When does school start? When is it over? School hours are 7:30-2:00
Where do I drop my child off/pick my child up? Before/after
school drop off/pick up is in the back parking lot
What if a student needs to be picked up during the school day? Send
a note with your child. The student should bring the note to Mary Lou Peilen or
Joan Jackson in the main office before school starts.Ms. Peilen or Ms Jackson will write a pass for your child to
meet you in the main office at the appointed time.
Do students need a gym uniform for gym class? No,
simply send a change of clothes, such as a Tshirt and gym shorts, or
sweatpants.Also, students should
have non-skid tennis shoes.Lockers and locks are provided in the gym area for student use.
How do I know when my child eats lunch? First
lunch is before 4th period (10:15-10:40).Second lunch is after 4th period
(11:15-11:40).The student’s lunch
should be printed on his/her schedule.
How does my child get involved in after school sports/activities? Sports
sign ups for each season (fall, winter, spring) are available in the office and
in the lunchroom the week before the sports tryouts start.Tryouts and practices are generally
from 2:00-3:30.Transportation
from school to home (after tryouts/practice/games) is not provided.
There
are also a variety of after school activities (e.g., drama club, speech/debate,
chess club, Chinese dance, math league) that students can join.The process for joining these clubs is
announced on the daily announcements prior to the sign up period.
How can my student get involved in school clubs that meet during the school day? Students
should listen for announcements about clubs such as student council, National Junior Honor Society, and
WEB leadership program. Each club will advertise how to become involved.
Is there after school homework help? Highland
does have an after school program for students who meet ALC criteria.These students can enroll in the
after school program from 2:15-4:45 (Monday/Wednesday) for math and reading
help.Transportation home is
provided.Your child’s homeroom
teacher or school counselor would have registration information.
My child is talking about being on a “team” (e.g., Eagles, Jets) in school. What does that mean?
Highland Park Junior High
has all of our students on an interdisciplinary team.This means that four core teachers (English, humanities,
science and math) share a group of about 150 students.Core teachers plan their curriculum
together so that the teachers know what their students are learning in the
other subject areas.Students are
“off-team” (i.e., mixed in with the other students in the building) for their
World Language class and their trimester electives.
How do I monitor my child’s academic progress? Parents
can sign up for Parent Portal, an online program which allows you to check your
student’s assignments, grades, attendance, lunch account and library
account.For more information
contact your child’s school counselor or our tech support person, Lisa Czech.
What if I have concerns about my child’s grades or adjustment to school? Checking grades on Parent
Portal with your child provides for an excellent chance to see how she or he is
performing in school.If you have
concerns, contact the student’s teacher or the school counselor.From there, you should be included as a
team member in a problem solving approach to help your student get back on a
successful path.
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