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April 2018

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English:

The first week of April is Writers Week. Ask your student(s) who they saw perform in the auditorium during English class, and if they enjoyed it. We have a wide variety of writers coming in, so we hope they found someone they could connect to as a writer, learner, communicator. Seniors in either AP Literature or English 4: Composition will be starting I-Search presentations later this month. Many sophomores signed up for the field trip to Navy Pier and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Macbeth on May 1. There are a few tickets still available if stu-dents bring permission slip and money to their English teacher. This is an outstanding opportunity. English 3 students are starting the independent novel project in April. Students had a list of books to choose from and were encouraged to discuss the options with parents/guardians as a couple choices have heavy themes or topics. English 1 students are working on the Art of Persuasion with writing and speaking on persuasive topics.

Mathematics:

On Monday, April 2nd, the math department celebrated by inducting 112 students in the

Mu Alpha Theta National Honors Society. We are very proud of their hard work and

commend them on their performances. Congratulations to all!

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Science:

The ACHS Science Department is extremely proud of Ms. Terlep! She was selected as one of only seven teachers from the United States to attend the GIFT (Geoscience Infor-mation For Teachers) Conference in Vienna, Austria where her time will be spent collab-orating, learning, and presenting to teachers from 24 different countries around the world! The presentation she will be completing is the Earthquake at ACHS activity she completes yearly in her Earth Science courses. Up on returning, Ms. Terlep will share her experience with her students, fellow teachers, and incorporate what she learned into her courses at ACHS.

Career and Tech Ed:

As part of the cake decorating unit the Creative Foods classes at Antioch were chal-

lenged to create a cake that had a children’s book theme. Cakes were displayed outside

the ILC during the lunch periods for students to vote on a favorite. Winnie the Pooh was

a clear winner with Dr. Seuss The Lorax coming in second.

Tuesday, April 10th , 2018 PSAT/SAT testing day for Freshmen,

Sophomores and Juniors

Non– attendance day for Seniors if they fill out the form that was distribut-

ed in your students English class.

Juniors—SAT testing

Sophomores—PSAT testing

Freshman– PSAT testing

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors need to report to their testing rooms by

7:30 a.m. Once testing is completed, students will be dismissed for the day.

Most students will be dismissed around Noon.

Seniors! Are YOU Cum Laude??

We will be updating your Cum Laude tab at Progress 7 (April 19th), with 2nd se-mester's data: credits, attendance & capstones, as well as this year's extracurric-

ular participation.

Check your Cum Laude tab in Infinite Campus for accuracy. Contact Ms. Haren or Ms. Pilcher as soon as possible if you notice any mistakes.

There is still time to submit Volunteerism hours. Pick up a form in the main of-fice, and turn it in ASAP.

Remember: NHS hours can also be used for Cum Laude!

Think you'll be short in one of the other criteria??

You can submit an Appeal Form (found on our website). Appeals will be due Monday, April 27th.

Don't miss out on this Exceptional Recognition at YOUR Graduation!

WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE YOUR STUDENT!!

If your student is an Eagle Scout, please let Student Services know.

If you have a student who has signed with the Military, please let Student Ser-

vices know so we can appropriately honor them.

Seniors!!

Are you receiving scholarship money from your college/university

you are planning to attend?

Did you receive an outside scholarship you want us to know about?

Please let the Student Services Office know and we will recognize

your achievements at Senior Honors and Awards Night!

FINAL EXAMS SEMESTER TWO

Friday, May 25, 2018

PERIOD 7 7:30 A.M.- 8:50 A.M. (80 MINUTES)


MAKEUP 10:30 A.M.- 11:50 A.M. (80 MINUTES)

Thursday, May 24, 2018




Wednesday, May 23, 2018




SPECIFIC EXAM PROCEDURES Students must remain in the exam room the entire

80 minutes (except for emergencies). There will be no hallway traffic during non-passing

periods. Students should be on time for all exams. Students must take their exams at the designated

exam time. Students who miss an exam must make immediate

arrangements with the teacher for an appropriate make-up time.

Parents DO NOT need to call the Attendance Office if no exam is scheduled that period, that day.

Students who miss their designated exam time risk receiving an incomplete for the course or may be subject to an alternative assignment.

WHERE CAN STUDENTS GO WHEN

NOT TAKING EXAMS? Students are not required to be in the building

during periods when they do not have an exam time.

Students who enter during an exam period must stay in the Commons or the ILC. Stu-dents will not be allowed to enter the academic hallways.

Students will not be permitted in the hallways while exams are in session. Students who ar-rive early for an exam or who don't have an exam and wish to remain on school grounds must go to the Commons or ILC. Students must plan on remaining in this area for the en-tire exam period. Passes will not be issued.

S E N I O R

F I N A L

E X A M

S C H E D U L E

Tuesday, May 15

Attend Class

Periods 1, 2, 3, 4

Test Periods 5, 6,

7, 8

Wednesday, May

16 Test Periods

1, 2, 3, 4, &

Make-Ups

(Dismissal @

11:15 am)

Seniors enrolled in AP

Advanced Placement)

courses are exempt

from exams for that

course.

Graduation 2018 A N T I O C H C O M M U N I T Y H I G H S C H O O L

G R A D U A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N

Sunday, May 20, 2018, 1:00 PM ACHS Stadium (Weather Permitting) OR ACHS North Gym (for inclement weather)

(Seniors are to check in at ACHS North Gym by 11:30 AM) (In the case of inclement weather, students are to check in at the ACHS Auxiliary Gym by 11:30 AM)

Tickets: Each student will receive six tickets, which are distributed at graduation re-hearsal. Tickets are provided in case the graduation has to be moved indoors due to in-clement weather. Guest attendance is unlimited if the ceremony is held outdoors. Attire: Appropriate dress attire is expected for the ceremony (i.e. dress pants, collared shirts and dresses). Blue jeans, shorts, gym shoes, flip flops, sandals or other beachwear are strictly prohibited. Students who do not meet the dress requirements will be afford-ed the opportunity to obtain appropriate attire by the time the march towards the stadi-um begins. Failure to do so will result in the student being removed from the marching order. **Decorating of mortarboard hat is prohibited** Graduates who have modified their mortarboard hat will be removed from the lineup. Gowns: No glitter, no additional ornamental articles unless they are school issued. (Honor Cords, Cum Laude Stole, NHS collar, etc). GOWNS WILL BE RETURNED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CEREMONY BEFORE STUDENTS PICK UP THEIR DIPLOMA.

Graduation Parking Parking space is limited. Please assist us by reducing the number of vehicles that you drive to the ceremony. Parking at the lower level of the ACHS stadium will be reserved for handicapped parking. Parking is also available at McMillan Field, and a shuttle bus service will be pro-vided.

Seating for the Elderly ACHS runs a live feed of the graduation ceremony from the stadium into the auditorium for the convenience of those who cannot bear the heat. We encourage those who have elderly guests that experience difficulty climbing bleachers, or sitting outside for extended periods of time in warm temperatures, to take advantage of this accommoda-tion. The auditorium offers comfortable seating in an air-conditioned venue, where your guests can comfortably enjoy the festivities via the live feed. Please drop off your guests at the ACHS auditorium en-trance prior to parking. Seating is offered on a first come first serve basis.

Pictures All families are welcome to use the stage with the ACHS logo backdrop for pictures following the ceremony. We re-spectfully request that you afford our staff a few minutes to clear the stage to make room for your guests.

Live Stream Information Can’t make the ceremony? Family members out of state? You can Live Stream the graduation by copying the link below into your browser. This link will also be available on the school website. https://livestream.com/accounts/10821605

Fees All fines and fees must be paid in full in order for students to purchase prom tickets, and obtain their cap and gown. All ILC materials must also be returned to the ILC for collection of graduation regalia.

Graduation Rehearsal Information (Graduation Rehearsal is MANDATORY)

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 10:00 AM, ACHS NORTH GYM

Students are to meet in the North Gym; we will review expectations for the ceremony and engage in a couple of exercises to en-

sure proper protocol is followed. Graduation rehearsal is MANDATORY! If a student fails to attend the rehearsal, his/her name

will be removed from the line up for the Commencement Ceremony.

https://livestream.com/accounts/10821605

Important Dates

Naviance Senior Exit Survey: Seniors are expected to complete the Senior Exit Survey through their Navi-ance account, prior to initiating the checkout process. Failure to do so will result in delay of cap and gown pick-up, as students will be asked to complete, the survey prior to obtaining regalia. The survey is an important part of our data collection process. Results from the survey are compiled to assess our program effectiveness, in addition to obtaining critical information for proper mailing of final transcripts. This step is vital to com-pleting the college admission process. Counselors will be going into English classes to assist with completion. Honor & High Honor Graduate Status: Students who finish their high school career with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher will earn Honor status for graduation. High Honor graduates are recognized for earning a cumu-lative GPA of 4.0 or higher. The gray tassel for Honor graduates and multi-colored cords for High Honor gradu-ates will be distributed at graduation rehearsal. Students designated as honor students are to wear their gray tassels to the ceremony. Students designated as High Honor graduates are to wear their honor tassels in addi-tion to their cords to the ceremony. Cum Laude Graduation Status: Students that have earned Cum Laude recognition have met the six criteria of the program, which include: Scholarship (26 credits), Character (No suspensions during their four years), Volunteerism (completed 40 volunteer hours), Responsibility (maintained a 95% attendance average across all four years), Excellence (took a minimum of 3 Capstone classes), Pride (involvement in four extracurricular ac-tivities during their tenure as a student). A senior hood that they will wear during the ceremony will distin-guish students who have met all six of the aforementioned criteria. Hoods are to be returned at the end of the event. In exchange, students will receive a Cum Laude Medallion as a keepsake.

April 16 Seniors receive Final Exam Exemption Request and Procedures

April 21 Prom Ticket Sales– All fees must be paid in full in order to purchase tickets (9-12)

April 23 Prom Ticket Sales– All fees must be paid in full in order to purchase tickets (7:30-8:45)

April 23 Graduation Speech Auditions

April 24 Prom Ticket Sales– All fees must be paid in full in order to purchase tickets (2:55-4:00 pm)

April 25 Prom Ticket Sales– All fees must be paid in full in order to purchase tickets (2:55-4:00 pm)

May 1 Honors Assembly-Full day of school with a morning assembly

May 2 Pre-Prom Assembly

May 2 Deadline for Seniors to submit their final exam exemption forms

May 7-18 Advanced Placement Testing

May 9 Senior Honors and Awards, 7:00 pm

May 11 Star Spangled Banner Graduation Auditions (Choir Room)

May 12 Prom

May 15 Senior Check Out/Cap and Gown pick up during lunch periods-Student Commons, Locker Cleanout, Finals 5, 6, 7, 8

May 16 Senior Check Out/Cap and Gown pick up during lunch periods-Student Commons, Locker Cleanout, Finals 1, 2, 3, 4

May 18 MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL @ 10:00 am

May 20 GRADUATION @ 1:00 pm, arrive to North Gym by 11:30 am

Senior Information

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Nutrition News

April 2018

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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Zippy Zucchini

Zip through your day with a serving of Zucchini. This dark green-skinned vegetable is an excellent source of Potassium. It actually has more potassium than a Banana ! Zucchini are also a good source of vitamin A, C, and K, copper, manganese and fiber. Zucchini is a staple in many gardens; it is easy to grow and is a bountiful producer. Zucchini is one of the most versatile veggies to use when preparing meals. This mild flavored, crisp and tender vegetable can be used in soups, salads and even baked into breads. Try this green vegetable as a snack stick and zest it up with some tasty toppings!

Family Activities

April is a beautiful time to get back to the great outdoors. A nice family walk in the neighborhood, encourages us to notice nature beginning to wake up from winter. What?... It’s raining out? Don’t let a little rain get you down! Let those April showers empower you to get creative with family activities! Grab an umbrella or rain coat and head outside with some of these “water”ful outdoor activities. Sing and dance in the Rain

Jump in puddles

Go on a water animal safari

Have leaf/wood boat races

April’s National Food Days

2nd: PB & J Day 6th: Caramel Popcorn Day A great whole grain!

7th: World Health Day 8th: Empanadas Day 10th: Croissant Day 12th: Grilled Cheese Day 14th: Pecan Day 16th: Mushroom Day 19th: Garlic Day 21st: Healthy Kids Day Start an outdoor herb garden!

22nd: Jelly Bean Day 23rd: Picnic Day 25th: Zucchini Bread Day 26th: Pretzel Day 28th: Blueberry Pie Day 30th: Raisin Day

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. coat a cooling

rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside

2. In a small bowl, combine parmesan cheese, thyme, oregano, and salt and pepper.

3. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.

4. Serve with a side of Marinara, enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4 Zucchini, quartered lengthwise

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks

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