DISTRICT 126 PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Parents/guardians should begin preparing now to

secure the required documentation that must be

presented at schedule pick-up. In order for a student

to attend a District 126 school, one (1) document

showing proper name and address from each of the

following two (2) categories are required for

verification of residency:

Continued on next page

Zion-Benton Township High School District 126

Beeline

Superintendent’s Welcome

It is hard to believe that in just a few weeks we will begin school year

2015-16. We look forward to greeting our new Class of 2019 students

and welcoming all of our returning Zee-Bees to what promises to be an

exciting new school year.

Beginning this fall, District 126 will be utilizing a federal grant to

launch its one-to-one computing initiative beginning with the Class of

2019. All freshmen will be issued a Chromebook for their use at school

and at home during their four-year high school career. Details about

the Chromebook initiative will continue to be available to freshman

parents/guardian through a number of required orientation sessions.

Teachers have been working diligently to prepare for the District’s

Chromebook rollout, which will advance students’ understanding of

and appreciation for digital learning.

The District also welcomes Dr. David Frusher as the Principal of New

Tech High @ Zion-Benton East. Dr. Frusher brings a wealth of

experience and enthusiasm to his new position, and he looks forward to

being involved in our Zion-Benton community.

We are very proud of the dedication of our staff and students during the

2014-15 school year, which led to an impressive number of students

qualifying for state level athletic competitions, resulted in an

abundance of community service projects being completed, and earned

our Academic Team the opportunity to advance to the national level

competition held in Washington D.C. Indeed, there is something for

everyone at District 126. We strongly encourage students seek out one

or more of the worthwhile opportunities that are available to them as a

District 126 student.

Finally, parents as you read this first Beeline newsletter of the 2015-16

school year, please do not underestimate your value and importance in

preparing your student for great opportunities in and beyond high

school. Please accept our invitation to be actively involved in your

student’s education. Visit our websites for frequent updates. Login to

Family Access to monitor your student’s on-time class attendance and

grades. Be involved in our Parent Bee Network. Join our parent

booster clubs. Access our college and career advisement services. And,

attend the myriad of extracurricular activities and events that will

occur throughout the year. By doing so you will create lasting

memories you and your student will cherish for years to come.

Sincerely,

Dr. Chris Clark, Superintendent

Volume XLIII No. 1 A District 126 Newsletter August 2015

IMPORTANT DATES

Schedule Pickup & Fee Payment for all

District 126 Students at

Zion-Benton Twp. High School August 18 & 19 - 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

August 20 - 1:00-8:00 p.m.

First Day Freshmen Only - August 25

ZBTHS–7:50-11:30 a.m.

NT@ZB–7:30-11:10 a.m.

First Full Day All Students - August 26

ZBTHS –7:50 a.m.-2:38 p.m.

NT@ZB – 7:30 a.m.-2:24 p.m.

STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT

Any high school student who has moved into the

District or who has not yet registered for classes

should contact Student Services at 847-731-9353 or

9351 as soon as possible for information on how to

register for classes.

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Preparing for Schedule Pickup-

Aug. 18 & 19 – 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

and Aug. 20 – 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (Continued from Page 1)

Category I

Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment

Most recent mortgage papers (homeowners)

Blue assessment card from Lake County Assessor’s Office

Closing statement for purchase of residence

Signed current lease plus proof of last month’s payment (cancelled checks or

landlord’s receipt.) Lease must list all school age children living in premises or a

notarized letter from the landlord must accompany the lease. Landlord’s name,

address, and phone number must be on the lease.

Category II Gas, electric or water bill dated within the last 60 days

Telephone or cable bill dated within the last 60 days (land line only / no cell

phones)

Car registration

Voter Registration card

Public Aid card

Questions regarding residency and proof of residency requirements should be

addressed to the Principals’ Office at 847-731-9303 (Zion-Benton Twp. High School)

or 847-731-9803 (New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East).

Physical Exam & Immunizations – Illinois state law requires all students

entering ninth grade or transferring from another school to present a current

physical exam and proof of immunizations, including: two measles shots, polio,

Hepatits B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussi, and Tdap. Dental exams and TB

skin test (intro dermal mantoux) are strongly recommended. Students must meet

these requirements prior to beginning schedule pickup. Failure to comply with

requirements by the first day of school will result in the student’s exclusion from

school until the required health forms are presented. Questions or concerns should

be directed to Health Services at 847-731-9351.

Birth Certificate – All students must have a copy of their birth certificate on file.

Free/Reduced Lunch Forms – The Free/Reduced Lunch Form has been

mailed to households. Please note deadline for turning in the completed form to

the Business Office is August 4, 2015. Contact the Business Office at 847-731-

9755 with questions.

Fees – Please refer to the fee schedule and details regarding schedule pickup on

page 3. Parents have the option to pay student fees at www.zbths.org before

schedule pickup by clicking District Links for Skyward Family Access. Paying

fees in full online will reduce your time in line. Otherwise, student fee payments

may be paid during schedule pickup via cash, check, or MasterCard/Visa. For

faster service, we recommend bringing several checks for various expenses.

P.E. Uniform Requirements – Physical Education uniforms are required and

will be on sale during schedule pickup.

Calculator – All freshman, sophomore, junior, and most senior courses require

graphing calculators. See course requirements in the Course Guide.

FALL SPORTS

START DATES Note: the “Athlete-Parent Handbook”

is available for pickup in the District’s

Athletic Office (847-731-9361)

FOOTBALL

Mon., August 10 Practice – All Squads

Meet in Locker Room-8:00 a.m.

GOLF

Wed., August 12 9:00 a.m.– All

Golfers Shiloh Golf Course

BOYS SOCCER

Wed., August 12 3:30 p.m.-

Pearce Fieldhouse

GIRLS SWIMMING

Wed., August 12 2:45 p.m.-Pool

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Wed., August 12 8:00 a.m.-Fieldhouse

CROSS-COUNTRY

Wed., August 12 8:00 a.m.-Main Gym

GIRLS TENNIS

Wed., August 12 9:00 a.m.–

Tennis Courts

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

6:30 p.m. – Fieldhouse – All freshmen,

transfers, and new athletes who will be

participating in any sport during the

2015-16 school year.

7:15 p.m. – Main Gym - fall athletes

only – general session at 7:15 p.m.

followed by individual team meetings

for fall sports.

MANDATORY – ALL SPORTS

PARENT-ATHLETE MEETING

Monday, August 17

August 2015 The Beeline Page 3

SCHEDULE PICKUP AND FEE PAYMENT

AUGUST 18 & 19 – 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. August 20 – 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

ZBTHS South Cafeteria

Parking – South Staff Parking Lot

Enter – South Side Building Door “U”

IMPORTANT—You do not have to arrive at 10:00 a.m. the first day. In fact, we encourage you to come in the afternoon to avoid

long lines. Please allow 45 minutes to two hours to complete the process (depending on the lines).

Students and/or their guardians may come on either August 18, 19, or 20. Please come prepared with the required documentation as listed below. If

you are unable to participate on either August 18, 19, or 20, you may have a friend, neighbor, or relative complete the process and pay your fees on

your behalf. Students failing to pick up their schedule and pay their fees or have someone else complete the process on August 18, 19, or 20,

must wait for late schedule pickup on August 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Zion-Benton Township High School. Questions? Please call 847-731-9303.

ALL stations must be visited in order and checked off by the station’s manager.

STATION REQUIREMENTS/PROCEDURES

Proof of

Residency

(one document

showing

proper name

and address

from each

category)

Category I

Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment

Most recent mortgage papers (homeowners)

Blue assessment card from Lake County Assessor’s Office

Closing statement for purchase of residence

Signed current lease plus proof of last month’s payment (cancelled checks or landlord’s receipt.) Lease

must list all school age children living in premises or a notarized letter from the landlord must accompany

the lease. Landlord’s name, address and phone number must be on the lease.

Category II

Gas, electric or water bill dated within the last 60 days

Telephone or cable bill dated within the last 60 days (land line only / no cell phones)

Car registration

Voter Registration card

Public Aid card

Health Office Freshmen and transfer students only - current physical exam and proof of immunizations. Important: students

failing to provide this information will not be allowed to continue the schedule pick-up process or begin

school. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors - updated proof of immunizations as required. Students new to the

state of Illinois must provide record of an eye exam and birth certificate. Unless the student is homeless, failure

to comply with the requirements by the first day of school will result in the student’s exclusion from school until

the required health forms are presented. All new students have 30 days following registration to comply with

health examinations and immunization regulations.

Schedule

Pickup/Fee

Payment

All students – class schedules will be distributed once fees are collected.

Parents have the option to pay student fees at www.zbths.org before schedule pickup by clicking Skyward Family

Access. Families visiting New Tech High’s Website, simply click District Links for Skyward Family Access.

BASIC REGISTRATION FEES

During schedule pickup fees are payable by cash, check, or MasterCard/Visa

The inclusive registration fee covers textbook rental, course fees, ID card, hallway locker, technology, and a

Student Planner. The freshman fee also includes a $5 P.E. lock charge.

Year Registration Fee Registration Fee

In School Aug. 18, 19, 20 After Aug. 20

Freshman $135 $155

Sophomore/Junior/Senior $130 $150 Transfer students will also pay a $5 lock fee. NJROTC – NS1 students will pay an additional $30 fee. Freshmen can purchase optional

Chromebook insurance for $30. Additional fees for workbooks, paperback books, calculator, and supplies may be required throughout the year. Please consult the Course Guide or individual instructor for workbook fees.

All District 126 students

will report to Zion-

Benton Township High

School for schedule

pickup and fee

payment.

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Schedule

Pickup/Fee

Payment

DRIVER EDUCATION FEE

The 2015-16 Driver Education fee is $275. An additional $20 driving permit fee, payable to the State of Illinois,

is required at start of semester student is taking their driver education class. Note: although the classroom portion

of Driver Education is a graduation requirement, students are not required to take the behind-the-wheel portion

of this course.

ID Pictures A photo ID will be taken of each student. IDs must be worn properly every day in school and are required in

order to ride the bus and to make cafeteria purchases. Important – students are to wear proper attire for their

ID picture—hats will not be permitted.

Transportation Students will be issued a bus route regardless if they will be driving their own vehicle or not.

NOTE: all bus routes are going through changes to ease overcrowding.

IMC Students will be issued their IMC Cards. Overdue fees will be collected as well.

Cafeteria A pre-pay plan for cafeteria expenses is available to students. The minimum pre-pay amount is $20 and can be

increased by multiples of $5. Unused balances will carry over to the next school year; however, no refunds will

be given to graduating seniors or students who leave the district. All purchases must be made with a proper

picture ID card. Note: the school district cannot be responsible for purchases made with lost or stolen ID cards

or other fraudulent practices by unauthorized pre-pay plan participants. Cash or check is accepted.

P.E. Uniforms New male and female P.E. uniforms will be on sale for your convenience. Maroon shorts and maroon/white

reversible and gray Z-B shirts are still acceptable.

Workbooks Required student workbooks and novels will be available for purchase.

Student

Handbook

Students will receive a copy of the Student Handbook, which contains updated attendance, behavior, and

discipline guidelines to provide a safe learning environment free of disruptive influences that interfere with a

student’s right to learn. We encourage students and guardians to read the planner and use it as a positive

informational and organizational tool. Replacement Student Handbooks are $5 each.

Bookstore Students will present their completed Schedule Pickup Routing Slip (provided at schedule pickup) and receive

their textbooks. Please be aware that the textbook fee is a rental fee and those students and/or guardians are

financially responsible for lost or damaged books, as well as books not returned by established deadlines. See

Policies and Procedure on Page 11 of the August Beeline.

Congratulations, you have completed Schedule Pickup!

2016 YEARBOOK

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION FOR 2015-2016 YEARBOOK SPECIAL

Order the 2015-2016 yearbook during registration week before midnight on August 21, 2015, to SAVE $10 off

the normal price. Cost for NT@ZB yearbooks before August 21 is $45, cost for ZBTHS yearbooks before

August 21 is $50.

Order Yearbooks online at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Simply enter your school code (19578 for

NT@ZB or 8258 for ZBTHS) and search for your student’s name. To order by phone, call toll free at 866-287-

3096; English and Spanish operators are available.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY

August 25, 2015

The class of 2019 (freshmen only) will attend a

special orientation day on August 25. Buses will pick

up students at normal a.m. times and locations

assigned.

The day will begin at 7:30 a.m. for NT@ZB and

7:50 a.m. for ZBTHS, with an assembly in the gym.

Advisories will meet, where freshmen will be issued

their Chromebook devices. Then freshmen will

follow their daily class schedule. Teachers will share

expectations and course outlines. Dismissal will be at

11:10 a.m. for NT@ZB and 11:30 a.m. for ZBTHS.

REGULAR SCHOOL DAY

August 26, 2015

The first full day of school is August 26. Classes begin

at 7:30 a.m. for NT@ZB and 7:50 a.m. for ZBTHS.

The warning bell for first period is at 7:25 a.m. for

NT@ZB and 7:45 a.m. for ZBTHS. Daily Class

Schedule information is found on the back of the

Student Planner.

Students are not to report before the 7:15 a.m. NT@ZB

and 7:35 a.m. ZBTHS building opening time unless

they have pre-arranged teacher appointments or to

access the cafeteria for breakfast.

August 2015 The Beeline Page 5

Our Mission:

“To promote self-worth, social responsibility, and lifelong learning in partnership with our community.”

2015-16 POLICIES REGARDING ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY

In order to comply with state laws, the Board of

Education approved several important attendance

policies. Students and parents/guardians are asked to

familiarize themselves with the following policies

located in the Student Handbook.

Excused Absences

Section 26-2a of the Illinois School Code, considers

valid cause for a student’s absence to be: personal

illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the

immediate family, family emergency, circumstances

which cause reasonable concern to the

parent/guardian for the safety or health of the

student, and situations beyond the control of the

student as determined by the School Board or school

administration. Unexcused absences include, but are

not limited to: oversleeping, car trouble, missing the

bus, missing class to study for another class,

babysitting, shopping, personal appointments,

unapproved vacation, and callouts for lunch.

Compulsory Attendance

The Illinois Compulsory School Attendance Law

(Article 26 of the Illinois School Code) holds the

parent responsible for the enrollment and regular

attendance of children enrolled. District 126 expects

parents/guardians to make responsible efforts to

ensure the regular attendance of their students and to

inform the school of any absence and the reason for

the absence. When absences become excessive due

to illness, District 126 will require parents/guardians

to present medical documentation of physical and/or

emotional conditions causing a student’s absence.

Absences due to court appearance will necessitate

authorized documentation. State law identifies

students who have been absent from school for 9 of

the previous 180 regular attendance days without

valid cause as “chronic or habitual truants.” Such

students shall be reported to the Regional Office of

Education for excessive absences.

Truancy from School

Illinois School Code 105 ILSC 5/26-2a defines a

“truant” as a child subject to compulsory school

attendance and who is absent without valid cause

from such attendance for a school day or portion

thereof. “Chronic or habitual truant” shall be defined

as a child subject to compulsory school attendance

and who is absent without valid cause from such

attendance for 5% (9 days) or more of the previous

180 regular attendance days. Every effort will be

made to notify Parents/Guardians within 24 hours of

suspected truancy. Frequent truancy or lack of

parental cooperation in regard to truancy may cause

referral to the Regional Superintendent of Schools

for action under the truancy act of the Illinois School

Code.

For full details regarding attendance and truancy

policies, please see the Student Handbook.

SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES INCREASED

The National School Lunch Program put in place

regulations that require school districts ensure their

paid lunch prices meet a new equity threshold. As a

result, the 2015-16 paid lunch price will increase to

$2.45. If you have any questions regarding this

requirement, please contact Chief School Business

Official Liddle at 847-731-9755.

PARKING STICKERS

Parking stickers will be available for ZBTHS seniors,

juniors, and sophomores for $100 in the Deans Office.

The student’s driver’s license and proof of insurance

must be presented. All students applying for a parking

sticker must have a “C” average from the previous

semester with no major discipline sanctions and no

prior referrals for driving abuses. Students who have

previously abused their driving privileges may not be

allowed to purchase a parking sticker. Every vehicle

in the lot must have a parking sticker properly

displayed. New Tech High students will secure

parking stickers at the New Tech Principal’s Office.

.

OTHER INFORMATION

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FALL CREDIT RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES

Students who need to recover credits will have an

opportunity to take a course during Zero and Ninth

Hour this fall at the ZBTHS campus. Courses will be

offered through APEX Learning digital curriculum

in all content areas. Zero or Ninth Hour will cost

$100 for a 15-week session. Applications for Zero

and Ninth Hour will be available Monday, August 17

in Student Services at both campuses or at

www.ZBTHS.org. Contact Student Services at 847-

731-9351 or 9352 with questions.

Zero Hour

Monday – Thursday, 6:45 – 7:45 a.m.

Starts: Monday, September 14

Ends: Thursday, January 7

Cost: $100

Ninth Hour

Monday – Thursday, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Starts: Monday, September 14

Ends: Thursday, January 7

Cost: $100

Students will be able to take the 3:45 p.m. activity

bus if needed.

FAMILY ACCESS

Family Access is an internet based, secure and

password protected software program that allows

students and parents or guardians access to grades,

assignments, missing assignments, and attendance

and tardy information. In addition, users see student

activities, test scores, schedules, and view and

confirm basic demographic information such as

mailing addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses,

and emergency contacts.

To log on to Family Access, go to www.zbths.org

and click the Family Access link under the bee’s

nose. If you have a question regarding Family

Access, please send your question to

FamilyAccess@zbths.org. New Tech families also

utilize ECHO to monitor student performance.

Please be aware that there are many factors that

determine how soon a teacher can assess and return

assignments. Essays and research papers take longer

to grade than a quiz or daily work. We urge parents

to be patient, as teachers do their best to return

assignments and make grade information available

as promptly as their schedule allows. We also would

caution that term grades are not "official" until the

term has ended and report cards are issued.

All District 126 parents are invited to join the Parent Bee Network.

To “Bee” more informed, come to the Parent Bee Network monthly meetings.

All District 126 parents are strongly encouraged to join and participate in PBN activities, which include

partnering with administration in improving student achievement. The monthly meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

in the IMC of Zion-Benton Twp. High School. Parking is available in the south lot.

Thurs., Sept. 3 – Kick-Off Meeting Thurs., Jan. 7

Thurs., Oct. 1 Thurs., Feb. 4

Thurs., Nov. 12 – Parent University Thurs., March 3

Thurs., Dec. 3 Thurs., April 7

NEWS FROM STUDENT SERVICES

August 2015 The Beeline Page 7

2015-16 ZBTHS DISTRICT 126 CALENDAR

(Monthly events, activities, and early release days will be reported in upcoming District newsletters and on websites.)

Tues., August 25, 2015 Freshmen Only – 7:50-11:30 a.m. ZBTHS & 7:30-11:10 a.m. NT@ZB

Wed., August 26, 2015 First Full Day for All Students

Mon., September 7, 2015 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

Wed., September 9, 2015 Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 NT@ZB –Assessment Day for Frosh., Soph., Jrs.

Wed., September 30, 2015 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Fri.., October 9, 2015 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Institute Day

Mon., October 12, 2015 NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day

Wed., October 21, 2015 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Fri., October 23, 2015 End of Quarter 1

Thurs., November 5, 2015 Early Release – 12:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 12:35 p.m. NT@ZB – Parent/Guardian Conferences

1:30-3:30 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. for NT@ZB & 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ZBTHS

Fri., November 6, 2015 Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB – Day after Conferences

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 SCHOOL IS IN SESSION – Veterans’ Day – Recognition Activities Planned

Wed., November 18, 2015 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Wed., November 25, 2015 NO SCHOOL – Day before Thanksgiving

Thurs., November 26, 2015 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Day

Fri., November 27, 2015 NO SCHOOL – Day after Thanksgiving Day

Wed., December 9, 2015 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Fri., December 18, 2015 Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB

Mon., December 21, 2015 - NO SCHOOL – Winter Break

Fri., January 1, 2016

Mon., January 4, 2016 Classes Resume

Wed., January 13, 2016 Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams

Thurs., January 14, 2016 Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams

Fri., January 15, 2016 Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 a.m. NT@ZB – Exams and End of Semester One

Mon., January 18, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King’s Birthday (Emergency Makeup Day #1)

Wed., January 27, 2016 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Tues., February 2, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Institute Day

Wed., February 10, 2016 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Mon., February 15, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day (Emergency Makeup Day #2)

Wed., March 2, 2016 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Mon., March 7, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Casimir Pulaski’s Birthday (Emergency Makeup Day #3)

Fri., March 18, 2016 Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB

Mon., March 21, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

Fri., March 25, 2016

Mon., March 28, 2016 Classes Resume

Fri., April 1, 2016 End of Quarter 3

Wed., April 6, 2016 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Thurs., April 14, 2016 Parent/Teacher Conferences – 6:30-8:30 p.m. ZBTHS & 6:00-8:00 p.m. NT@ZB

Fri., April 15, 2016 Early Release – 1:51 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:35 p.m. NT@ZB – Day after Conferences

Mon., April 18, 2016 NO SCHOOL – School Holiday (Emergency Makeup Day #4)

Wed., April 27, 2016 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Wed., May 11, 2016 Early Release – 12:40 p.m. ZBTHS – School Improvement Planning

Mon., May 30, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Holiday

Tues., May 31, 2016 Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams

Wed., June 1, 2016 Early Release – 1:20 p.m. ZBTHS & 1:04 p.m. NT@ZB – Exams

Thurs., June 2, 2016 Early Release – 11:45 a.m. ZBTHS & 11:25 a.m. NT@ZB – Exams

Thurs., June 2, 2016 NT@ZB Graduation (Last Day of School if No Makeup Needed)

Fri., June 3, 2016 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Institute Day & ZBTHS Graduation

Fri., June 10, 2016 Last Day of School if Maximum Emergency Days Used

*Note: Every Thursday is a 1:21 p.m. School Improvement/Staff Development early release schedule for NT@ZB students only.

**Note: Required spring state assessment information will be forthcoming in future newsletters and on www.zbths.org.

All student absences must be reported by a parent/legal guardian.

To report a NT@ZB student absence call 847-731-9813.

To report a ZBTHS student absence call the Attendance Office at 847-731-9300, press 2 at the recorded message.

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2015-16 SCHEDULE OF COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAMS

This testing schedule is important for college bound sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and for those students who

are uncertain of future plans. It is not necessary to take both the ACT and SAT tests; all college admissions

offices will accept scores from either test. The SAT Subject Tests may be recommended or required by many

highly selective colleges. ONLY online registration is available for the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests. Fee

waivers that cover the regular registration fee are available for qualified students. Contact Ms. Zameck, ZBTHS

College/Career Counselor, at 847-731-9348 or zamecka@zbths.org, or Mr. Goldman, NT@ZB Counselor, at 847-

731-9816 or goldmanb@ntzb.org for more information.

Zion-Benton Twp. High School Code is 144-515 New Tech High @ Zion-Benton East Code is 144-516

Test Name

Website for Registration

Test Dates

Regular

Registration

Deadline

Late Fee

Registration

Deadline

Test

Location

Test Cost

Who

Should

take this

Test?

ACT –

Assessment Program

http://www.actstudent.org

Check with the colleges to

determine if the ACT must

include the writing section.

Saturdays

Only

9/12/15

10/24/15

12/12/15

2/6/16

4/9/16

6/11/16

Online Only

8/7/15

9/18/15

11/6/15

1/8/16

3/4/16

5/6/16

Online Only

8/8-21/15

9/19-10/2/15

11/7-20/15

1/9-15/16

3/5-18/16

5/7-20/16

ZBTHS

ZBTHS

ZBTHS

ZBTHS

ZBTHS

Other

Site

$39.50

ACT

(No

Writing)

$56.50

ACT (Plus

Writing)

$25 Late

Registration

Fee

Juniors and

Seniors

ACT scores

are returned

4-6 weeks

after test

date.

PSAT/NMSQT

http://www.collegeboard.org

Visit web site for planning

and scholarships.

Wednesday

10/14/15

Wednesday

10/7/15

ZBTHS

NT@ZB

students

will be

bussed to

ZBTHS

$15

Register at

ZBTHS

Bookstore

Or

NT@ZB

Office

Sophomores

take the

PSAT

Juniors take

the NMSQT

SAT –

Scholastic Aptitude Test

http://www.collegeboard.org

NEW COLLEGE APPLICATION AIDES THIS YEAR!!

Naviance is a new College/Career planning web-based program District 126 will be using. Juniors will use

Naviance for career and post-secondary exploration, research, and planning. Seniors will use Naviance for

college comparison and research, application planning, along with exploring scholarship opportunities. Juniors

and Seniors look for the Naviance registration station during schedule pick up to get your registration code!

Parchment is an electronic transcript service or eTranscripts that will be starting this year. Seniors will use

Parchment to send high school transcripts electronically, securely, and confidentially to two- and four-year

colleges. Parchment allows real-time tracking and email updates as transcripts move through the request and

routing process. Students can also see exactly when the college receives the transcript. Seniors, look for the

Parchment registration station during schedule pick up to get your registration code!

See Ms. Zameck or Mr. Goldman regarding SAT information.

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ZEE-BEE Boosters

Volume 1 Summer 2015

BOOSTERS’ BACKGROUND

***WHO ARE WE?***

The Athletic Boosters are a volunteer organization that supports all of Zion-Benton’s athletic teams. We donate our time and talents to make our programs first class. We provide help in areas that go beyond the “traditional” budget. We volunteer because

our contributions really help the student-athletes of ZBTHS District 126.

***WHAT WE DO!***

The Boosters raise funds through three primary activities – concession sales, spiritwear sales, and the Zee-Bee Booster golf outing. We are always looking for help, as many hands make light work! Right now we are gearing up for the 2015-16 school year. As of this printing, we are working on our ZB golf outing. It is our biggest and most important event of the year. In August we will sell Booster season passes for all home contests and organize workers for the concession stand. Please consider calling us at 847-731-9361 to find out how you can help.

‘BEE’ INVOLVED . . .

***HOW WE DO IT!***

The Boosters meet on the first Monday of every month in the Athletic Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. We meet and discuss how we can best help all of the athletes of Zion-Benton Twp. High School District 126. Our efforts really do help EVERY Zee-Bee sports team. Just this past year, we helped purchase indoor batting cages for baseball and softball, rain gear for golf, warm-ups for basketball, bags for bowling, girls’ and boys’ soccer and sport specific goods for track, football, tennis and basketball. We also pay for state qualifiers expenses, indoor tennis court time and trainers’ goods and supplies. Obviously our efforts really do make a difference, so please join us!

We are proud to announce the numerous highlights associated with the winter and spring seasons of 2014-15.

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BOOSTERS SALUTE WINTER & SPRING TEAMS & ATHLETES

Special “Congratulations” to the following Zee-Bee teams:

Majorettes: 22nd Consecutive State Title Boys’ Track: Lake Division Champions

WELL DONE BEES! We’d also like to recognize numerous individuals for their special sports achievements.

STATE QUALIFIERS

Bowling: Natalie Liewehr Boys’ Track: Michael Edwards (400M), Thomas Mosley

(800M), Jonathan Roberts (200M), Andrew Romig (Discus), Michael Edwards, Kyree McLean, DeVaughn Miller and Thomas Mosley (4x100 Relay), Michael Edwards, Kyree McLean, DeVaughn Miller and Jonathan Roberts (4x400 Relay)

Girls’ Track: Alexuss Reed (Discus), Jalah Morris (Discus) and Jonel “Raven” Morris (Shot Put)

Wrestling: Mark Miller

ALL-CONFERENCE

Baseball: Adam Gleason Boys’ Basketball: Admiral Schofield Girls’ Basketball: Marquitta Easley Cheerleading: Alyssa Amann, Miranda Hooven, Elena Martinez Girls’ Soccer: Samantha Ditgen Softball: Claire Crane, Samantha Cunnigham,

Janie Torola, Victoria Williams Sparkettes: Abigail Acosta, Amanda Hacker Boys’ Volleyball: Kyle Fitzgerald, Juan Nino, Scott Opeka

“HONORABLE MENTION” ALL-CONFERENCE

Baseball: Angel Verduzco Boys’ Basketball: Demarquis Henry Girls’ Soccer: Evelyn Osorio, Rachel Turner Girls’ Softball: Kyra Lenzi, Stephanie Munda Boys’ Volleyball: Dillon Appenzeller

MVP

Badminton: Amanda Catlin Baseball: Kyle Hemenway Boys’ Basketball: Admiral Schofield Girls’ Basketball: Marquitta Easley Girls’ Bowling: Natalie Liewehr Cheerleading: Alyssa Amann Girls’ Soccer: Samantha Ditgen, Rachel Turner Softball: Claire Crane Boys’ Swimming: Dominic Allard Boys’ Tennis: Austen Marshall Boys’ Track: Jonathan Roberts Girls’ Track: Asia Becton Boys’ Volleyball: Kyle Fitzgerald Wrestling: Mark Miller

ALL-STATE

Boys’ Basketball: Admiral Schofield– 1st Team All-State Softball: Victoria Williams- 2nd Team All-State

ALL-ACADEMIC WINNERS ~ Winter & Spring ~

Margaret Adams Giovanna Lopez Dominic Allard Austen Marshall Rachel Arauju Kevin Martinez Anavinla Beck Jennifer Morales Nicholas Bradley Jonel Morris Morgan Breyaert Craig Neal Kenneth Caples Juan Nino Claire Crane Elizabeth O’Brien Margaret Crosswhite Jordan Peel John Cruz Chad Pope Kevin Curley Alexuss Reed Samantha Ditgen Elizabeth Reynolds Graham Edwards Luke Riesterer Kyle Fitzgerald Alicya Rios Alexandria Frechette Holly Rittenhouse Paris Frierson Julia Sanchez Amanda Hacker Jordan Stickelman Lizzette Hernandez Amber Summers Shannon Klasinski Janie Torola Johann Lara Osorio Rachel Turner Jona Lee Pablo Valencia Kyra Lenzi Austin Weber Christian Lindemann Victoria Williams

Ariana Lopez Zachary Zarifan

Academic Eligibility Requirements: Junior or Senior status Receiving Varsity Letter in season 3.5 or better CUMULATIVE grade point

average

Athletic Department

Highlights

District 126

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ATTENDANCE

Experience and research tells us that daily on-time

attendance is the foundation for being successful. The

Board of Education and state law requires that students

attend school every day unless there is a valid excuse.

Valid cause for absence shall be illness, observation of

religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family

emergency, and other situations beyond the control of the

student. Any other absences may be considered truancy.

We ask that all appointments be made after school hours.

If a student needs to be released from school early, a

parent must call the Attendance Office with a verifiable

excuse. A verifiable early release excuse shall be a doctor

appointment, dental appointment, or a court appearance

and documentation substantiating the absence is required

or the absence will be considered unexcused. In each case

the student must bring a note to the Attendance Office

verifying the excused early release.

CAFETERIA

1. All students must use their picture ID with bar code

when purchasing breakfast or lunch.

2. No other student may use another student’s ID to

make a purchase.

3. Replacement IDs must be purchased at the attendance

window at ZBTHS and the principal’s office at

NT@ZB.

4. Unused lunch funds will roll to the following year. No

refunds will be provided for graduates or students

who transfer.

COLLECTION PROCEDURES

Students are expected to pay the basic fees for textbook

rentals, PE, ID card, locker, etc., when they report for

schedule pickup. Additional workbook fees are to be paid

as soon as the student is informed by his or her instructors.

Required workbooks will be available for purchase during

schedule pickup. The following procedure will be used to

collect past due accounts:

Accounts that remain overdue may be submitted to a

collection agency.

Driver Education students will not be allowed to

participate in behind-the-wheel, and course

completion will not be submitted to the state.

Seniors will not be permitted to participate in

commencement or receive their diploma.

Students will not be allowed to participate in

extracurricular social functions, such as dances.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

District 126 has a no tolerance policy towards any

controlled substance. It is the policy of District 126 that

any student under the influence or possessing, using, or

transferring any controlled substance (illegal drugs) will

be arrested, suspended, and referred to the Board of

Education. District 126 also implements an Athlete

Random Drug Testing Program. Details are available in

the Athletic Handbook located in the Athletic Office.

STUDENT/PARENT PARKING for ZBTHS

1. Parents may drop off and pickup students at the north

side of the building.

2. Students who ride the bus will get on and off at the

south and west sides of the building.

3. Students driving to school will park in the north lot

only. After school students will exit on 21st Street.

4. Students riding bicycles should follow the Rules of

the Road and pedal on the shoulder of the road with

traffic and not ride on the sidewalk. Bike racks are

provided at entrances. Please remember to lock bikes.

TEXTBOOK ISSUANCE & RETURNS

Students are required to return to the bookstore the same

books issued to them upon completion of the course at the

end of the semester or year. Failure to do so will mean

purchasing each book not returned to the Bookstore

by the published return deadline. Books will have a bar

code for issuing and returning that must not be damaged.

Books will NOT be accepted for credit if they have been

written in, defaced, water damaged,

missing bar codes, or returned after the

published deadline.

Dates and times for students to return

books will be announced and

published prior to the close of each

semester. It is the student’s responsibility to seek out this

information as well. These timelines must be followed as

inventories are taken and replacement books ordered.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ZION-BENTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 126

One Z-B Way,

21st Street and Kenosha Road

Zion, Illinois 60099

Non-Profit

Org. U.S. Postage

Paid Zion, Illinois

Permit No. 8

ATTENTION FRESHMAN PARENTS!

District 126 will be implementing a new 1:1 Technology

Initiative for all incoming freshmen at both campuses

starting this school year.

The meetings are at the Zion-Benton Twp. High School

Lecture Hall. Students are encouraged to attend the meeting,

but it is not necessary for students to attend. Students will

not be issued the required Chromebook until their

parent/guardian attends the mandatory meeting. The meeting

takes less than one hour. Parents/guardians need only to

attend one meeting.

Please check the website at www.zbths or call 847-731-9303

for questions regarding options for completing the required

meeting.

Parents/Guardians of freshmen must attend one brief meeting regarding this initiative prior to August 25.

NJROTC MOST OUTSTANDING UNIT FOR

THE 7TH TIME AND JUNIOR OLYMPIC

CHAMPS!

The Navy League has named ZBTHS

District 126's NJROTC Program as the

Outstanding Unit in Area Three, which

represents 45 schools in the Midwest

Region.

This is the 7th time in the last 12 years

District 126 has won this award. District

126's program was also named a

distinguished unit of NJROTC units for the

18th straight year.

We also celebrate our Rifle Team for

winning this summer’s Junior Olympics!

Way to demonstrate GRIT!