PareNTs association (HfPa) The HFPA s general monthly meeting Principal Meeting with the HFPA begins with a Meet & Greet from :- p.m., followed by the general meeting from - 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., Wednesday, Jan., Wednesday, Feb., Wednesday, March, Wednesday, April, HFPA Parent Volunteer Opportunities o Voyage to Excellence Wednesday, Dec. o Principal Meeting with th Graders & Parents Jan. & Jan. o Incoming Freshmen Orientation Feb. o Career Fair March o Teacher Appreciation Week st Week of May o Academic Awards May o Honors Convocation May 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 H-F Foundation with HFPA Scholarships in the memo line. Please mail them to HFPA, Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor, IL. All donations are tax-deductible. Please check to see if your employer has a matchingfunds program. Parents/students can make a donation during August Registration Days. You can select the box on the student registration form (or pay online) 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 Community High School District (in Illinois) and Target will donate % of the amount of your purchases. o You can enroll in any Target store or online at Target.com/tcoe The HFPA Scholarship Fund is managed by the H-F High School Foundation (a 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 representative VIsITs at H-f College/uNIVersITy representative location date TIme Naval ROTC...Sgt. Whittey...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Washington & Jefferson College...Michael Ashbaugh...College Room...Oct....: p.m. Savannah College of Art & Design...Maurice Smith...College Room... Oct....: a.m. University of Nebraska...Ashley Brown...College Room...Oct.... a.m. Macalester College...Philana Tenhoff...College Room...Oct....: p.m. Luther College...Mike Elliott...College Room...Oct.... a.m. Suffolk University...Bob Cutler...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Columbia University...Chris Bakes...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Washington University...Easton Knott...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Ferris State University...Kasey Stevens...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Hofstra University...Alexander Polk...College Room...Oct....: a.m. University of So. California...Risa Tewksbury...College Room...Oct....: a.m. University of Arizona...Sylvia Hernandez...College Room...Oct.... p.m. Bradley University...Marcus Wordlaw...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Judson University...Erin Parsill...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Ripon College...Paige Kane...College Room...Oct....: a.m. University of Alabama...Bethany Floyd...College Room...Oct.... p.m. Holy Cross College...Terron Phillips...College Room...Oct....: a.m. DePaul University...Brianna Lombardo...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Virginia Commonwealth...Kathleen Pipala...College Room...Oct....: a.m. Augustana College...Emily Johnson...College Room...Oct....: a.m. College of Wooster...Valerie Smith...College Room...Oct....: p.m. University of Findlay...Avery Lane...College Room...Nov....: a.m. Tuskagee University...Eric Mehren...College Room...Nov....: a.m. Truman State University...Mary Ward...College Room...Nov....: a.m. *College representative visits are open only to Homewood-Flossmoor High School students.

acknowledgements Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 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; Gerald Fortain The dedicated student volunteers from the National Honor Society The talented H-F Orchestra Ensemble T H a N k y o u f o r P a r T I C I P a T I N g I N T H e H o m e w o o d - f l o s s m o o r C o l l e g e N I g H T!