The Big Four:  A Vision for Improvement
 
A Research Based District Improvement Process Focusing on Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Feedback

 Over the past year, District 128 has established a relationship with well known educational researcher and author Dr. Jane Pollock.  Dr. Pollock is pictured here working with District 128 teachers at a workshop held on Feb. 23 and 24. Click here to read more about how District 128 teachers and administrators are working with Dr. Pollock and other experts to build upon the excellence in the District.

In the fall of 2010, District 128 will launch a new student data management system called, PowerSchool.  On Feb. 26, District 128 staff participated in the first of many training opportunities to learn about Power School.  Through the help of staff who volunteered to be “Power Peers,” and a new technology called Adobe ConnectNow, staff members in locations at both high schools simultaneously participated in a training program lead by the District technology trainer.  Through PowerSchool, parents and students will have access to student performance information.  District 128 will embark on new ways to communicate and provide feedback to students and parents through this new software.  Teachers will have new tools to incorporate all stakeholders in the learning process.  Teachers will eventually be able to analyze, adjust and enhance daily classroom instruction based on the student performance data collected.

The Student Assistance Programs and Illinois Judges Association is sponsoring "7 Reasons to Leave a Party", to be held Thursday, March 18 from 7:15-8:30 p.m. at the Vernon Hills High School Auditorium.

This event will feature information about possible consequences teens could face for attending a party where alcohol and drugs are present, as well as include tips for parents from students. Read more about the event in this flyer.

The 3rd annual dress collection is here!  Start your spring cleaning early and get rid of all of those formal dresses that will never be worn again!  The INTERACT club is collecting gently used formal dresses, shoes and purses for the Glass Slipper Project.  With the help of Zengeler Cleaners in Libertyville , these items will be donated to girls who are not able to purchase formal dresses for their own high school formal events.  Drop off locations are in all of the LSTs or the Main Office.  We will collect dresses until March 25.

Seniors,

Herff Jones will deliver graduation announcements on Thursday, March 4, during lunch periods in the main lobby. Bring your balance due to pick up your order. Graduation announcements are still available for purchase.

If you still need to order your graduation ring, you may do so on Thursday, March 4. A $50 deposit is required to place an order. If you still need to order a cap and gown or make a payment, visit the Herff Jones website or call them at 815.756.4743.

Graduation Party Information

Are you wondering about what classes will be offered this summer, and how much they will cost? Find that information and much more about summer school and athletic camps on this District 128 web page.

If so, check out our archives feature! It contains previous online postings, attachments, and information from the entire school year.

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