December 8, 2015
Dear Incoming Freshman and Parents/Guardians:
We want to welcome you to Minooka Community High School and provide you with some important dates that will help to make your transition into high school a positive, collaborative experience. Please take a moment to read and note the following important information and dates.
Incoming Freshman Night – South Campus
Incoming Freshman Night is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this evening is for parents/guardians to receive EXPLORE test results, information regarding the honors program, detailed information of the registration/course selection process, as well as a brief overview of block scheduling, and MCHS graduation require- ments. This evening will also provide opportunity to explore some of the extra-curricular activities MCHS has to offer.
MCHS Honors Program Informational Meeting – South Campus
An informational meeting detailing the MCHS honors program is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the main gymnasium. This will be a formal presentation. This presentation will overview the honors program and its requirements for students. Information will also be provided regarding honors registration, registration for Math and Science placement tests, and expectations for the essay/writing requirements for English and Social Studies applications. The Instructional Leaders will be available before and after the honors presentation to answer student and parent questions.
If you are registering for Advanced Algebra I, Geometry, Geometry Honors or Chemistry Honors, you must take a mandatory skills test. Students will be able to register for the mandatory skills test online at www.mchs.net and select the “Incoming Freshman Info” link starting January 14, 2016 and closing January 25, 2016. We will not be able to accept walk-ins on the testing days. The math and/or science skills tests will take place at Minooka Community High School – Central Campus on January 29 & January 30, 2016.
January 29, 2016 - Skills Testing for Channahon Junior High, Troy Middle School and Parochial Schools at Minooka Community High School - Central Campus
January 29, 2016 - Skills Testing Minooka Junior High students only at Minooka Junior High after the school’s early release
January 30th, 2016 - Skills Testing for all schools at Minooka Community High School - Central Campus
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MCHS - CENTRAL CAMPUS 301 S. Wabena Ave.
Minooka, Illinois 60447 815-467-2140
DISTRICT 111 OFFICE 26655 W. Eames Street
Channahon, IL 60410 815-467-2557
MCHS - SOUTH CAMPUS 26655 W. Eames Street Channahon, Illinois 60410 815-521-4001 www.mchs.net
MINOOKA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT #111
Mission: To Inspire and motivate our students with an educational experience that leads to achievement and success.
Course Selection/Residency Process
Counselors from the MCHS Student Services Department will be visiting all sender schools in January for incoming freshman registration. During this process, the counselors meet with all of the 8th graders to discuss course selections and distribute our Curriculum Guide. Students and parents/guardians will be required to complete the entire course selection/residency packet, which includes the following forms:
• Freshman Course Selection Sheet – (courses must also be entered into Class Choice on-line)
• Student Registration Instruction sheet (to be completed on-line)
• Residency Information Instruction sheet (to be completed on-line)
• State of Illinois Cert. of Child Health Examination Form
• Parental Release of Records (if applicable)
• Curriculum Guide
Parents/Guardians will also be required to provide a County Clerk certified copy of their child’s birth certificate, as well as provide two proofs of residency to accompany the completed registration forms.
Please note the following dates and look for the course selection/residency material to come home with your child.
Course Selection/Residency Packet Drop-Off Dates:
January 11, 2016 - Channahon Junior High School 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
January 11, 2016 - Troy Middle School 1:00 – 2:20 p.m.
January 12, 2016 – Minooka Junior High School 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Completed Course Selection/Residency Packet Pick-Up Dates:
The MCHS counselors will return to the school to collect the completed Course Selection/Residency Packets from the students. Please note: parents/guardians must complete the residency process, and students must enter their course selections into Class Choice before the packet is collected.
January 21, 2016 - Channahon Junior High School 8:00 – 10:30 a.m..
January 20, 2016 - Minooka Junior High School 7:45 – 12:00 p.m.
January 22, 2016 - Minooka Junior High School 7:45 – 12:00 p.m.
January 21, 2016 - Troy Middle School 1:20 – 2:20 p.m.
Sincerely,
The Student Services Department
MINOOKA
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #111
INCOMING FRESHMAN NIGHT
Who: Incoming Freshman Students and Parents
When: Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
6:30 - 6:55 - Pick up Student’s Explore Scores
Students with last names A-D in the Cafeteria
Students with last names E-Z in the Gymnasium
7:00 - Presentation in Cafeteria & Gymnasium
8:00 - Honors Program Informational Meeting in the Gymnasium
Where: Minooka Community High School - South Campus
Students with last names A-D in the Cafeteria
Students with last names E-Z in the Gymnasium
Why: To receive information regarding registration, course
selections, Honors courses and standardized testing, as well as
visiting extra-curricular displays (Band, Athletics, Clubs and
Organizations, etc.)
MCHS - SOUTH CAMPUS | 26655 W. EAMES STREET | CHANNAHON, IL 60447 | 815-521-4001 | WWW.MCHS.NET Mission: To inspire and motivate our students with an educational experience that leads to achievement and success
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Channahon Junior High MCHS Counselors distribute Course Selection/Residency Packets to students 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Troy Middle School MCHS Counselors distribute Course Selection/Residency Packets to students 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.
MCHS Online “Residency-ClassChoice”
opens. All students must complete this process online by January 20th.
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Reminders:
All students must complete the online Residency/Class Choice process, as well as complete the Course Selection Sheet, which will be returned on the designated dates.
Have you registered for the Advanced Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Geometry and/or Chemistry Honors Skills Test online? Deadline is January 25th, at 3:00 p.m.
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Honors Application deadline - Honors Packets due by 3:00 p.m. at MCHS - South Campus
Advanced Alg. I/Geometry/Honors Geometry and Chemistry Honors Skills Test online registration closes at 3:00 p.m.
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Minooka Junior High MCHS Counselors distribute Course Selection/Residency Packets to students at Minooka Junior High 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
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Honors Program
Presentation MCHS-South Campus 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Parochial/Private Schools Course Selection/Residency Packets available for pick-up at Incoming Freshman Night
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Minooka Junior High - MCHS Counselors collect completed Course Selection/
Residency Packets 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Online access for Skills Test registration for
Advanced Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Geometry and Chemistry Honors opens at 8:00 a.m.
Honors Application Packets available online at:
www.mchs.net and select the
“Incoming Freshman Info” link
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Channahon Junior High -
MCHS Counselors collect completed Course Selection/Residency Packets High 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Troy Middle School -
MCHS Counselors collect completed Course Selection/Residency Packets 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.
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Minooka Junior High - MCHS Counselors collect completed Course Selection/
Residency Packets from students 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Private school completed Course Selection/Residency Packets due to Central Campus by 3:00 p.m.
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JANUARY 2016 - Incoming Freshman Registration Calendar
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Honors Skills testing - CJH, Troy,
& Parochial schools MCHS - Central Campus Math: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Science: 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Minooka Junior High students ONLY Minooka Junior High Math: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45p.m.
Science: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.29 30
Honors Skills testing - All schools
MCHS - Central Campus Math: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Science: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Online Residency/Course Selection closes @ 8:00 a.m.
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FEBRUARY 2016 - Incoming Freshman Registration Calendar
Deadline to request changes for any course for the 2016-2017 school year.
REMINDER -
Deadline to request changes for any course for the 2016-2017 school year is March 4, 2016
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Minooka Junior High Spanish Placement Testing Library Computer Lab 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Minooka Junior High Spanish Placement Testing Library Computer Lab 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Channahon Junior High Spanish Placement Testing Ms. Patula’s classroom 1:00 - 1:46 p.m. &
1:49 - 2:35 p.m.
Parochial/Private & Make-up Spanish Placement Testing at Minooka Community High School Contact
Mr. Trent Bontrager at:
Troy Middle School Spanish Placement Testing 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Honors Make-up Testing @ South Campus
Math: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Science: 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Things to do:
If you have not already scheduled an appointment for a school physical, be sure to make one soon.
Healthcare provider’s appointment schedules often fill up quickly. Physicals must be turned in on or before the July Registration day to receive a schedule.
Honors Acceptance letters in the mail