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District 300

High School Transition Night

January 23, 2025

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Transition Night Topics

Freshmen transition website
Overview of freshman transition activities
Core course recommendations
Elective course requests and options
Pathway programs overview
Sample freshman schedules
Summer school offerings
Health requirements
Extra-curricular offerings
Next steps

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ADMINISTRATORS

Asia Gurney

Principal

Kyle Molik

Associate Principal of Operations

Jessica Sibigtroth

Assistant Principal

Steve Gertz

Athletic Director

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ADMINISTRATION:

DEANS’ OFFICE

Jamie Randl

Assistant Principal

Jason Smith

Dean of Students

CambronCulpepper

Dean of Students

James Herff

Dean of Students

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ADMINISTRATION:

DIVISIONALS & ED SERVICES

Chris Taylor

Ed Services Specialist

John Gorby

Science Divisional

Gary Glenn

Social Studies Divisional

Dan Lindahl

Math Divisional

Patty Santella

English Divisional

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Freshmen Transition Website

Visit & bookmark this website!
Overview of transition activities. Course selection guide Course descriptions Course flowcharts List of courses for freshmen Guide for creating a freshman schedule Core course change request form Freshmen electives video And more! http://www.d300.org/freshmen

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Overview of Upcoming Transition Activities

Date(s)	Activity
January 28-February 3	Students will make elective requests with guidance from the middle school counselors. This is done in PowerSchool.
Starting the February 4th	High school counselors will visit middle schools during the school day to review elective requests with each student.
February 21	If needed, parents/guardians may submit course level change requests to the appropriate high school divisional by this date. The form is located online at http://www.d300.org/freshmen.
August 1	Finalized schedules will be available for viewing PowerSchool.

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Course Recommendations & Requests

Core Course Recommendations	Elective Course Request Process
English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies course recommendations are based on: Current courses and grades Classroom performance indicators, including student effort and motivation. Standardized test results.	Current D300 students are required to complete course requests online using PowerSchool. Students will review options of available elective courses. Students and parents will discuss the options. Students will select elective courses with support from the school counselor Students needing accommodations should speak directly with their case manager or school counselor.

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Freshmen Elective Course Options

Elective Options
There are numerous elective courses across multiple content areas available to freshman. For specific information, review the High School Course Selection Guide or the Course Selection Sheets. These items are available at http://www.d300.org/freshmen.

Content Areas with Elective Offerings

Industrial Education

Information Technology

Art

Business

English

Family & Consumer Science

Music

World Language

Social Studies

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Blended Learning Overview

Freshman Blended Courses Offered at D-CHS

Students will learn in a traditional classroom setting three days a week and use Schoology for online learning two days a week.

Honors Geometry
Honors Biology
Biology

Students will be in class the first three weeks of school to learn processes and procedures for blended learning.

The online learning days are called “blended days.”

Freshmen will not be allowed to leave the building.
Freshmen will be in the Library Media Center on blended days.
If a student’s grade drops below a 70% (C), they are required to attend their blended class with the teacher every day.

Students may go to their class to work directly with the teacher during blended days.

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Pathway/College & Career Pathway Endorsement Programs Overview

D300’s Pathway Programs offer students ten unique pathways to college and career success.
New to District 300 is our Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) College & Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) programs which are indicated with a “*” in the table to the right.
Completion of a pathway or CCPE will provide students with real world knowledge, experience, and skills to thrive in college classrooms, and to compete for 21st century careers.

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Interested in Pathway Programs?

For more information or to apply to a Pathway Program or a College & Career Pathway Endosrement, visit the website listed below or use this QR code.

www.d300.org/PathwayPrograms

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Sample Freshman Schedule

Period	Semester 1	Semester 2
1	English 9	English 9
2	Diversity in America Sports & Resistance in Am. History History Now AP Human Geography	Diversity in America Sports & Resistance in Am. History History Now AP Human Geography
3	Algebra 1B or Geometry	Algebra 1B or Geometry
4	Elective Course	Elective Course
5	Lunch	Lunch
6	Biology	Biology
7	Academic Support Period	Academic Support Period
8	Physical Education	Physical Education
9	Elective Course	Elective Course

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Sample Freshman Schedule with AVID or Music

Period	Semester 1	Semester 2
1	English 9	English 9
2	Diversity in America Sports & Resistance in Am. History History Now AP Human Geography	Diversity in America Sports & Resistance in Am. History History Now AP Human Geography
3	Algebra 1B or Geometry	Algebra 1B or Geometry
4	AVID or Music	AVID or Music
5	Lunch	Lunch
6	Biology	Biology
7	Academic Support Period	Academic Support Period
8	Physical Education	Physical Education
9	Elective Course	Elective Course

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Sample Freshman Schedule with AVID and Music

Period	Semester 1	Semester 2
1	English 9	English 9
2	Diversity in America Sports & Resistance in Am. History History Now AP Human Geography	Diversity in America Sports & Resistance in Am. History History Now AP Human Geography
3	Algebra 1B or Geometry	Algebra 1B or Geometry
4	AVID	AVID
5	Lunch	Lunch
6	Biology	Biology
7	Academic Support Period	Academic Support Period
8	Physical Education	Physical Education
9	Music	Music

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Summer School for Incoming Freshmen

Summer School Offerings
Incoming freshmen may request the following 300-level summer school courses: History Now Sports & Resistance in American History Please review the High School Course Selection Guide to review course contents and course level weights. As a reminder, students request summer classes and actual scheduling is based on staffing and minimum student requests.

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Health Requirements for Incoming Freshmen

Students will not be able to start on the first day without a completed physical exam.
Students must have a complete physical completed between August 1, 2024 and August 1, 2025– physicals must be submitted by August 1, 2025. Illinois Department of Public Health form Parent’s section must be completed Students must be up-to-date with all immunization requirements. Sports physical does not meet this requirement but the complete physical can be used for sports. All incoming freshmen must submit proof of Dental Examination prior to May 15, 2026.

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Extra Curricular Offerings

Get Involved!
Dundee-Crown High School has a club, sport, or activity for everyone! You can visit this link for more information about clubs and sports including contact information for our coaches and sponsors. Participation in extracurricular activities makes for a fun high school experience, enhances resumes, and looks good on college applications! Summer Camps are a great way to get to know peers! Being involved is an excellent way to make friends and have a connection to the Dundee-Crown Charger Community! The fall sports season begins on August 12! Cheer, Dance, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Boys & Girls Golf, Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Swimming, and Girls Volleyball.

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