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Superintendent's Message
Dear RBHS Students, Families, Staff, and Community,
The end of the first semester and the winter break are here. Congratulations to all the students and staff for working hard during the first semester. Now everyone has the time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the break. I would like to wish our RB community a happy, healthy, and, most importantly, a safe holiday season.
Below are some recent items of interest from our District.
Go Bulldogs!!
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Student Representative - Board of Education
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A plan to add a student representative to the Board of Education has been finalized. The advertising methods and the selection process will begin in January. The goal is to have student representation at the Board of Education table (open session only) by the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Strategic Planning Workshop
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The Board of Education is scheduling a strategic planning workshop with our stakeholder groups. The date has been finalized for Saturday, February 22, 2020 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). The workshop will focus on reviewing the District's Mission, Vision, and District Goals. More details will be posted on the RBHS website as they develop.
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School Calendar for 2020-21
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At the December meeting, the Board received a draft of the 2020-21 school calendar for a first read. Tentative dates to be aware of:
- First day of student attendance Monday, August 17, 2020
- Winter break, December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021
- Spring break, March 22-26, 2021
The calendar will be posted on the RBHS website once the Board approves it in January
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The Board of Education approved the 2019 Tax Levy at the December meeting. More details can be found on the RBHS website under the Board of Education tab.
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Winter Weather - Late Start / E-Learning Days
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Please remind your students to dress for the winter weather conditions. To gain the most of their classes and extracurricular activities, students must be mindful of their attendance at school.
The District's goal is to have school every day that it is scheduled. However, student and staff safety will always be our first priority. If the weather or other emergencies present a condition that jeopardizes the safety of our students or staff, a decision will be made in a timely manner to implement a Late Start or an e-Learning Day.
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The Regular Board meeting will be on January 14, 2020, and the Committee of the Whole meeting will be on January 28, 2020. Both meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. in Room 201. As always, information about our Board meetings can be found on the website under the Board of Education tab, or you can watch the meetings on
www.rbtv.tv
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Principal's Message
Greetings Bulldogs,
Together, we have won every week since the first day of school and won the semester! I am extremely proud of everyone: students, alumni, teachers, parents, support staff, community partners, and the administrators for their relentless pursuit of academic excellence, philanthropy, and collaborative efforts. "Thank You" for making this first semester the best one yet in my professional career.
Excellent communication is the bedrock of any healthy relationship; thus, we are seeking your feedback! Parents/guardians throughout the State of Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to give a detailed picture of the climate and culture of your student's school, Riverside Brookfield HS (RB), as it relates to the critical elements of school effectiveness. To access the survey,
click here.
Final exams will run from December 17 through December 20.
School will not be in session December 23, 2019, through January 3, 2020. Classes will resume Monday, January 6, 2020. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and have a Happy New Year!
With high optimism for a fantastic school year,
Dr. Hector Freytas
Principal
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New Final Exam Schedule
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This year, as a result of legislation in Springfield that reinstated the five-hour school day, we have redesigned our final exam schedule for students. The revised schedule prevents students from having to take more than two exams on any given exam day. Additionally, this schedule provides time for students to connect with their teachers in preparation for exams.
Please note, when referencing the final exam schedule below, students will attend 2nd through 7th periods after their 1st-period exam on the first day of the schedule. All students will be expected to be in attendance for 2nd through 7th periods on the first day of exams. If a senior student, specifically, misses one of the class periods (2nd through 7th) on the first exam day, that student will forfeit any of the exam exemptions they have earned.
A student does not need to be present for an exam period if the student does not need to take that exam (for example, study hall, academic support, or an exam for which a senior has an exemption). It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are present for all exams they need to take. Students who are absent for an exam they should be taking will receive a zero on that exam.
As a reminder, the Homework Hangout is open from
3:05 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mondays - Thursdays. NHS tutors will be available
for students who would like some extra assistance preparing for final exams.
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Time
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December 17
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Period 1 Exam
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4A
Period 4B
Period 4C
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
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8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:35 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
10:05 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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0:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:05 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:05 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:35 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:05 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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December 18
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Period 2 Exam Conference & Study Period 3 Exam Conference & Study Make-up Exam |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| December 19 |
Period 4 Exam Conference & Study Period 5 Exam Conference & Study Make-up Exam |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| December 20 |
Period 6 Exam Conference & Study Period 7 Exam Conference & Study Make-up Exam |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Student Services Events and Information
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Future Bulldog Night for Incoming Freshmen & Parents
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Students from the class of 2024 will receive their results from the placement exam and their recommended placements for freshman year. Additionally, parents and students will have the opportunity to speak with Instructional Coaches from each department, receive information about the registration process and course selection, and their registration appointment time for Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Students and parents will also be able to learn about the programs available to them at RB and have a chance to meet with our students who are already involved in athletics and activities. The main gymnasium will display our various clubs and non-sport activities, and the Field House will display all of the athletic programs offered at RB. You will be able to talk with teachers, coaches, and administrators about our full range of our offerings.
College Aid Planning Night with Joe Orsolini from College Aid Planner
January 21, 2020, at 7:00 p..m.
Auditorium
Incoming Freshman Registration & Course Selection Day
Saturday, January 25, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (By scheduled appointment)
Parents will submit registration materials, and students will register for classes. Instructional Coaches and counselors will be available to answer questions about placements and elective opportunities.
Local Scholarship Applications for Seniors
The local scholarship applications will be available on the Student Services website on February 3, 2020. You can access the applications by clicking on the following link:
Local Scholarships.
The deadline for most applications is March 6, 2020, although a few scholarships have a different deadline. Please see your counselor with any questions.
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AP Testing
For those students who will be taking an AP test in May, the AP Student Bulletins will be distributed in AP classes. If your student did not receive their AP Student Bulletin, please have them see their AP class teacher, or they may stop in Student Services for a copy.
March 13, 2020, is the deadline to order an exam or change an exam order. No exam registration requests will occur after that date.
PSAT
Information on how to access PSAT scores online was sent via email by College Board to all students that took the PSAT exam back in October. Please access those scores online. Paper copies of the scores will also be handed out to students by request in February. Students should listen to the announcements for the exact date and time.
All-School Testing Day (SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 9)
The state-funded SAT exam will be given to all students that are of junior status on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. All juniors who test with accommodations will be testing during the state-mandated two-day testing window on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Testing will take place during the school day. Parents do not have to register their children for this test.
All sophomores will be taking a PSAT 10 exam, and all freshmen will be sitting for a PSAT 8/9 exam on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Testing will take place during the school day. Parents do not have to register their children for this test.
On Tuesday, April 14, seniors will be off for college visits, while freshman and sophomore students will have an e-Learning Day. On Wednesday, juniors without accommodations will have an e-Learning Day.
More information will be forthcoming about attendance during All-School Testing on April 14-15, 2020.
For all exams on All-School Testing Day: No cell phones are allowed in the testing facility. Please make sure that you bring an approved calculator, pencils, and your student ID.
Illinois Science Assessment
All RBHS junior students will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment this spring. The assessment will only be administered via the computer. Students should bring their fully charged Chromebooks for the exam. More information will be released when available.
ACT
RBHS will host a national ACT exam on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The registration deadline for this exam date is February 28, 2020.
Students interested in the April 4 ACT exam should register at
www.actstudent.org
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For testing-related questions, please contact Marc Helgeson, Testing Director, at
helgesonm@rbhs208.net.
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Important Yearbook Information
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to design and order your ad. Use this opportunity to recognize your senior's accomplishments and show your pride.
Senior quotes and superlative votes are due December 13 in room 262.
Contact Mrs. Marsh (
marsha@rbhs208.net
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PTO and NHS Sponsor Martin Luther King Day of Service
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The Martin Luther King Day of Service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020, in the Student Cafeteria. The event is sponsored by the PTO and NHS. The goal is to build 150 basic survival kits to help the homeless. They are seeking donations of the following items:
- New adult-sized gloves, hats, socks, hand/foot warmers
- Soap, toothpaste/toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner
- Hand lotion, lip balm
- Small bottles of water
- Non-perishable food items: fruit/granola bars, hard candy, nuts, fruit cups
- Tax-deductible monetary donations via PayPal will be used to purchase additional items
Items can be dropped off at RBHS, local grade and middle schools, and the following local organizations: Riverside Library, Brookfield Library, and North Riverside Commons into designated MLK Day of Service Donation Boxes from December 9, 2019 - January 15, 2020. Click here for more information:
MLK Service Day
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National Board Certification - Renewal
In November, two RB teachers renewed their National Board Certification.
The renewal of their certification allows them to maintain their title of National Board Certified Teacher.
Congratulations to Laurence Forberg and Dan O'Rourke
Laurence Forberg Dan O'Rourke
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Excellence and Ethics
in Education
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Please check our website for the dates and locations of all performances and events.
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December 17
December 18
Final Exams
Periods 2 and 3
December 19
Final Exams
Periods 4 and 5
December 20
Final Exams
Periods 6 and 7
December 20
End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
December 23 - January 3
Winter Break
January 8
Future Bulldog Night
7:00 p.m.
January 13
Music Sponsors Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Band Room
January 13
PTO Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
January 14
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
January 16
Booster Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Alumni Lounge
January 20
Martin Luther King Holiday
No School
January 20
MLK Service Day
8:30 a.m.
Student Cafeteria
January 21
Financial Planning for College
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
January 25
Freshman Registration
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(By Appointment)
January 28
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
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Contact Us
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See our website to contact individual staff members.
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