The Sequoit Weekly
Week of October 20th
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Important Upcoming Dates
The First Week and Beyond
Monday, October 21
- Math Fair 6:00-8:00 pm in the McKay Field House
Monday, October 21
- Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) 6:00pm-7:00pm (LCHS Main Entrance)
Tuesday, October 22
Instrumental Concert, 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 24
Choir Concert, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 29th
ACHS Financial Aid Night 6:30pm-7:30pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, November 5th
Non-Attendance Day
Infinite Campus Tips (NEW)
Halloween Costume Protocols (NEW)
Halloween is just around the corner, and we would like to make sure students are being safe and dressing appropriately for the school day. Please refer to the student handbook available on the school's website 24-25 Student Hand book. The expectation is that student costumes adhere to the specific principles of the D117 Dress Code, which is outlined and explained on pages 15-16 in the handbook.
Key points to remember when choosing a Halloween costume:
No masks or facial coverings are allowed.
Additionally, no look-alike weapons, or references to drugs, alcohol, or banned substances are permitted.
Language/verbiage contained in costumes or costumes that are a disruption to the learning environment are not permitted.
Please let your dean know if you have any questions or concerns about the expectations for students on Halloween. We appreciate your support and wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.
AP Exam Registration (NEW)
Taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams is an important part of all AP courses. Antioch Community High School strongly encourages all students enrolled in an AP course to take the AP exam in May 2025. Scoring well on the AP exam can often earn students college credit, saving a significant amount on tuition. Specific information about AP exam dates, course credit, and placement information for individual colleges and universities can be found at www.collegeboard.org.
AP exam registration is currently taking place through the student AP Classroom online account and will close on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Registration for AP Exams is not complete until payment is submitted through Infinite Campus or by bringing a check made out to Antioch Community High School to Ms. Catrina Sakalowski in the main office. Fees will appear in Infinite Campus under the optional fees after October 16 and can be paid through November 6. Exams not paid for by November 6 will be canceled.
Information regarding registration and payment:
Students are automatically registered for their AP Exams once they've joined their AP Classroom. If a student does not wish to take an AP exam, they must notify their teacher so we can remove the student from the exam roster.
Students and families requesting financial assistance should contact Dr. Jaclyn Orlov, jaclyn.orlov@chsd117.org.
Students and families are responsible for any extra costs above and beyond the initial testing fee including late fees, cancellation fees, and "no-show" fees.
Late registrations between November 6 and March 7 must be made in person with Dr. Orlov in the main office. College Board imposes a $40 late fee during this window of time.
If your student is ill on exam day, a doctor's note must be provided to Dr. Orlov within 24 hours of the testing time in order to be eligible for an alternate test, AND the guardian should speak with the attendance secretary indicating that the student will not be in attendance that day.
There will be a $40 fee from College Board for any exam that was ordered but not taken by a student.
From the D117 District Office (NEW)
From The Desk Of Dr. Tanya Karner, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services:
As the seasons change and days become shorter, some teens may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you notice your teen is experiencing a change in their mood and energy levels as indicated by persistent sadness, fatigue, irritability, changes in sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, and loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed lasting for more than a few weeks you may want to utilize ReferralGPS. ReferralGPS is a resource available to locate a healthcare professional for a variety of needs. If you need assistance with ReferralGPS please feel free to reach out directly to tanya.karner@chsd117.org at District Office, or james.white@chsd117.org at Antioch Community High School, or christie.hutson@chsd117.org at Lakes Community High School.
School Environment Surveys At ACHS On Tuesday (NEW)
ACHS will follow a special bell schedule on Tuesday, October 22 with an extended 3rd period to allow for students to participate in a short anonymous school environment survey using a platform called Panorama. The letter distributed earlier this fall can be viewed here. School and district leaders review the results to analyze successes, areas of growth, and areas for future focus. Questions can be directed to Assistant Principal Scott Leverentz at scott.leverentz@chsd117.org or 847-838-7767.
ACHS Financial Aid Night on October 29 (2nd Week)
ACHS Athletics (NEW)
On Friday, we honored the 1979 Antioch Sequoits Football team by inducting them into our ACHS Hall of Fame. They were our first IHSA Semifinalist and defeated #1 seeded Boylan as a 16 seed on a Wednesday and then followed up with a Saturday Victory of the Jacobs Eagles in Round 2
ACHS Activities (NEW)
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (2nd Week)
District 117 Math Fair (2nd Week)
Tonight is the District 117 Math Fair
Pics From Around Campus
Spanish Club Field Trip
Cross Country
1979 Hall Of Fame Football Team
Useful Links and Documents
Important Phone Numbers
Main Office:
847-395-1421
Attendance:
847-838-7187
Dean's Office:
847-838-7626
Nurses Office:
847-395-9176 (phone)
847-701-4828 (fax)
Student Services:
847-838-7762
College & Career Center:
847-838-7763