June 2021

EXAM SCHEDULE

 Students must attend all study sessions and all exams with only the following exceptions: (1) If you have a study hall or (2) if you are vouching out of an exam, you do not need to attend that exam period or the study session preceding it.  Study sessions and exam sessions will meet for the entire time allotted.  Students not scheduled to be in a study session or exam because of the exceptions above must be either off campus or in the Media Center during those times.  Students who arrive during either a study session or an exam must report to the Media Center.  Also, the above exceptions would be the only legitimate reason for being off campus between the starting and ending times of each day.  The intent of the study sessions is to give students one more opportunity to make sure they are well prepared for an exam.  Study sessions will be held in the same room and with the same teacher as the following exam.  Students should bring study materials.  These are study sessions, not review sessions, which means that students will have this time to prepare themselves for exams, not to have the teacher prepare them.

TEXTBOOK RETURN:

Return books at the south concourse across from the gym. Textbooks may be returned between exams and for one hour after school ends each exam day.  CHROMEBOOKS AND CHARGERS:   Return to the Media Center to be examined and checked in.  Students should return their Chromebooks and chargers during exam week once their exams are over.

CALENDAR NOTES:

July 12 -30 – Viking Academy

July 12 – 14 – Senior Pictures for class of ‘22

June 7  and August 13 –   Computer Skills Test

August  17 – Freshmen  first day of school.

August  18 – First  day of school for all students.

August 25 – Underclassmen Pictures

September 6 – Labor  Day/No School

September 22 and 24 – Senior  retakes

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:  The office will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

GRADUATION:   Graduation will take place at Illiana Christian High School on June 4 at 7:30 p.m.   The ceremony will be held outside, weather permitting.  Admission is by ticket only, until 7:20 p.m.

REPORT CARDS AND DIPLOMAS:    We plan to have report cards ready by June 11.   Graduation packets for the seniors will be available to be picked up in the office after June 18.  These packets will contain their signed diploma, and an unofficial copy of their transcript.

2021-2022 CLASS SCHEDULES:     Copies of schedules, for returning students, are available to view via the Family Portal of FACTS.   If you have questions regarding your student’s schedule, please contact their counselor.  Students whose last names begin with A – K should contact Mrs. Benes at mbenes@illianaweb.org. Students whose last names begin with L – Z should contact Mr. Zandstra at nzandstra@illianaweb.org.

HEALTH RECORDS:

• The Indiana State Department of Health requires that all incoming seniors receive a 2^nd MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine. Please mail, email or drop off an updated immunization record BEFORE school starts in August. You may email records to sdeyoung@illianaweb.org.
• Any family that has filled out a Religious Objection Form for vaccinations must complete a new form EVERY YEAR. Please send an updated form, for the 2021 -2022 school year, to the office before the school year starts.  You may email updated forms to sdeyoung@illianaweb.org, or bring them to the office.

VIKING ACADEMY: Illiana’s Viking Academy, a summer camp program for elementary and middle school students, will take place July 12 -30. We will offer various academic and athletic camps for three weeks in July. Camps include but are not limited to the following:  Drama, Space Science & Engineering, Self Defense, Dancing, Cooking/Baking, various sports camps and more! To register go to the form on our website.

FALL 2021 WASHINGTON D.C. SENIOR CLASS TRIP:  On May 27, juniors received information regarding their class trip.  The dates for the trip will be October 19 – 23, 2021.  The full amount of $670 will be due on September 15; it should be turned in to their homeroom teachers.  More information will be shared as it becomes available.

FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

CURRENT ILLIANA FAMILIES! Do you have an incoming freshman? If the answer is yes, and you haven’t done so already, NOW is time to fill out Illiana’s admission application. All incoming freshmen are required to fill out the online application and enrollment packet. Class schedules are being created so please complete the admissions process and select courses as soon as possible.

• Application Instructions: Current Illiana families can access the application in their ParentsWeb/Family Portal under Apply/Enroll and start a new application. (Remember, current Illiana students do not need to fill out an application.) New families should visit the Admissions page on the Illiana website.
• After you have submitted your student’s application, you will need to enroll them by completing the online enrollment packet. Instructions for completing this packet will be emailed to you once the application for admission is submitted.
• When the enrollment packet and fee are submitted, you’ll receive instructions about choosing your freshman student’s classes. Contact Director of Admissions Jenna Dutton, at 219-558-7066 Ext. 41 or jdutton@illianaweb.org with any questions or concerns.

HOST FAMILIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: At this time we are seeking families interested in hosting an international student for this coming summer and the 2021-2022 academic year. We are thankful for the opportunity to welcome students into our community for an academic year and in some cases, an entire high school career. Please prayerfully consider being a host family for the upcoming academic year. Contact Jenna Dutton for more information. Host families receive a stipend that covers the cost of tuition for one of their own children, plus an additional summer stipend.

SENIOR PICTURES: Juniors should note that senior pictures will be taken July 12-14.  HR Imaging has provided brochures that were handed out to every junior.  The brochure contains instructions and a link to schedule an appointment.  Please check with your junior to make sure you receive the information.    Contact HR Imaging at 815-433-1766 if you have any questions.  Retakes will be September 22 and 24.  Please note: while the purchase of a photo package is not necessary, ALL seniors must be photographed by HR Imaging in order to appear in the 2022 Spire (yearbook).

FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE
2021 – 2022 TUITION, GRANTS, and EFT:

The tuition rate is $10,945.00; a $100 enrollment fee credit will be reflected on your August tuition statement.  The first tuition payment for each student is due by August 15.    Payments for August – June will be $995.  The gratitude grant of $650, for supporting church families, will be applied towards your June tuition.   The Foundation Fund makes an optional discount of $215 available to all students, please complete and return    the form with your August payment.  The Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) form is linked here. To sign up for EFT payments, return the completed form to  the office with your first payment via check or cash by August 15. EFT payments will begin with your September payment.

TRANSPORTATION – BUS SIGN UPS:   The 2021 – 2022 bus registration link is open. If your student will need bus transportation next school year, please take a moment to register them.  There is transportation from South Holland, Lansing, and Highland.  The bus registration fee for next year is $215 and will be billed on your August tuition statement.

P.I.E.

• If you still need PIE credit, you may volunteer for this Saturday, June 5 from 9-11:30 a.m. for kitchen cleaning. This earns $100 credit per adult.   If you are interested please email terrischaaf@illianaweb.org or use the com link.
• Position Opening: Next year we will need a lunch manager for Walt’s Fried Chicken, about once a month.  This is an extra $100 P.I.E. credit.  You will be fully trained.  Contact Terri Schaaf if you are interested:  708-259-0749 or terrischaaf@illianaweb.org.
• We would like to send out a BIG Thank You to our outgoing board members: Wendy Vroom, Amy Wegner and Regina Iwinski for their extra time, generosity and wisdom in supporting Illiana education!  Well done ladies!!!
• SCRIP:  Scrip tuition credit was paid out at the end of May, posted on your June statement. The last monthly SCRIP order will be submitted on June 1 at 8:00 a.m.  Online orders must be placed online by 8:00 a.m. on June 1.    Orders will be available for pick up the following Tuesday, June 8.    There will be no online scrip order for the month of July.  You may still order from the SCRIP store during the summer months.

ATHLETIC NEWS

• Fall 2021 coaching openings are:  Boys JV Soccer Coach and Boys Varsity Tennis Coach. All interested parties should contact Darren DeBoer at ddeboer@illianaweb.org.
• Tryouts:
  • Boys and Girls Soccer – August 2, 3, and 4.
  • Girls Volleyball – August 2, 3, and 4.
  • Boys Tennis – August 2, 3, and 4.
  • Girls Golf – August 2, 3, and 4.
    • The times for tryouts will be announced later.
  • Cross Country will begin practicing on August 2.
  • SPORTS PHYSICALS: The Athletic Department will be offering sports physicals here at Illiana to all incoming freshman and returning sophomore, junior and senior students on Thursday, June 3 for $30.  Please contact Bonnie Trepton at btrepton@illianaweb.org if you are interested or for more information.