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Safe2Help Program
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) and other social media platforms to report school safety issues in a confidential environment. The program also will help local officials by connecting them with mental health resources or other appropriate resources to intervene and help students before they harm themselves or others.
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Social-Emotional Support
For Parents and Students:
https://forms.gle/RvcpnM1nZaZm9YDW9 (W.I.N. What I Need Form)
For Staff:
https://forms.gle/v6iF1ru2PJiAZT6b7 (Social Work Form)
https://forms.gle/RvcpnM1nZaZm9YDW9 (W.I.N. Form)
https://empoweringeducation.org/ Empowering Education
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Need Tech Help?
Click the link and look for the yellow tab (send a messge) on the right side of the homepage.
Our School
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ALL STUDENTS WILL LINE UP , AND ENTER THROUGH DOOR #2 (TEMPT CHECKS WILL OCCUR).
PLEASE REMIND ALL CHILDREN TO WEAR A MASK, AND REMAIN A SAFE DISTANCE APART.
ALL STUDENTS WILL ENTER BEGINNING AT 8:20 A.M.
ALL STUDENTS WILL BEGIN CLASS AT 8:45 A.M.
ALL STUDENTS WILL EXIT THROUGH DOOR #2
WALKERS AND RIDERS DISMISSED AT - 2:50 P.M.
BUS RIDERS DISMISSED AT- 2:55 P.M.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND (visits will be limited due to COVID)
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND (No Cars will be allowed to enter the parking lot. Please park on the street).
Thank You for Helping Highlands Keep All Children and Staff Safe.
Principal's Corner
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Greetings Highlands Students, Parents, and Community,
I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and is ready for the 2023-2024 school year. As your new principal and an experienced administrator in 144, I am excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to meeting each one of our students, families, and community members.
Our first day of school for K-5 is Wednesday, August 23. Pre-K starts on Sept 5. Doors open for breakfast at 8:20 and school begins at 8:40, with dismissal at 2:55. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students, lunchtimes being dependent on their grade level.
The instructional portion of the school day consists of a 30-minute RTI reading and math block. This time is dedicated to improving and strengthening specific skills, a reading and language arts block, a math block, and a 30 minute “special” rotating between PE, Media, and Music. Students will continue to discuss and participate in activities related to their social and emotional well-being and can choose from a wealth of academic and non-academic extracurricular activities.
Our Meet the Teacher night is Wednesday, September 13 at 6 pm; the staff and I look forward to seeing you in attendance.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter. See you soon!
Always,
Timothy Hurd