Current 8th Grade/Incoming Freshmen - Course Selection Support
December: Prepare for Course Selection/Requests:
You are welcome to review the District 128 SchooLinks & Course Planning website which has the following resources:
(Once you access the website, please select LHS as your school in the All schools drop down).
- Course Selection Resources & Counselor Support (Some resources are still being finalized)
- LHS Curriculum Guide & Course Descriptions
- Career Pathways & Additional Post-Secondary Resources
January: Attend 8th Grade Orientation & Begin Course Selection
Step 1: Attend 8th Grade Orientation with your student on Thursday, January 9th
Step 2: Receive course selection eligibility and school guidance (week of January 21st)
Step 3: Use Course Selection Resources in SchooLinks
- Click here to access District 128 SchooLinks & Course Planning (be sure to select LHS in the All schools drop down)
- Course Selection Resources & Counselor Support
- LHS Curriculum Guide & Course Descriptions
- Career Pathways & Additional Post-Secondary Resources
Step 4: Discuss as a family course selection eligibility, school guidance, and submit course requests online through D128 PowerSchool account by February 11th
Additional academic planning resources and instructions will be shared in January following orientation
Course Selection & Optional Counselor Appointments
Families with questions about course selection or the transition to high school can meet with a counselor on the dates listed below. To schedule an appointment, call Laura Wolfe at 847-327-7015 between January 13 and January 31.
Optional 8th grade counselor dates and times are listed below:
Tuesday, February 4th - Oak Grove School
Wednesday, February 5th - Hawthorn North Middle School (virtual)
Wednesday, February 5th - St. Joseph School
Thursday, February 6th - Rondout School
Friday, February 7th - Highland Middle School
Contact Information for Support
STaff | role | phone number | |
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Laura Wolfe | Data Processing Specialist | 847-327-7015 | laura.wolfe@d128.org |
Donna Warmbold | Data Processing Specialist | 847-327-7014 | donnalyn.warmbold@d128.org |
Jenny Goettsche | Assistant Principal | 847-327-7012 | jennifer.goettsche@d128.org |