Message from Dr. Taylor
Dear Mustang Families,
A sweet surprise for our Jazz Orchestra and Honors Jazz Ensemble came this week thanks to Mr. Sturgeon and Mr. Shelato. They brought in Tito Carillo to teach our students this morning. It was a fantastic way to end the week! See pictures below. Also, take a moment to learn about our October upcoming events, including Parent Teacher Conferences.
Happy Friday! Go Mustangs~
Dr. Alexandria Rios Taylor
Principal, Mundelein High School
847-949-2200 x1257
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October 15th Deadline for Physicals!All 9th-grade students must submit a school physical. All 12th-grade students must submit proof of the second meningococcal vaccination. Students without these requirements will be excluded from school on October 15. Visit our health office website for more info. | Rosh Hashana - 9/15 - 9/17 & Yom Kippur 9/24-9/25 Our Jewish students will be observing Rosh HaShanah, Sep. 15-17, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of introspection. It culminates with Yom Kippur, Sep. 24-25, which requires a 24-hour fasting period and is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Some students may participate in additional prayers and observances throughout these dates and may be more tired than usual. We recognize that some students may be absent during this time and may require additional time to turn in assignments. Students are encouraged to speak directly to their teacher if they will need additional time for assignments or alternate dates for assessments. To learn more, click here or here for additional information. | Hispanic Heritage - 9/15 Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as "Mes de la Herencia Hispana" or "National Hispanic Heritage Month," is an annual celebration in the United States that takes place from September 15 to October 15. This month-long celebration is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the diverse cultures, histories, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. To kick-off the celebration, we put together a very brief video highlighting our students, as they talk about their pride in their heritage. Please utilize this month to celebrate and appreciate the rich tapestry of Latin cultures that make up our region, our state and our nation. For additional information regarding Hispanic Heritage, click here. |
October 15th Deadline for Physicals!
All 9th-grade students must submit a school physical.
All 12th-grade students must submit proof of the second meningococcal vaccination.
Students without these requirements will be excluded from school on October 15. Visit our health office website for more info.
Rosh Hashana - 9/15 - 9/17 & Yom Kippur 9/24-9/25
Hispanic Heritage - 9/15
To kick-off the celebration, we put together a very brief video highlighting our students, as they talk about their pride in their heritage.
Please utilize this month to celebrate and appreciate the rich tapestry of Latin cultures that make up our region, our state and our nation. For additional information regarding Hispanic Heritage, click here.
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Fall Cookout - 9/28 Join us for free food and a soccer game while connecting with others in the MHS community. This event is sponsored by MHS Parent Ambassadors. Download the Flyer | Universidad de Padres - 9/28 La primera sesión de La Universidad de Padres se celebrará este próximo 28 de septiembre en la cafetería de la escuela, de 6pm a 8pm. Para más información, puede comunicarse con Hector Gonzalez al (847) 949-2200, ext. 1269 o vea este video. | Building Tour - 9/28 We are proud to host visitors on select days through the school year. To secure a visitation time, please fill out our online form so we are able to provide the necessary information and personnel during your visit to MHS. Future building tours are planned for: |
Fall Cookout - 9/28
Universidad de Padres - 9/28
Building Tour - 9/28
Future building tours are planned for:
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Star Testing - Reading - 9/29 This year students will take the STAR reading test across the building on the same day. We will administer the STAR Reading test on Friday, September 29th on a special schedule. Please read the STAR assessment overview carefully for an overview of STAR and the logistics of the test administration. | Late Start - 10/6 Late Start Schedule-Classes begin at 9:40 am on 10/6. | No School - 10/9 Federal Holiday |
Star Testing - Reading - 9/29
No School - 10/9
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Choices Fair - 10/10 | PSAT/NMSQT Testing - 10/11 SPECIAL SCHEDULE | The Parent/Teacher Conference portal will go live on October 5th at 8:00 am. Watch your email for the registration link. |
Choices Fair - 10/10
Star Testing September 29th
All MHS students will take the reading and math STAR assessments this fall. The STAR assessments are designed to provide valuable insights into your students’ proficiency in these subjects, assisting us in determining the support and enrichment required for their academic success. We will administer the STAR reading assessment on Friday, September 28th. We will follow a special schedule on this Friday, which includes a 40-minute testing window between first and second periods.
There is no need for your student to prepare for the STAR assessment. These assessments are designed to measure their current skill levels, and there are no specific materials or study guides required. Students will take the STAR reading and math assessments in September and then again in April. This allows us to track their growth and progress in these subjects over the course of the school year.
Computer Adaptive Testing:
The STAR assessments are computer-adaptive, which means that the difficulty level of the questions adjusts based on your student’s responses. This individualized approach ensures a more accurate and personalized assessment experience and results.
STAR Reading
The STAR Reading assessment evaluates your student’s reading comprehension and skills across various domains, including word knowledge, comprehension strategies, analysis of literary text, analysis of argument, and evaluation of text.
Score Reporting
After the assessments are completed, scores will be emailed to both students and families. It is important to note that these scores are just one data point among many that we use to ensure students have the support and resources they need to succeed at MHS.
Your support in helping us gather valuable data to enhance your student's educational journey is greatly appreciated. Please emphasize the importance of your student's serious effort on these tests, as accurate scores are crucial for us to determine the necessary steps for achieving academic success.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the STAR assessments, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Taylor, Building Principal (ataylor@d120.org), or Mr. Lerner, Math Department Chair (rlerner@d120.org), at any time.
PSAT / NMSQT Testing - October 11
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, MHS will be participating in PSAT/NMSQT testing or participating in an E-Learning Day.
Class of 2027 (Freshman) - participating in an e-learning day (remain at home and follow e-learning instructions)
Class of 2026 (Sophomores) -report to campus for practice SAT exam in the morning. Participate in e-learning in the afternoon.
Class of 2025 (Juniors) - report to campus for PSAT / NMSQT. Participate in e-learning in the afternoon.
Class of 2024 (Seniors) - participating in an e-learning day (remain at home and follow e-learning instructions)
The PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will be administered free of charge. All Class of 2025 students, or the entire junior class, will automatically be registered for this exam. Students will not need to do anything special in order to take this exam. The PSAT/NMSQT will be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long.
In addition, ALL Class of 2026, or the entire sophomore class, will take a practice SAT exam on Khan Academy. This exam is to provide students with a practice exam to provide areas of focus for the school year. All students in the Class of 2025 and 2026 are required to attend these exams at MHS during the morning. See tentative schedule below. After the exam, students will be released to go home for the rest of the day.
Wednesday, October 11 Schedule
8:30 am - Room Check in
8:40 am - Exam begins
Approximately 11:00 am - Exam ends*
11:15 am - Buses leave
Rest of the day - Asynchronous course work to be completed
*Students with testing accommodations will receive a separate letter with accommodations and schedule adjustments.
Lunch will be available for students before they leave after the exam or if the exam is scheduled into the afternoon.
The PSAT/NMSQT exam and Practice SAT exam will be delivered digitally - Class of 2025 & 2026 students MUST bring their fully charged chromebooks to school for this exam. This format will be used for all spring testing in April, so this is a good trail run for students and staff to participate in prior to April.
Students may bring a calculator for this exam, however, there is an online calculator for students to use.
Students are able to highlight text.
Students may eliminate responses when choosing their answer.
The digital exam is shorter with only 98 questions total.
Students and parents were sent testing information Thursday morning, August, 24, 2023.
The PSAT/NMSQT is a multiple-choice assessment of verbal, mathematics and writing skills. The digital version is an adaptive test which means the exam will begin to deliver questions based on the students’ responses. There are several benefits to taking this exam. First, this is a great exposure to the SAT exam structure which all 11th grade students will take in April this school year. This will allow MHS to decide what math and English topics should be reviewed prior to the April SAT. In addition, top-performing juniors nationally may be eligible for money through National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Scholarship funds. This is a great opportunity for students to possibly obtain National Merit recognition and scholarship money.
To learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat. For questions, please contact akroll@d120.org
Interested in space travel or conducting science experiments in space? Here is an opportunity for you!
Higher Orbits is a non-profit with the mission of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); along with leadership, teamwork, and communication through the use of spaceflight. Mankind’s journey into space serves as an ideal launchpad to excite students of all ages about STEM/STEAM and working to fulfill their dreams and ambitions while also building teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Date: October 7th & 8th
Time: 8am – 6pm
Where: TMA 1651 Wilkening Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Register/More information/Flyers: HERE
Go For Launch delivers a multi-day, in-person, truly out of this world experience to 8th - 12th grade students leveraging spaceflight and space exploration as the launchpad for students to develop and strengthen their skills in STEM, teamwork, communication, research design, and leadership.
Go For Launch! students work side-by-side with an astronaut for the entire event -learning, growing, and developing the life-long skills that create a successful, meaningful future.
The culminating exercise is an experiment design project. The teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges from the Space & STEM fields, who will then choose a winner from each Go For Launch! event. Depending on the Series, winning experiments will be launched to and conducted aboard the International Space Station or on a suborbital flight!
Visit higherorbits.org to learn more about this program.
Videos to check out for more insights: HERE
The College of Lake County is pleased to once again offer an opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) to learn about a Career Pathway through Apprenticeships. Attached are the registration form and photo release form that students need to complete in order to register for one session of the Manufacturing Career Pathways program offered by CLC on October 17-18-19. Follow this LINK for registration and photo release forms.
There are 70 slots available. Students will receive a $50 stipend. Students will need transportation to and from the session site. MHS will assist with transportation if necessary - please contact Mr. Kapotas in the CCRC.
Deadline to register is Thursday, October 6th but space is reserved on a first come-first served basis.
Students can attend only one session, but they can select a second (2) or third (3) choice in case their first choice is filled. Most sessions will have 10-15 students max since they will be in labs.
Here are the programs and dates:
- Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics (ARM) - Thursday, October 19th (Grayslake campus)
- HVAC - Tuesday, October 17th (Grayslake campus)
- Precision Machining Technology (PMT), formerly CNC - Thursday, Oct. 19th (Grayslake campus)
- Industrial Technology (INT), Wednesday, Oct 18th (Advanced Technology Center - Gurnee)
- Welding (WFT) - Thursday, Oct. 19th (Advanced Technology Center - Gurnee)
All sessions will be offered from 4:30 -5:30 PM.
Please follow the links below for more information about the 5 different areas:
AVID
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District Communications
We have created a new Facebook page for Mundelein High School District 120 - please visit us on our new page. Please be sure to follow us on our new page, share the page with friends and “like” our page as well. We’re so glad to have you as part of our Mustang community.
Student Supports
Click here to see all the student support areas we have to offer.
Dress Code
Although we take great pride in a dress code that encourages self-expression, we do want to remind students of our student dress code policy as found in our student handbook.
- Clothing must cover all undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).
- Fabric covering all private parts must not be seen through.
- Clothing that depicts, advertises or advocates the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances is prohibited.
- Clothing that depicts pornography, nudity or sexual acts is prohibited.
Lockers
With the increased enrollment in recent years, we have been unable to provide a locker for every student at MHS. Since many students do not use a locker, we are assigning lockers to students upon request. Please click here to request a locker.
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