H-F FYI - 1.23.23
Week of Jan. 23, 2023
Week of Jan. 23, 2023
TOP STORY: Summer School Sign Up Saturday
Registration for Summer School will be offered on a first-come,
first-served basis, beginning this Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8 a.m.-
Noon in the North Building Cafeteria. Summer School classes will run 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from June 12 - July 21 in the school's South Building.
SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES — Register Saturday, Jan. 28: The courses listed below will be available for those current H-F freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are interested in opening their schedule up for more electives during the next school year. All Social Science courses will be held in a traditional classroom setting. Please register for these classes on Jan. 28.
- World History (Principles*, CP, Honors)
- U.S. History (Principles*, CP, Honors)
- Economics (CP, Honors)
- U.S. Government & Politics (CP, Honors).
*Placement in Principles of World History and Principles of U.S. History is based on the recommendation of the specialized service team.
MATH COURSES — Sign up after you complete your 23/24 course selection: Courses below will be available for those incoming freshmen and sophomores who meet the following criteria. Please do not attend Registration Day on Jan. 28. Once you have registered for the 23-24 school year, you can visit the North Assistant Principal's Office to register for Summer School.
- Honors Algebra 1: Incoming freshmen who have enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors for the fall.
- Honors Geometry: Current H-F freshmen who have completed Honors Algebra 1.
SCIENCE COURSES — Complete application for consideration: Courses below will be available for those incoming freshmen and current freshmen, depending on application and teacher availability. Please do not attend Registration Day on Jan. 28. Parents will receive an email regarding their completed application status in February.
- Click here for Honors Biology application — In order to be considered for Summer Honors Biology, incoming freshmen must have successfully completed High School Honors Algebra 1, Honors Geometry, or Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry in junior high with an A or B prior to the beginning of Summer School. Students taking Summer Honors Biology must commit to taking Honors Chemistry in the fall.
- Click here for Honors Chemistry application — In order to be considered for Honors Chemistry, current H-F freshmen must have successfully completed Honors Algebra 1 with an A or B, and Honors Biology with an A or B. Students taking Summer Honors Chemistry should be enrolled in a Science course in the fall.
CREDIT RECOVERY COURSES — Sign up through your counselor: The courses listed below will be available for Credit Recovery for those students who have failed first semester courses this year. Please do not attend Registration Day on Jan. 28; you will register for these classes with your counselor.
- ENGLISH — English 1, English 2 & English 3
- MATH — Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- SCIENCE — Biology, Chemistry & Physics
All Summer School classes will be on campus, whether they are in a traditional classroom setting, or through the online Acellus program. All students will be assigned to a teacher and are required to be on campus Mondays-Friday from 8 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. There will be no classes held Monday, June 19, or Tuesday, July 4. Fees for all Summer School courses listed above — as well as transportation— will be covered again by the grant awarded to H-F during Covid.
Questions? Please contact the H-F Summer School Office at 708-335-5605 or chayes@hf233.org.
ATTENTION, SENIORS: Photos, Graduation Announcements & More
Seniors, 2023 is here and it is your year! If you haven't yet had your senior yearbook portrait taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP) — or you'd like to retake your yearbook photo — a final date has been added to the calendar. Drop-in sessions will be open from 9 a.m.-Noon on Monday, March 6, in the South Gym — this is an Institute Day for staff and there are no classes for students. After your photo has been taken you will have until March 15 to select which photo you'd like used in the Odin yearbook. If you do not select an image by that date, VIP will select one for you. Please adhere to the dress code for your photo and know that senior portraits are more formal than your Grade 9-11 photos! You can order and select photos at the VIP website — click here...
It is also time to order items for graduation! H-F is proud to partner with Jostens to provide the official school cap, gown and tassel for graduation. The cost for the graduation cap, gown and tassel was already included in your senior fee for this school year. However, other graduation items — such as official H-F graduation announcements, senior apparel, diploma frames, letterman jackets and class jewelry — can be ordered directly on jostens.com. While the cap, gown and tassel unit will be delivered to school as a group later this spring, most other items — including senior apparel, bags, hats and the custom Viking Mascot Tassel — will ship out within 5-7 business days directly to your home from Jostens. Here are some helpful links to place your order:
- Graduation Packages
- Graduation Catalog
- Class Jewelry Designer
- Letterman Jacket Designer
- Convenient Payment Options
Our Jostens reps are happy to help at any time with questions. Contact them at 708-620-8634 or by emailing cranley.office@jostens.com.
ATTENTION, JUNIORS: Time to Start Post-Secondary Planning
ATTENTION, INCOMING FRESHMEN: Two important meetings for you this week
- VIKING ACADEMIC CHALLENGE: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. — Class of 2027 incoming freshmen and their families are invited to join in this presentation to learn how to pursue rigorous learning at H-F through AP, IB and Dual Credit courses. To join the presentation on Zoom, click here (Passcode: 741741). For more information, contact the Curriculum Department at 708-335-5331 or jhester@hf233.org.
- REGISTRATION ORIENTATION: Thursday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. — Class of 2027 families, join Guidance Department Chair Mr. Schmidt on Zoom to learn all about the registration and course-selection process for the upcoming 23/24 school year. To join the meeting on Zoom, click here (Passcode: 322446). For more information, contact the Guidance Department at 708-335-5612 or james.schmidt@hf233.org.
Tickets Now on Sale: Turnabout 2023
Tickets Now on Sale: Vikings Got Talent
Save the date — Friday, Feb. 3 — for an inaugural special VTV event at H-F: Vikings Got Talent! This will be an interactive night in the Mall Auditorium, where the audience will win prizes, play games and be a decisive factor in which of our amazing students wins the talent show. Students, parents and community members are all welcome to attend. Tickets ($10/person) are now on sale in the Campus Store! Store hours are Mondays-Fridays 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m.
Did you miss the 23/24 Course Selection Online Presentation for current freshmen, sophomores and juniors? Watch a recording of the presentation in the Vimeo box above.
Disney Spirit Day
Disney Spirit Day
Spirit Days Added This Semester — PJ Day is Friday
Among his top priorities this year as H-F's new principal, Dr. Clinton Alexander has been prioritizing amplifying students' voices and increasing school spirit. One key initiative generated by his 70+ student member Principal's Advisory Council is Spirit Days. Encouraged by the great participation in the Homecoming Spirit Days in the fall, H-F is happy to announce Friday Spirit Days throughout 2nd semester! Disney Day was held on Jan. 13; next up: Pajama Day on Friday, Jan. 27.
Reminder: Winter Reading Prize Entry Closes Jan. 31
Did you finish reading a good book this Winter Break? There's still time! Click here for a curated Winter Reading Book List, or here for a link to the library's eBook and audiobook collection. When you finish a book (or two), click here to enter the library's prize drawing by Jan. 31 and come to the After-School Book Share on Friday, Jan. 27, in the H-F Library to discuss what you've read with others!
Thank you to Viking Television for capturing the year's Pursuing the Dream celebration, held on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the Mall Auditorium. Click the YouTube box above to watch the talented performers and courageous speakers.
Our Vikings put Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words into action as they participated in National Day of Service activities across Homewood and Flossmoor on their day off: Monday, Jan. 16. Above: Our H-F Wrestlers hosted a children's book drive as they read books to tots in the Fieldhouse. Other Vikings volunteered at area grade schools and businesses in clean-up events or collection events for local non-profit organizations. Click here for a CBS2 Chicago story on our Wrestling students. Great work, Vikings!
At its monthly regular meeting last Tuesday night, the District 233 Board of Education recognized and celebrated the State Champion H-F Red and White Unified Soccer teams! The teams each won their state division on a big day back in early November.
1st Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to our honors students! To be eligible for High Honors, students must be enrolled in at least five classes and achieve all As. Students who are enrolled in at least five classes and receive at least two As and no grade lower than a B are eligible for Honors. Click here to view the rolls...
Chinese New Year Celebrated on Campus
Thank you to Ms. Ding, H-F's Chinese language teacher, and her students for bringing festive Chinese New Year spirit around campus on Thursday! They toured both buildings with their festival dragons to share the news that the Year of the Rabbit begins today (Sunday, Jan. 22)! Learn more about Chinese New Year and traditional celebrations here...
Friends of Rachel Inspires Students & Staff
Thank you to our Friends of Rachel Club and sponsors for guiding 100+ students and staff through its Chain Reaction program in the North Gym on Thursday. The special event is a powerful and transformational day that can change the way people view each other forever. Students and staff participated in full-group activities and games and small-group sharing with a goal of building community and starting chain reactions of kindness at school and beyond.
H-F Scholastic Bowl Competes at Sandburg
Congratulations to the H-F Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for some impressive wins at the SWSC Meet, held at Sandburg High School on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The team defeated Andrew 210-70 and Bolingbrook 340-210, then lost a heartbreaking match to Lincoln-Way East 270-240. The team was led by junior Jack Piros with 18 toss-ups, senior Rodney Branch with 8 toss-ups, and senior Mickey McGrory with 5 toss-ups. Senior Connor Henderson also contributed a key bonus part in the win over Bolingbrook to help solidify the win.
The JV team secured a win against Andrew, and had balanced scoring in the other matches by sophomores Annelise Latham & Everett Van Til and freshmen Luke Debruin & Greg Mitchell.
Coached by Mr. Sacks, Mathematics teacher, the Varsity team competes next at Loyola Academy this weekend, and the conference season continues here at H-F on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the next SWSC regular season meet. Go, Vikings!
Viking Volunteers
Girls' Wrestling: Tournament Champions
Congratulations to our Girls' Wrestling team for capturing the tournament title in Hoffman Estates last weekend! The team is coached by Social Science teachers Mr. Aronson and Ms. Davis.
Co-Ed Cheerleading: 2nd Place
Congratulations to our Co-Ed Cheer team for finishing in 2nd Place at the Oak Forest Invitational last weekend! The team is coached by Mrs. Boyd, instructional assistant.
Student-Athlete of the Week
Please note: Only home athletic games & playoff games are shown below. For complete athletic schedules, please click here...
Monday, Jan. 23 — Periods 1-7
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)
6 p.m. — Callbacks: Group Interpretation @ Mall Auditorium
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Tuesday, Jan. 24 — Block 1 Day (Periods 1, 2, 3, 5 & 4)
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
11 a.m. — Tri-District Music Workshop @ South Building
3 p.m. — Callbacks: Musical Tuck Everlasting @ South M2
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 223 (Spanish) & North 205 (Chinese)
4:30 p.m. — Girls' Basketball (JV) vs. Bolingbrook @ North Gym
6 p.m.
- Girls' Basketball (V) vs. Bolingbrook @ South Gym
- Boys' Basketball (S) vs. L-W East @ North Gym
7 p.m. — Class of 2027 (Incoming Freshmen) Viking Academic Challenge Online Presentation on Zoom (click here) Passcode: 741741
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
7:30 p.m. — Boys' Basketball (V) vs. L-W East @ North Gym
Wednesday, Jan. 25 — Late-Start / Block 2 Day (Periods 7, 6, 5 & 4)
7:30 a.m.
- Students of the 2nd Quarter Breakfast @ Viking Room
- D233 Board of Education Planning Meeting @ Superintendent's Conference Room
1:55 p.m. — Wellness Wednesday: Rich vs. Wealthy with Mr. Suarez, School Counselor @ South G5 (click here to sign up)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing) & North 226 (French)
5 p.m. — Senior Night! Girls' Wrestling vs. Joliet Central @ Fieldhouse
5:30 p.m. — SWSC Championship: Girls' Gymnastics @ North Gym
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Thursday, Jan. 26 — Block 3 Day (Periods 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7)
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)
5 p.m. — Senior Night! Boys' Swimming & Diving vs. Lockport @ Natatorium
6:30 p.m. — Online Presentation: College Planning for Juniors on Zoom (click here) Passcode: 648218
7 p.m. — Class of 2027 (Incoming Freshmen) Registration Orientation on Zoom (click here) Passcode: 322446
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Friday, Jan. 27 — Periods 1-7
Spirit Friday: Pajama Day!
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
3:15-4 p.m.
- Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)
- After-School Book Share @ H-F Library - all welcome!
5 p.m. — Boys' Basketball (S & V) vs. Lockport @ South Gym
Saturday, Jan. 28
8 a.m.-Noon — Summer School Registration @ North Cafeteria
10 a.m. — H-F Softball Youth Clinic @ Fieldhouse
10 a.m. — Girls' & Boys' Track & Field Red vs. White @ Fieldhouse
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Enter Door 12)
11 a.m. — Boys' Basketball (F & S) vs. Hillcrest @ North & South Gyms
12:30 p.m. — Boys' Basketball (V) vs. Hillcrest @ South Gym
6-9 p.m. — Viking Baseball Boosters' Hotstove Fundraiser @ Ravisloe Golf Club
Sunday, Jan. 29
Monday, Jan. 30 — Periods 1-7
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Tuesday, Jan. 31 — Block 1 Day (Periods 1, 2, 3, 5 & 4)
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 223 (Spanish) & North 205 (Chinese)
5 p.m. — Senior Night! Girls' Basketball (JV & V) vs. Sandburg @ South Gym
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Wednesday, Feb. 1 — Late-Start / Block 2 Day (Periods 7, 6, 5 & 4)
1:55 p.m. — Wellness Wednesday: Vision Boards with Mrs. White, Social Worker @ South G5 (click here to sign up)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing) & North 226 (French)
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Thursday, Feb. 2 — Block 3 Day (Periods 1, 2, 6 & 7)
7:30 a.m. — D233 Board of Education Personnel Committee Meeting @ Superintendent's Conference Room
7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)
3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)
4:30 p.m.
- Boys' Basketball (FB) vs. Southland @ North Gym
- Girls' Basketball (FA & FB) vs. L-W East @ North Gym
6:30 p.m. — Speech Regional Showcase @ Mall Auditorium
7-9 p.m.
- Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
- Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet
Friday, Feb. 3 — Institute Day (No Classes)
7 p.m. — Vikings Got Talent! @ Mall Auditorium ($10/person)
COVID Reporting Form
Please remember to stay at home if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having COVID-19 symptoms or suspect you have COVID-19. If a student is COVID-19 positive, parents/guardians, please complete the District 233 COVID-19 Reporting Form (click here) for the Nurse's Office.
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