5 Essentials Survey

Hello Hinsdale Central Parents -

We Need Your Feedback!!!

Parents, students and teachers across Illinois will once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey.

To take this short survey:
2. Type and select “DuPage” as "County."
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that can lead to important student outcomes, including test score gains. Research has shown that schools strong on these indicators are ten times more likely to improve student learning. The five indicators that effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.

Parents will have until February 14, 2020 to participate in the survey. 
American Education Week

The National Education Association's annual American Education Week—November 18-22—presents all Americans with an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring every child receives a quality education. The AEW tagline, "Reach. Educate. Inspire." reflects NEA's vision of calling upon all Americans to do their part in making public schools great for every child so that they can grow and achieve.
The weeklong celebration will spotlight distinguished individuals who are critical in building great public schools for the nation's 50 million K-12 students. We will celebrate American Education Week's as follows:
 
Tuesday, November 19: Parents Day   Parents are invited to attend school and shadow their student(s) throughout the day. As a building, we will do what we can to accommodate your attendance in our classroom. The PTO has created a Visitor Center, an environment that is conducive to conducting personal or business matters. The visitor center is in the Community Room - 124. In the Community Room, parents can have coffee, water, treats, and make phone calls.
 
We are honored that you may choose to engage in our Parents Day. We recognize you will be sacrificing other things to be in attendance, so thank you for thinking about coming. While in a classroom, if the need to use your mobile device presents itself, we ask that you excuse yourself from class and go to the hallway or Room 124 the Parent Center. We look forward to seeing you on November 19.
Yearbook Senior Deadline Information
Traffic Safety Message

Parent and student drivers - please remember the importance of obeying all directional and traffic control signs that are posted throughout the Central campus. The Hinsdale Police Department is contracted to enforce these signs but, more importantly, they are part of a comprehensive traffic plan here at Central to help promote safety for drivers and pedestrians. With the weather changing and there being limited visibility at arrival and dismissal times, it is extremely important that drivers avoid unsafe and illegal movements that may contribute to a crash. Here are some helpful reminders:

  • Slow down and drive extra cautiously.
  • Don’t load or unload students in a travel lane.
  • Don’t make U-turns midblock or where prohibited by signs.
  • Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other students and vehicles.
  • Yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.
  • Be prepared for students to appear in unexpected places (parked cars, bikes, etc.)
  • Remember distracted driving laws – stay off your phone.
  • Watch for kids walking while looking at their phones. One study found that a full 20 percent of high school students cross the street while distracted.
  • If possible, carpool to reduce the number of cars at school.
  • Don’t ever block a crosswalk; it forces pedestrians to go around you and could put them in the path of moving traffic.
Habits for Successful Students Event
Habits for Success Event
Career Counseling for Sophomores

During the week of November 18 , each sophomore student will meet in groups with their counselor for a career lesson. In these sessions we will use Career Cruising, a web-based career exploration and college-planning tool for students. The program provides comprehensive college and vocational school information to help students plan their post-secondary education and training. Student can build an online portfolio where they can develop and reflect on their academic, personal and career exploration activities, and make plans for the future. All students will take an interest inventory during the counselor-instructed lesson. While students will set up their own individual accounts, parents are welcome to explore this program at https://public.careercruising.com/en/ using the login: hinsdale and password: central .

For sophomores, we want students to think about their likes, strengths, interests, and abilities and then broaden that information to different occupations that may sound interesting. The Career Cruising program has detailed career profile information that can help guide students.

Student will need their Chromebooks for these lessons. 
HC Spiritwear Sale for November

Get an early start on your holiday shopping while supporting HC Boosters. On Friday, November 22nd, we will be holding a spiritwear sale from 7:30-10:30am in the front hallway of the school. We will have our full offering of merchandise including old favorites as well as our new offerings. We have restocked two styes of winter hats.

We accept cash, check, credit and HC Booster gift certificates.
HC Boosters Fundraiser
Boosters Pie Fundraiser
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000
Important Dates to Remember:

November 14-15, 2019 Fall Play - Peter and the Star Catcher 7:00 PM Auditorium
November 16, 2019 Fall Play - Peter and the Star Catcher 5:00 PM Auditorium
November 18, 2019 Late Start Day 8:50 AM
November 19, 2019 Parent Participation Day
November 20, 2019 Orchestra Festival 7:00 PM Gym/Cafeteria
November 21, 2019 Fall Jazz Concert 7:00 PM Auditorium
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL