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_________
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