April 5, 2021

This will be a remote learning day for all students that will feature asynchronous instruction and follow an 8 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. bell schedule (25-minute classes). District 86 made this change so that our teachers have time to meet, plan and prepare for the resumption of in-person instruction five days per week. It will also give the buildings time to ensure that we have the necessary resources and supports in place to accommodate the increased number of students who will be on campus.
Daily Schedule after April 5, 2021
Parking Procedures After Spring Break

Parking on Campus

In-person learning - Senior students on the list below have been assigned parking for the rest of the school year. Permits must be displayed on the windshield in the lower-left corner (driver's side).  Seniors have not been charged for parking this school year.  Students that are on the list below will be charged $37.50 in their Push Coin account in April.


I am not on the list? - Seniors that are in possession of a parking permit, but NOt on list, will need to click on the link below to go on the waiting list.
  

Students that do NOT have a parking permit - Access to Parking Off-Campus  
Students that do not possess a parking permit and park on campus may be issued a ticket from the school resource officer. Students that are on campus for practices or club activities before school hours should access parking on the street. Parking in the student lot is open to all students once school is dismissed for the day.
 
Hinsdale Central has requested temporary relief from certain parking restrictions from the Village of Hinsdale in the area south of the High School. Parking in the areas listed below will be allowed from 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM.
  
  • Northside of 57th Street from Grant to Washington 
  • Eastside of Grant from 57th to 59th
  • Northside of 59th from Garfield to Madison
Lunch Information

  • All students who are on campus for in-person instruction will be expected to eat lunch in the building on a daily basis.

  • Per the updated guidance from IDPH and ISBE, social distancing in the spaces where people are eating lunch will remain at a minimum of 6 feet. 

  • Tables, desks and/or chairs will continue to be forward-facing.

  • Students will have an assigned space in the building where they will eat lunch. Information about lunch spaces and periods/schedules can be accessed via the Home Access Center. 

  • The updated guidance from IDPH and ISBE requires that meals be individually plated. It also prohibits the use/availability of buffets, salad bars and shared utensils. As a result, we will continue to provide students with grab-and-go meals prepared by Quest. 

  • We will continue to meet the needs of our students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. 

No outside delivery of lunches will be permitted on campus. This includes parent/guardian lunch drop-offs and outside vendor deliveries.

Every student will have the opportunity to receive a free bag lunch daily in their assigned lunch locations.
Chromebook Reminder

It is always essential during spring break to leave your Chromebook charging at all times when not in use. Please charge your Chromebook nightly to ensure the battery life maintains its maximum performance. Battery life is extended when the Chromebook is consistently charged, and for no less than 30 minutes at a time. Leaving the Chromebook plugged in for 6 hours allows the battery to recalibrate and take a full charge.

Please note: upon return to school, there will be limited time during passing periods to charge your Chromebook. Charging your Chromebook nightly ensures little disruption during the school day.
Changing from Remote to In-Person Instruction

Given the pivot of our hybrid learning environment and daily schedule, we want to provide our students who are learning from home on a full-time basis with the chance to change instructional models if/when they are ready to return to class on campus. From now through the end of the school year, the families of students who are remote can use this form to request a switch to in-person instruction. Completed forms that we receive by 4 p.m. on Monday will be processed with the goal/intent of having those students resume in-person learning the following Monday. The one-week delay will give us time to update our student information system, check space configurations for social distancing purposes, ensure we have adequate supplies in our classrooms and assess the capacity in our lunch locations.
Calendar Changes

  • April 5 will be a remote learning day for all students that will feature asynchronous instruction and follow an 8 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. bell schedule (25-minute classes). Students will check-in for each class via Canvas, and complete the assignments provided by their teachers. Assignments will be used to help expand learning opportunities in our courses, while also providing the students who are switching learning models (approximately 25% of every class) with important information and a chance to offer feedback. 

  • All juniors will take the SAT at their home school on April 13 starting at 8 a.m. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will engage in asynchronous learning at home from 8 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. on this day that will be centered around assignments/activities that their teachers post on Canvas. These students will also need to check in to all of their classes via Canvas and record their attendance.

  • Given the return to the traditional bell schedule, we will be holding Flex Learning Days on April 21 and 28 so that staff will have additional time for planning and collaboration. On these days, in-person learners will report to school and have 25-minute classes with five-minute passing periods (no lunch) from 8 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Remote learners will participate in these classes via Zoom.

  • The final three days of school for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (May 19-21) will follow an early release schedule. All students will have 38-minute classes with five-minute passing periods (no lunch). They will be free to leave at 1 p.m. on these days but will be encouraged to meet with their teachers in the afternoon to discuss any missing assignments. As mentioned above, we will not be administering traditional final exams on these days.
Hinsdale Central Foundation Nominations Needed!

Teacher Appreciation nominating forms are available through the website of hinsdalecentralfoundation.org and located on the home page. Just click on the link provided and honor a teacher, coach, counselor, sponsor, former teacher and/or staff member. This link will be available through May 3rd.
 
Hall of Fame nominations for the upcoming Class of 2021 can be accessed through the website of hinsdalecentralfoundation.org and located on the home page as well. Nominations and supporting documentation have to be submitted by May 1st. This year’s Hall of Fame festivities will take place on Thursday, September 30th at Ruth Lake country club.
Class of 2021 Yard Sign Sale and HC Garden Flags

Boosters will be selling one final round of the "Senior 2021" cardboard yard signs on Friday, April 9th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm outside the gym doors at Hinsdale Central. They will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and the cost is $25 per sign.

Back by popular demand, Boosters is offering the beautiful Hinsdale Central garden flags for sale through April 15th. Orders will be delivered by May 1st.

Please check out the options by clicking on the link: Hinsdale Central 2021 | CharityFlags
All Entering Seniors Health Requirement

All students entering the 9th and 12th grades will be required to show proof of recent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). All 9th grade students will be required to show proof of one dose received on or after 10 years of age. All 12th grade students and students attending our Hinsdale District 86 Transition Program will need to show proof of MCV immunization in one of the following ways: one dose of MCV on or after 16 years of age; or two doses of MCV, with the first dose being on or after 10 years of age, and the second dose being on or after the age of 16 years. This vaccination will help to prevent your child from contracting a severe form of bacterial meningitis as well as other illnesses caused by this bacterium. 

Some students may have already received this vaccine since it has been recommended for various populations in the recent past. In this case, all you would need to do is provide the Health Office verification of receiving the meningococcal conjugate vaccine.  
Documentation accepted as complying with the requirement for students entering 9th and 12th grades could be one of the following items:

A letter or note signed by your healthcare provider identifying the date the MVC was administered.
Printout from your provider’s electronic medical record (EMR) that indicates the vaccine was administered.
Current Certificate of Child Health Examination form, specifying the date the MCV was administered.
In addition to your health care provider, many local health departments and pharmacies offer the vaccine. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that parents get their adolescents vaccinated now to avoid the last-minute rush during the summer. Please submit this information via mail or fax (630-570-8599) to the Health Office by July 1, 2021. You will continue to receive a reminder until this immunization requirement is compliant. Students without adequate proof of vaccination may not attend school and schedules will not be released until documentation is received and approved by the School Nurse. Please call the Health Office with any questions or concerns.

Central Health Office  
 p) 630-570-8596
 f) 630-570-8599
Illinois 5Essentials Survey Reminder

This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. We guarantee those survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only present aggregated information of how parents and students responded as a whole.

A parent survey report will be generated if at least 20 percent of parents respond to the survey. While the parent data will not be made public, the parent report will be made available to Principal William Walsh and Superintendent Tammy Prentiss and will enable them to make considerations based on the responses given by Hinsdale Central parents. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement.

These research-based reports will be sent to schools and districts in March and will also be included in the State School Report Card, released statewide in the fall.

Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact 5Essentials Customer Support at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
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
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. 
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000