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Welcome to the PHS Teacher Information Center 

At Palatine High School we are proud to boast

of quality programs, exceptional staff and great learning opportunities for students. 

This Teacher Information Center aims to provide our staff with the information and resources they need to continue the quality work of empowering our students for success.  

 

We look forward to another outstanding year, and we wish our staff continued successes!

 

GO PIRATES!

Regular Bell Schedule

 

1st period 8:15 - 9:03

Homeroom 9:07 - 9:19

2nd period 9:24 - 10:12

3rd period 10:17- 11:05

4th period 11:10- 11:58

5th period 12:03- 12:51

6th period 12:56- 1:44

7th period 1:49- 2:37

8th period 2:42- 3:30

Mindset & Turbo:  Strategies for Educators

 Do you understand what growth mindset and turbo are?

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Would you like to have practical ways to apply these strategies to your work with students?

 

 

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What I Wish I'd Known as a New Teacher

It's been two decades since my first year in the clasroom. I reflect on that time and wish I'd known a few things about myself, about teaching, and about my students. Some of what I wish I'd known could have been shared with me -- some I just had to live and learn from.

 

So I offer this reflection both for new teachers as well as for those who support them. And so if you work with a new teacher, I'm hoping you might stop by their room in the next few days and share some insights from your own experience. And if you are a new teacher, then I'm hoping these reflections might help you feel validated, hopeful, and resourceful....

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Important Reminders

First Semester Starts..................................... August 12

6 Week In-Progress..................................September 23

12 Week In-Progress..................................November 4

End of First Semester................................December 20

First Semester Final Exams.................December 18-20

 

Second Semester Starts..................................January 7

6 Week In-Progress.....................................February 18

12 Week In-Progress......................................... April 6

End of Second Semester.....................................May 22

Second Semester Final Exams……………..May 20-22

*Professional Development                         Site*

Welcome to the brand new Palatine High School Professional Development site! 

 

This new site was created to support Palatine High School’s professional development plans, your initiatives in professional growth and the evaluation process. 

 

Using the new site you can: reference district/school student achievement goals, access evaluative information, access a Palatine High School Professional Development Calendar and a variety of professional development resources. 

 

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             **Ray Mills Fund**

Mr. Ray Mills served as a teacher, counselor, and Director of Guidance at Palatine High School for many years. In his tenure, he periodically helped the students who were unable to afford supplies for class projects and activities. It is the intent of the Ray Mills Committee to continue Mr. Mills’ practice, raising funds from staff, community members, former recipients, and fun-draising activities like the Chili Cook-off and Trivia Night.  Representatives of the Ray Mills Committee work with representatives from the Academic Departments, Activities, and Sports Teams to review applications, and authorize the distribution of Ray Mills Grants.

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What's New

Welcome Back Pirates!

Click here to read the Principal's welcome back letter. 

iPad Restrictions

In an effort to better serve the educational needs of our arriving students, all freshmen students will have restricted access on the use of their IPADs.    These guidelines are attached.

 

Additionally, if you have if you have a student who is failing your class, and you believe he/she should have their IPAD restricted, email the administrator.  Restrictions last until the student passes your class.

 

August 2019

NEW Final Exam Procedures 
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“With final exams approaching during the holiday season, it is common for families to request an early release from ALL exams for the entire week.  Unfortunately, early exams are not allowed, but students who will miss the entire final exam week with authorized absences, must be given an alternate make-up exam date by their administrator. Further information on the NEW  Final Exam MAKE-UP Procedures can be found here.
Teacher Evaluations
 

 Attached is the teacher evaluation document.

 

August 2019

 

Academic Corner

Department chairs have an opportunity to contribute to the Academic Corner in the Principal's Newsletter. Attached is the schedule.

 

August  2019

NEW Field Trip Procedures

Foremost , thanks to those who served on last year's Field Trip Committee!  These are the new field trip procedures, forms, and shared calendar.  Information found here.

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Now on our Field Trip Procedure Form is information on how to handle off-site misconducts or medical emergencies on field trips.

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August 2019

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