🚀 Celebrating #CSEdWeek! 🌐💻 Thank you to our teachers and staff who support computer science education for our students. To learn more about MCHS computer science classes, see the curriculum guide.
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Senior families: FAFSA opens December 31. Seniors can now create their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID in preparation for the opening date. Talk to your counselors if you need help setting up your FSA ID. #warriorready156
Congratulations to our TWO Heisman Scholarship winners! Awesome job Ali and Madison! You are both outstanding student athletes! #WarriorReady156
Congratulations to the new McHenry girls wrestling team for earning first place of 29 teams at their first tournament in Waukegan.
There were several individual honors, as well.
Read more on the district website:
https://www.dist156.org/article/1365616
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🎥 Watch the Warrior Weekly: Warrior Student Media covers coffeehouse, German classes visit to Chicago, the Biomedical Pathway, Leadership in Action students, boys basketball and the graphics Warriors Ink business.
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The Upper Campus Math Help Center is staffed every period of the school day. Students can drop into the center for homework help, assessments and study tips. At Freshman Campus we have Algebra Academy and an On-track Center. We encourage students to use these resources.
On Saturday, MCHS hosted the annual Madrigal Dinner featuring student performers entertaining the crowd with a Renaissance-themed dinner and show.
Great job, all!
Congratulations to our 52 class of 2024 Illinois State Scholars! Well done! #WarriorReady156
Congratulations to our students who participated in Sunday's Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition at Grayslake North High School.
Read more on the district's website:
https://www.dist156.org/article/1363063
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Recycle old holiday lights:
The MCHS Environmental Club is collecting old holiday lights for recycling.
Students can drop them off at Upper Campus.
Read more about the project here:
https://www.dist156.org/article/1361077
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MCHS is proud to announce the continued expansion of dual credit offerings for our students. New next year are 6 more dual credit courses. Students earn both MCHS and college credits by taking these courses. Next year, MCHS will have 24 dual credit courses worth 84 college credits available for our students to get ahead and reduce the cost of college. See a list of our dual credit courses on page 21 of our new curriculum guide. (Instagram: link in bio)
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Families, be sure to check out the 2024-2025 curriculum guide to see all the classes that will be offered next school year.
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There are twelve school days left until finals! Final exams are December 20 and 21. Warriors, be in school every day to prepare for finals. #WarriorReady156
Congratulations to our Physical Education Department for a repeat Blue Ribbon Award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
The award is based on a variety of criteria, including progressive curriculum, technology use, and much more!🏆
Current 9th, 10th and 11th grade parents/guardians: If you were not able to view last night's livestream about course selection, do not fret! The recording is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Y-S02x4XE
Honors Advanced Computer Science builds upon Computer Science A and will expose students to a large subset of the Python programming language, including its standard libraries and programming paradigms. This is a rigorous course to help students have a future in programming.
The Upper Campus PE Department is pleased to announce the 2nd Quarter Outstanding PE Student Awards.
Students are selected for demonstrating a positive attitude, participating in activities, going above and beyond, and more.
🏆Congratulations!
Current 9th, 10th and 11th grade parents/guardians: Please watch our counselors' livestream tonight at 6 p.m. as they discuss course selection for the 2024-2025 school year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Y-S02x4XE
Upper Campus Honors Principles of Biomedical Science students had a special guest in class Wednesday. Dr. Michael Rein, McHenry County Coroner, lent an arm for students to practice taking blood pressure. #WarriorReady156
Watch this to learn about our data driven placement process and the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act. We want to ensure that all students are in the most rigorous and appropriate core courses. Parents play a vital role in the process.
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