Academic
School Counselors work with students, their families, and teachers to work towards academic achievement. Academic achievement being the attainment of educational goals, as determined by data such as standardized achievement test scores, grades on tests, report cards, grade point averages, and state and local assessments of academic progress. The links below will take you to specific content related to academic support.
Support Services
Tutoring @ SHS
Schaumburg High School provides tutoring services to all students throughout the school day. Students can access these services during their lunch, free period, or through their study hall. Tutoring is hosted in the Media Center at SHS. Students should request to receive a pass to attend tutoring during the school day. Below you will find additional information on the tutoring services in our building.
| Department (Room) | Times |
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| ART | Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support. |
| APPLIED TECH | Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support. |
| BUSINESS | Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support. |
| ENGLISH (202) | Tutoring is offered all periods during the school day. |
| ESL (269) | Before school 7:00–7:25 a.m. and students are also encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support. |
| HEALTH | Students are encouraged to talk to their teacher about getting extra support. |
| MATH (164) | Before school 7:00–7:25 a.m. and periods 1–8. Also after school Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:50–3:40 p.m. |
| PE (GYM) | Students are encouraged to talk to their teacher about getting extra support. |
| SCIENCE (164) | Periods 1–8 and after school Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:50–3:40 p.m. |
| SOCIAL STUDIES | Students are encouraged to talk to their teacher about getting extra support. |
| WORLD LANGUAGE (3S) | Before school Wednesday & Thursday from 7:00–7:25 a.m. Spanish students are encouraged to schedule additional times with their teachers. Chinese, French, & German tutoring is by appointment with their teacher. |
FREE TUTORING RESOURCES
Students in need of additional support are always encouraged to access the services and staff at SHS. Some students have reported success with the additional support of free tutoring services outside of the school day.
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Graduation Requirements
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Complete 18 academic units of credit.
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Physical education credit for each semester of attendance (or equivalent).
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Beginning with the class of 2022, two units of Wellness which incorporates physical education and health education
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Successfully complete:
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One unit of Unites States History
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One unit of Social Science Survey or 1/2 unit each of Government and Economics
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Three units of mathematics course work, with successful completion of a 300-level course. One of the three required units must be Algebra 1, and one unit must include Geometry content
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Two units of science (1 year-Biological science, 1 year-Additional lab science)
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One unit of art, world language, music, or vocational education (Applied Technology, Business Education, Family and Consumer Science)
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Four units of English
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Two years of writing-intensive courses, one of which must be English.
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One-half unit of Consumer Education (or equivalent)
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One-half unit of Health (This requirement ends with the class of 2021)
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Complete 30 hours of instruction in safety education (Driver education classroom instruction).
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Pass a qualifying examination of the State and Federal Constitutions, Declaration of Independence, use of the American flag, and the Australian (secret ballot) method of voting.
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Participate in State testing at an appropriate level.
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1st of their senior year.
The chart below compares the academic expectations of various post-high school opportunities available to graduates. It is intended only as a general guide. Colleges expect a student to program at least four core academic subjects into each year. Those college preparatory subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. Highly selective institutions require greater numbers of these core academics.
Counselors act as a resource but many specific questions are better directed to the college or university admissions staff. Final decisions are always up to the colleges. They are usually based on the number of academic courses and the grade point average in those courses, as well as the student's scores on standardized admissions tests (ACT, SAT).
Requirements for admission to individual colleges and universities vary. Students who cannot maintain a "C" grade average (2.0) in high school may have some difficulty qualifying for college entrance. Some colleges may admit students with lower grade point averages, but who score well on entrance exams.
| Academic Area | District 211 Graduation Requirements | Community College, Career Programs, Vocational Schools | 4-Year Colleges & Universities, Community College Transfer Programs | Highly Selective Colleges & Universities |
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| English | 4 Years | 4 Years | 4 years: Emphasis on written and oral communication and literature | 4 Years |
| Mathematics | 3 years, including a 300-level course | 2 Years | 3–4 Years: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry | 4 Years recommended through Calculus |
| Science (Laboratory Sciences) | 2 Years | 2 Years | 3–4 Years: Biology, Chemistry, Physics recommended | 4 Years: Biology, Chemistry, Physics recommended |
| Social Studies | 2 years: U.S. History and Social Science Survey or equivalent | 2 Years | 3 Years: Emphasis on history and government | 3–4 Years |
| World Language | 1 year or Vocational Education / Fine Arts | None Required | 2 Years** | 2–4 Years |
| Vocational Education or Fine Arts | 1 year of World Language | None Required | 2 Years** May include Applied Technology, Art, Business, Education, Life & Family Studies, or Music | 1 Year Recommended |
*Additional District 211 requirements include: health, consumer education, driver education, and 4 years of physical education.
**World Language preparation may be recommended or required by colleges and universities. State supported universities in Illinois may accept vocational education or fine arts courses in lieu of foreign language. Check with college of your choice or your counselor for details.
Curriculum Guide
Academic Support
At Schaumburg High School, we strive to provide academic support for all students, in order to enhance student success. While students are always encouraged to seek assistance from their academic teacher, a variety of resources are available for students seeking additional support. Please contact the student’s counselor for more information on the supports listed below.
- Grade Reporting
- Freshman LIFT
- Student Services Office
- Student Support Team (SST)
- General Study Hall
- Tutoring
- Athletic Study Hall
- SAT Suite Test Preparation Room
- AP Support
- Need Help, But Not Sure Where to Begin?
- Tutoring @ SHS
- FREE TUTORING RESOURCES
Grade Reporting
Student grades are reported by semesters. Each semester is made up of 18 weeks. Parents are informed of their student’s progress at 6- and 12-week intervals. The 6- and 12-week in-progress grades may include special comments from the teacher. Parents of students having difficulty or doing unsatisfactory work are urged to meet with teachers and/or the student’s counselor to discuss improvement options. Specific dates of all student reports are in each school’s Calendar/Handbook. Additionally, all parents may view the status of their students in classes in which the teacher is using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Freshman LIFT
Schaumburg High School’s LIFT Program is a student mentorship program aimed at easing the transition to high school. Mentors are junior and senior students who have been selected based on their leadership qualities. Student mentors and visitors to the program conduct lessons a couple days a week for our freshman students during the first half of their lunch period. These lessons are focused on providing students with resources for a successful student career and helping students establish a sense of belonging at Schaumburg High School. LIFT Teachers also check academic progress and referring students to tutorial supports.
Student Services Office
Students work with their counselor to develop a personal academic plan based on their interests and goals. The counselor can also recommend other academic supports as needed. Administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and support staff work hand-in-hand to personalize a student's academic supports. Students may be referred to the Calming Space or Transition Room
Student Support Team (SST)
Each SST consists of an administrator, counselors, and psychologist/social worker, which provides one point for parents and students to access support services. This team format provides an opportunity for staff to collaborate and to address attendance, behavior, and academic issues quickly and efficiently.
General Study Hall
Tutoring
Tutoring for various subjects is available throughout the school day. Students are able to drop in for extra support as needed to ensure academic success. The following table shows specific times and locations where these supports are available. Students are always encouraged to talk to their teachers about specific issues in their class.
Athletic Study Hall
SAT Suite Test Preparation Room
AP Support
Need Help, But Not Sure Where to Begin?
If a student has academic questions or difficulties they should contact their classroom teacher for assistance. Parents may contact teachers through email or by phone. Questions regarding scheduling, emotional health/wellness support, or post-secondary planning can also be addressed by a student’s counselor or administrator.
Tutoring @ SHS
Schaumburg High School provides tutoring services to all students throughout the school day. Students can access these services during their lunch, free period, or through their study hall. Math and Science tutoring is located in room 164, while English tutoring takes place in room 202. Below you will find additional information on the tutoring services in our building.
Department (Room): Times:
Art Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support.
Applied Tech Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support.
Business Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support.
English (202) Tutoring is offered all periods during the school day.
ESL (269) Before school 7am-7:25am and students are also encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support.
Health Students are encouraged to talk to their teacher about getting extra support.
Math (164) Before school from 7am-7:25am and periods 1-8. Also, after school Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:50pm to 3:40pm
PE (Gym) Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers about getting extra support.
Science (164) Periods 1-8 and after school Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2:50pm to 3:40pm
Social Studies Students are encouraged to talk to their teacher about getting extra support.
World Language (3S) Before school Wednesday & Thursdays from 7am-7:25am. Spanish students are encouraged to schedule additional times with their teachers. Chinese, French, & German tutoring is by appointment with their teacher.
FREE TUTORING RESOURCES
Students in need of additional support are always encouraged to access the services and staff at SHS. Some students have reported success with the additional support of free tutoring services outside of the school day.
Khan Academy
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Ask Rose Homework Hotline
1-877-ASK-ROSE
Free tutoring (call, email, or chat online)