NCCHS Student National Scholarship Semi-Finalist

Ashlee Ford, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Ford, has been named a semi-finalist in the 2008 National Achievement Program. This program is sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corp, and this program awards scholarships to nearly 800 African American students nationwide based upon high performance on the PSAT Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Ashlee, who is a senior at NCCHS, plans to pursue a degree in Culinary Administration to prepare her for her life-long goal of owning a catering company that will specialize in international cuisine. We applaud Ashlee and her parents for receiving this prestigious recognition.

NJROTC Maintains Excellence

Congratulations to our NJROTC's Cadets, Chief Schipp, Chief Kinard, and Chief Pacheo for continuation of excellence and their recognition as a "Distinguised Unit" for the 12th consecutive year. The unit received this prestigious honor in the areas of (1) community service, (2) military drills, (3) marksmanship air-rifle shooting, (4) physical fitness, (5) and academic achievement. All of participating cadets will receive a "Distinguised Unit" ribbon to wear on their cadet uniform!

List of Providers for SES Tutors

2007-08 List of Approved SES Providers

Alternatives Unlimited Tutoring
[formerly AU-Specialized Student Services]
(Minimum of 3 students)
Mr. Dennis Allen

Alternatives Unlimited, Inc.
8508 Loch Raven Boulevard, Suite E
Baltimore, MD 21286
Mr. Allen
847-410-0770
410-339-7496
dallen@alternativesunlimited.com
www.alternativesunlimited.com
Did not respond to email

ATS Educational Consulting Services
Ms. Rene Weaver-Wright
NCLB Coordinator
20674 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Mr. Britt
586-465-9474
586-465-9481
info@nclb.projectsuccess.com

Babbage Net School, Inc.
Mr. Clifford Dittrich
President
P.O. Box 517
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Mr. Dittrich
631-642-2029
631-642-2029
SES@BabbageNetSchool.com
www.BabbageNetSchool.com

Brain Hurricane, LLC
Mr. Andy Howard
540 North State Street, Suite 5103
Chicago, IL 60610
Mr. Howard
877-668-8867 (toll free-parents)
312-527-0853 (administrators)
773-598-0566
ben@brainhurricane.com
www.brainhurricane.com

Brainfuse Online Instruction
(Needs a minimum of 10 students)
Mr. Alex Sztuden
Director
271 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Mr. Sztuden
866-272-4638
212-504-8184
requests@brainfuse.com
www.brainfuse.com

Brilliance Academy of Math and English
Mr. Kabir Kassam
Chief Executive officer
5940 West Touhy Suite 200
Niles, IL 60714
Mr. Kassam
847-559-7464
Kabirk@BrillianceAcademy.net
www.BrillianceAcademy.net

Carter, Reddy & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Raahul Reddy
6604 NW 9th Boulevard, Suite A
Gainesville FL 32605
Ms. Nolan
352-333-0244
352-333-0246
cjc01@aol.com
www.crandassociates.org

Catapult Online
Ms. Kanika Feaster
420 N. May St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Ms. Feaster
410-843-8255
202-251-7191
800-355-5265
410-843-8556
Kanika.feaster@educate-online.com
www.catapultonline.com

Center of Higher Development
Mr. Walter Gillespie
P.O. Box 490947
Chicago, IL 60649
Mr. Gillespie
773-955-1681
773-721-3920
walt@cohd.com
www.cohd.com


Chicago Kids, Tek, Inc.
Ms. Chantelle Hill
648 West Randolph, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Ms. Hill
312-243-9298
312-243-0577
info@chitutorsz.com
www.chitutorsz.com


Class of 1, Inc.
Ms. Vibhav Agarwalla
6569 Glen Coe Drive, Brecksville, OH 44141
Ms. Agarwalla
248-875-3372
201-661-2826
vagarwalla@classof1.com
www.classof1.com


Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Mr. Todd A. Walden
Corporate Contact
15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 185
Tampa, FL 33647
Mr. Walden
800-434-2582
813-932-2486
ses@clubztutoring.com
www.Clubztutoring.com


Failure Free Reading
(Needs a minimum of 8 students)
Mr. Vincent Vezza
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
140 Cabarrus Avenue West
Concord, NC 28025
Mr. Vezza
704-786-7838
704-785-8940
ses@failurefree.com
www.failurefree.com


Gateway Learning Center
(needs a minimum of 20 students)
Dr. Karine Cross
Director of Education
46 East Steger Road
Steger, IL 60475
Dr. Cross
708-756-5000
708-756-5000
GatewayLearningCenter@earthlink.net
www.GatewayLearningCenter.com


Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
Ms. Julie DeLucca
School Services Manager
496 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ 07649
Ms. DeLucca
800-692-8400, x486
800-466-1831
DeLuccaj@huntingtonlearningcenter.com
www.huntingtonlearning.com


Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
(Needs a minimum of 20)
Mr. Paul Worthington
416 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mr. Worthington
805-541-3836
805-541-9332
pworthington@lblp.com
www.lindamoodbell.com


Orion’s Mind, LLC
(Needs a minimum of 50 students)
Ms. Emily Paris
645 North Kingsbury, Suite 2502
Chicago, IL 60610
Ms. Paris
312-329-0913
312-604-3770
emilyparis@orionsmind.com
www.orionsmind.com


Positive Opportunities for Progress, Inc.
Ms. Elizabeth Pawlowski
Co-Director of Operations
16710 Murfield Drive
Orland Park, IL 60467
Ms. Pawlowski
708-822-8523
708-692-1859
708-349-9047
ssmith@positiveopportunitiesforprogress.com
www.positiveopportunitiesforprogress.com


PrimeTime Computer Services, Inc.
Mr. Aaron Bucher
Extended Day Coordinator
2249 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL 60432
Mr. Bucher
815-553-0300
815-553-0400
aaron@ptcsi.com
www.ptcsi.com


Progressive Learning
(Elementary students only, some minimums may apply)
Mr. Ralph Fagen
Executive Director
2525 Michigan Avenue, Building G8
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mr. Fagen
310-315-1444, x2
310-315-1441
info@progressivelearning.com
www.ProgressiveLearning.com


Progressive Tutoring
Mr. John Shelley
1022 Elmwood Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Mr. Shelley
847-864-8596
847-274-5672 (cell)
847-864-8463
johnshelley@ameritech.net
johnsshelley@ameritech.net


School Service Systems
Mr. Rob Lee
Chief Executive Officer
1011 South Lewis Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
Mr. Lee
630-916-8556
618-698-6008 (cell)
618-916-8556
Rlee1_sss@yahoo.com


SES of Illinois, Inc.
Mr. Mark Fiebig
2505 S. Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
Mr. Fiebig
630-675-8711
sesofillinois@sbcglobal.net


Socratic Learning, Inc.
Mr. Alcides Espinal
Executive Vice President
1300 North Milwaukee, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60622
Mr. Espinal
773-276-5074
773-276-5803
alcides@socraticlearning.com
alcides_espinal@lycos.com
www.socraticlearning.com

Solai & Cameron, Inc.
Ms. Mallar R. Solai
2335 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614
Ms. Solai
773-506-2720
773-506-2717
msolai@solcam.com
www.solcam.com


Spectra Services
Elementary Students only
Mr. Ken Edwards
Regional Director
430 South Lake Street
Gary, IN 46403
Mr. Edwards
219-938-6739
219-938-6883
kre@kreassociates.com


The Black Star Project
(Needs a minimum of 15 students)
Ms. Kirsten Rokke
3224 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Ms. Rokke
773-285-9600
773-285-9602
info@blackstarproject.org
www.blackstarproject.org


The Princeton Review, Inc.
Mr. Rufus Davis
2315 Broadway
New York City, NY 10024
Mr. Davis
212.874.8282, x1125
RufusD@review.com
www.princetonreview.com/ses


Unparalleled Solutions, Inc.
Ms. Venetia Clark
Owner
P.O. Box 812
Matteson, IL 60443
Ms. Clark
708-642-8170
815-464-1338
Unparalleledsolutions1@yahoo.com

Required Letter To Parent from Deputy Supt. Hakanen

September 17, 2007

Dear North Chicago Community High School Parents:

As a result of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, children who attend schools whose status requires restructuring may have the option to transfer to another school within the district at the district’s expense. Since there is only one high school in District 187, and since no neighboring district has entered into an agreement with us for transfer of students, we are unable to offer the choice of another high school. We can, however, offer other benefits that are described below.

Your child’s school is in Restructuring Status.

Restructuring means the school has failed to make adequate yearly progress for 5 years. Some major changes have been made at the school, and others remain to be made through the School Improvement Process.

For your information, our district’s 2006 report card and the most recent AYP status report for your school are available for your inspection at the district web site. The enhanced web site has other important information and documents for parents and students. See them at: http://www.nchi.lfc.edu/schools/ncchs/ . Paper copies of all documents can be ordered in the school office.

Your child’s school status, determined by scores in reading and math on the state test, has led to these changes and improvements:

The high school has a new principal, assistant principal, and two new deans.
The pilot program for freshman has been continued, this year with a new director.

In addition, parents of Title I eligible students can sign up for free tutoring provided by several outside companies. Tutoring information will be sent to all eligible parents (the parents who have submitted a Free or Reduced Lunch application).

The district and the State Board of Education are working with your child’s school to help improve the academic standards of the school. This is being accomplished by providing technical assistance to the teachers and administrators within your child’s school. However, this may not be enough, and we want to request your help as the school addresses its academic problems. The school would like to invite parents to serve on the committee that will need to develop a school improvement plan. We would also like to involve parents in addressing the academic issues that caused the school to be identified for school improvement. To volunteer for the parent committee, contact the school secretary, Ms. Pat Franklin at 847-578-7400.

Please call Mr. Leroy Davis, North Chicago Community High School Principal at that same telephone number if you have any questions about these services. You may also join us to talk about your options at an informational meeting at the school on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 3:15 p.m. in the high school Library.

Thank you,




Dr. Lauri Hakanen, Deputy Superintendent











































SES Letter to Title 1 eligible families at the high school


Dear NCCHS Parent:

Help your child succeed in school—sign up for free tutoring! As a result of the federal No Child Left Behind Act your child can receive extra help in the areas of math, and reading. You can receive this free tutoring because your child’s school is in its fifth year of School Improvement and your family meets the income limits under the law.

Your child’s school has been identified for improvement because it has not made (AYP) adequate yearly progress on state measures of academic achievement. Your child’s school has been identified because of scores on the state test.

For now, you can choose a free tutoring program that is best for your child. A group of approved tutoring programs in our area is enclosed. These programs have been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and will provide your child with tutoring that is coordinated with what is being taught in school.

When deciding which tutoring program is best for your child, you may want to ask these questions:
When and where will the tutoring take place (at school, community center, office)?
How often and for how many hours in total will your child be tutored?
What programs, by grade levels and subject areas, are available for your child?
What type of instruction will the tutor use (small group, one-on-one, or the computer)?
What are the tutor’s qualifications?
Can the tutor help if your child has disabilities or is learning English?
Is transportation available to and from where the tutoring will take place?

If more students request tutoring than can be served through available funding, priority will be given to low performing students as determined by the district.

Please call Mr. Leroy Davis, Principal, at 1-847-578-7400 if you have any questions about these services. If you would like to select a tutor now, you can fill out the enclosed provider selection form and mail or deliver it back to Ms. Pat Franklin in the high school office. Applications are due by Friday, October 12, 2007. You will receive a letter from provider telling you when the free tutoring will start, or if the tutors class is full, to choose another tutor.

There will be a parent information session in the high school Library on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 3:15 P.M.

Thank you,


Dr. Lauri Hakanen, Deputy Superintendent

Enclosures: Approved Provider List/Provider Information
Provider Selection Form









































North Chicago Consolidated Unit School District 187
North Chicago Community High School
Supplemental Educational Services Parent Selection Form


Student Information:

Last Name _______________________ First Name __________________________________

Student Identification Number (if known) ______________ Date of Birth _________________

Grade ______ School Name _____________________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian Information:

Check one for the person filing out this form: ___ Mother ___ Father ___ Guardian

Last Name ___________________________ First Name ________________________

Home Address __________________________________________ Apt. # __________

City _______________________________ State IL Zip Code ________________

Home Telephone ______________________ Work Telephone ____________________

Mobile/Cell Phone ____________________ Email _____________________________

Language Spoken at Home: qEnglish qSpanish qPolish qChinese qFilipino qOther
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Choose a Tutor:

Confidentiality: I give permission to the school district and the Illinois State Board of Education to disclose pertinent information about my child to the service provider. Information shall be limited to what is needed to operate the Supplemental Educational Services Program. Information concerning the identity of students receiving SES shall not be disclosed to the public without the permission of the parent/guardian of the student. The confidentiality of all student records shall be maintained in compliance with the applicable state and federal laws.
Parent/Guardian: Please review the provider directory and information. If you need assistance, you may consult with your child’s school. Once you have decided on a provider and services for your child, please consult with the provider to ensure that your child can be accommodated.

Please complete the following information:

Name of Provider selected: ________________________________________________


Signature: By signing below, I grant permission for the listed student to receive Supplemental Educational Services from the provider listed above.

PRINT NAME _______________________ Signature ___________________Date_________

Changes In The Grading Scale

The following grade system was approved by the Board in May 2006 and is now used to rank student performance:

( A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; F = 0)

A- 100 - 94 Excellent/Superior Work
B- 93 - 82 Good/Above Average Work
C- 81 - 76 Average Work
D- 75 - 68 Below Average Work
F- 67 - 0 Failing
I- Incomplete Work

The grading scale will be reflected on reports cards at the end of the first grading period which ends on October 26, 2007.

Homecoming Week, September 17 - 22

Students, parents, alumni, and the entire community are urged to participate in the annual Homecoming Celebration for North Chicago Community High School beginning September 17, 2007. Throughout the week, the school has planned many celebrations, including the Annual Bonfire that will be held at dusk on September 19th; the homecoming game on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. , September 20, 2007. The annual homecoming dance on Saturday, September 23, 2007 and is for NCCSH Students and thier guests only.

You may contact the school at 847-578-7400 for specific information about the planned events for homecoming.

NCCHS Receives Grant To Support Academics

At the NCCHS-Wauconda football game on Friday, September 7, 2007, members of the Lake County Board of Commissioners awarded North Chicago Community High School a grant in the amount of $149,370.38. This money was designated to be used to support academics, particularly in the areas of math and reading. The Commissioners who presented the check included Mr. Angelo Kyle, Ms. Aubrey Nixon, and Ms. Mary Cunningham. Also, Board Members representing the school district were there to receive the check. Those members included Ms. Harper, Ms. Epps, and Mrs. Myers.

NCCHS salutes our Lake County Commissioners for their continued support to our school and community.