Return to School Update for 2021-22
Dear District 86 Community,
During the board of education meeting on June 23, I provided an interim update about our return to school plan for the 2021-22 school year that was focused primarily on the latest information from the Illinois Department of Public Health. You can access this update by visiting https://bit.ly/3gQnrKL.
As part of this update, I shared that, per the resolution passed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) on May 19, all District 86 students will resume in-person instruction on a full-time basis when the 2021-22 school year begins on Aug. 26. Barring any changes to the guidance at the local or state level, the only people who may be considered for an exception (i.e., remote learning) include:
- Individuals who are not eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (i.e., people under the age of 12).
- Individuals who have a documented medical condition that prevents them from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Please note that this only applies to the students themselves. It no longer includes other people in a household who have a health issue.
Students who have a documented medical condition that prevents them from getting the vaccine may request to start the school year in a remote instructional model. In these cases, we will work with parents/guardians to create or modify a 504 plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP) for their children. Any student who begins the year learning remotely will be enrolled in and receive their instruction through the Illinois Virtual School.
If you have a student with a documented medical condition and would like to learn more about the remote learning option, please use the form found at https://bit.ly/3d6xadU to request additional information.
Thank you for your time and attention to this message.
Sincerely,
Tammy Prentiss
Superintendent
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Information
Federal aid is now available specifically to help families pay for high-speed internet service, plus a computer or tablet. It’s called the Emergency Broadband Benefit, and it provides discounts of up to $50 a month for high-speed internet along with a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
Chances are, many of the families in our district qualify for this benefit. Households qualify if anyone in the household is eligible for the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast programs; participates in SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline; received a Federal Pell Grant this year; or lost significant income due to furlough or job loss since Feb. 29, 2020.
Best of all, this particular benefit program is designed to help even those eligible families that might normally slip between the cracks. You are eligible even if you have an outstanding balance with your internet provider or a balance already in collections. If you are using Lifeline service, you can apply this new benefit to that service or to a separate home broadband service. If you are paying for internet service as part of your rent, you should ask your property manager to work with their broadband service provider to learn more about the benefits available to eligible residents. See this FAQ for more information.
As the name implies, this program is temporary. Fifty dollars a month can mean a lot to struggling households, and a high-speed internet connection can provide access to the kinds of opportunities we take for granted. For more information, go to fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit or call (833) 511-0311. Click here for a toolkit with resources in English and Spanish.
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Child Tax Credit Information
The Child Tax Credit -- the highest credit ever, is providing $3,000 per child ages 6-17 years and $3,600 per child under age 6. Families who filed taxes in the last two years or who used the IRS “Non-Filer Portal” to get a stimulus check last year do not need to do anything. The IRS will automatically send you a monthly payment by direct deposit or check starting on July 15. Families that are not automatically enrolled, such as low-income families that have not made enough money to be required to file taxes, need to sign up at ChildTaxCredit.gov.
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2021-2022 Registration Information
The link to begin the registration process for the upcoming school year can be found HERE
If you have any questions, please contact our Registrars at 630-570-8148 or 630-570-8271.
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2021-2022 Schedule Change Requests
Students who would like to request a change to a course they requested for the 21-22 academic year when they met with their counselor in January/February may now do so by completing our Schedule Change Request Form. These requests will be processed on a space-available basis by the date of request. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but our schedule is tight and some changes will not be available.
Please note that this is not a level change request. You cannot request to move to a higher-level course than you were originally recommended for. If this is something you are interested in, you must first reach out to the Department Chair and they will notify us if the request is approved before we would look at availability.
The deadline to request a schedule change is Friday, August 20 to allow time for processing prior to the 1st day of school. Please reach out with any questions!
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Senior Parking Applications
We are accepting applications for 2021/2022 School Year until July 2, 2021
Senior Parking Applications must be submitted electronically for the next school year
Parking Application Process and Guidelines
Students must use their school assigned email account to submit an application
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COVID-19 Vaccination Notification
If your child has been vaccinated and you would like to file the COVID-19 vaccination with Hinsdale Central, you may complete the following steps. While a COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory, having the records on file at the high school will streamline the process for quarantining your child. If you wish to file your child's COVID-19 vaccination with Hinsdale Central's Health Service Office, please fax (630.570.8599) or email (centralhealth@hinsdale86.org) the card to the Health Service Office.
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COVID -19 Exposure Procedures and Guidance for Parents
The health and well-being of our community remains a top priority. Our District is committed to being as prepared as possible and thus provides the following updates on our health procedures. Access the Health Service COVID-19 web site for more information on the IDPH COVID-19 Exclusion Guidance that is in effect for any student who is:
- EXPERIENCING ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOM
- TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
- EXPOSED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
- EXPOSED TO SOMEONE SUSPECTED OF HAVING COVID-19
- EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
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Technology Help Desk
Students having difficulty with technology, should contact the Hinsdale Central Tech Help Desk at helpdesk@hinsdale86.org or call 630-655-6180. The IT staff can help students reset passwords or repair Chromebooks as well as many other tech issues.
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