Learning model:  In addition to longer class periods (40 minutes) another major change to this learning model is that students at home must log in to their classes through Zoom every period.  In many cases this is called simultaneous learning.  Students who are fully remote must log in from home to every class every day.

Attendance will be taken every period.  The remote experience will look slightly different from teacher to teacher but students are expected to be logged in with cameras on every day, every period!

Class Schedule

West Chicago Community High School is committed to giving students the opportunity to perform both individually and in groups. Performance is an important part of the curriculum in classes such as music and theatre. We will be working hard during the school year to find innovative ways for students to perform in a remote environment. For example, music teachers are currently investigating new apps, websites, and strategies for students to actively work on their musical skills and receive feedback. We recognize that being able to play and perform with their classmates is an integral part of music classes and strive to recreate that as best we can remotely.

All students should be prepared for a very different type of classroom experience. Desks and tables will be distanced apart, group work will be limited or very structured and student seating will remain consistent at all times. In many classes student movement will likely be very limited. While this may limit the type of instruction our students normally experiences the restrictions being put in place are in order to protect everyone.

Students are expected to attend every class every day.  Students are responsible for their own grades and and their scores, work completion and quality will dictate their assigned grades. 

While students are following the upcoming A/B Hybrid formatted learning calendar, our PE classes will continue to be working to help our students get and stay active.  Through the course of this learning model, we will continue to work with students when they are in the building.  However, while students are remote or on a day that they are not in school, we will not be using video conference technology to have them join into their PE class.  The reasons for this are twofold.  First, physical education itself does not lend itself to the use of video conferencing technology during the course of a class.  Second, PE is an activity based class.  We would like our students up and moving during that time.  We want them to be walking, running, moving, and performing activity as much as possible. Our teachers will continue to work to provide new and different ideas for activities for all of our students, whether in person or at home.

SAT for Juniors - April 13, 2021

The SAT exam will be administered to all eligible juniors in the state of Illinois on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 starting at 7:45 a.m.  All juniors will be tested, with the exception of some special education students, who fall into “exception” categories. Any students absent on test day will be required to make up the exam on April 27.

Please be reminded of the following requirements and procedures:

• On test day, students must bring the following: The letter sent to their home, student ID, two No.2 pencils with erasers, a calculator that complies with the SAT guidelines.
• On test day, it is recommended students bring the following: a snack and drink, which must be stored under the desk during testing, extra batteries and a backup calculator.
• Students will be expected to comply with all instructions and directions from the test supervisor. Any student who is disruptive or non-compliant will be removed from the testing area and subject to disciplinary action.
• Students should eat a good breakfast on test day.

Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm on April 13th. Some students who are testing with accommodations will be dismissed at 2 p.m.

Buses will run each morning for all students and at the conclusion of both the tests. The morning bus schedule can be found at www.d94.org/bus. Juniors who chose to drive may park at Kerr-McGee.

The College Board offers students a free program to help colleges and scholarship programs find them. More information about the program and how to opt in can be found at: https://parents.collegeboard.org/college-board-programs/student-search-service

Safety Procedures:

West Chicago Community High School will take the following steps to ensure the safe administration of the SAT. Please review this document.

1. Students are required to wear a cloth mask at all times. Masks can only be removed when students are eating or drinking at their seat in the testing room.
2. Students must maintain a 6ft distance from other students at all times.
3. Students will need to complete a self-certification before entering the building.
4. As of 09/21/2020 the Illinois Department of Public Health identifies these Covid 19 symptoms: Fever 100.4 or higher, new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain of an unknown cause, new congestion/runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, nausea, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle of body aches. If a student has any COVID symptoms, the student must stay at home. Please email ascott@d94.org for next steps.
5. Students need to arrive at their designated entrance at the designated time.
6. Students will go directly to the testing room and take their assigned seat.
7. When students arrive at their assigned room, they will be required to sanitize their hands.
8. During the ten minute test break, students may leave the room only to use the bathroom. Mask wearing and social distancing must be maintained.

We appreciate your support as a parent as we prepare for the administration of the SAT exam. We are looking forward to everyone’s cooperation and a smooth administration of this exam. If you have any questions, please contact ascott@d94.org.

AP Exams

The 2021 AP exams will be administered over two weeks in May: May 3 through May 10. A full schedule for each test can be found here. Currently, the College Board has not made any announcement about if the AP tests will be administered virtually, as they were for the 2020 administration, or in person. AP test registration dates are 10/19 - 11/6, information about how to register can be found here.

PSAT 9 and 10 - EXAMS CANCELED

PSAT 9 and 10 will be given to the freshmen and sophomore class on April 21st.  All other students will remain home and learn asynchronously (remotely) that day.  Freshmen and sophomores will report to school for this state mandated assessment.  

Families and students should make the choice that is best for them in regards to returning for in person learning. Any students choosing to stay fully remote will remain enrolled in the classes they are currently enrolled in. In the All Back Learning Model, remote students will be attending school online from 9:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday as teachers will be teaching both in-person and remote students simultaneously.

While all students are expected to return to school, remote learning will remain as an option under specific parameters.  Based upon IDPH’s new guidance, remote learning is for students “who are at increased risk of severe illness, who have special health care needs, or who live with people at increased risk”.  If these exceptions apply to your student please contact our attendance office at (630) 876-6336 by 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 19th so that we can make the proper documentation for your student.