12 | December 8, 2016 | The highland park landmark school hplandmark.com School News TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 113 Highland Park High Schools approved for College Board’s AP Capstone Diploma program On Friday, Nov. 11, Highland Park High School was approved by the College Board to implement the AP Capstone Diploma program beginning with the 2017-18 school year. AP Capstone is offered at approximately 1,000 schools worldwide and only 29 in Illinois. The program is offered in countries such as the United States, The United Kingdom, Japan, China, Taiwan, India and Jordan. The program builds on the schools’ current AP program by adding two courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — that equips students with skills that are valued by colleges and crucial to post-secondary success. The two courses complement and enhance the discipline-specific AP courses by focusing on students’ skills in independent research, collaborative teamwork and communication, within both small and large groups and in presentation settings. Upon successful completion of the AP Capstone program, students will be awarded an AP Capstone Diploma, a distinction recognized worldwide. The AP Capstone program is another way that District 113 students can set themselves apart. The curricular teams at <strong>HP</strong>HS are examining how the program might be implemented. Currently, students at <strong>HP</strong>HS are already taking AP Seminar. Should they choose to take AP Research next year, they may be awarded the AP Capstone diploma if they have also taken four AP courses. For more information about the AP Capstone Diploma program, please contact The College Board at (212) 713-8052 or communications@collegeboard. org. National Hispanic Institute Celebración This past month, members of <strong>HP</strong>HS NHI Alumni joined 300 students from around the country (along with representatives from various Latin American countries) at NHI Celebración 2016 in McAllen, Texas. These 14 <strong>HP</strong>HS students were invited to this showcase event because of their stellar work at the various National Hispanic Institute’s Summer Leadership Programs. Dana Castilla’s team took overall second place, and Enrique Aguero was one of six students recognized as most promising individual. Participating students included: Dario Castillo, Norma Chavez, Gabriela Cruz, Stephanie Diaz, Emmanuel Guzman-Vega, Cassandra Ibarra, Casandra Martinez, Jasmin Mateos, Benecio Moncivaiz, Ana Perez, Jennifer Silva and Alejandra Valencia. <strong>HP</strong>HS FTC Robotics All three Highland Park robotics teams participated in the Northern Illinois Robotics League on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Lake Forrest High School. Team 5452, Robot to the Knee are currently ranked 11th in the state and second in their division. Follow the FTC league standings — both the division and statewide rankings at ht bit.ly/ FTCIL_VV_rankings. Computer Science Education Week Computer Science Education Week runs from Dec. 5-11. During this time, <strong>HP</strong>HS will host several guest speakers during the block days, promote CS in classrooms through specialized lessons for nearly all departments, and have a panel of current CS students visit classrooms to answer questions regarding <strong>HP</strong>HS CS courses, including the new Mobile Makers course for iOS app development. This is an exciting time in the world of computer science, with job growth exploding and imagination pushing innovation beyond what the world thought possible. Highland Park High School takes great pride in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn to code. As President Obama put it: “It is time to empower a generation of American students with the computer science skills they need to thrive in a digital economy.” Three students earn highest score possible on the October ACT Three of <strong>HP</strong>HS students received a score of 36 on the October ACT Test: Zachary Auerbach, Matthew Kisin and Elliot M. Lewis. Last year, ACT reported only 0.1 percent of students from the 2016 graduating class earned a 36. <strong>HP</strong>HS Art Club Paints Mural for New Downtown Pulse Fitness Jessica Berens and the <strong>HP</strong> Art Club painted two murals at the Pulse Fitness, the new gym in downtown Highland Park. Check out the timelapse on the <strong>HP</strong> Facebook Page (facebook.com/HighlandParkHS). NORTH SHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 Robot Revolution competition at Northwood Dec. 10 For months, Robotics Teams from all NSSD 112 middle and elementary schools have been charged with designing and programming a LEGO robot that can complete a number of challenges on the Animal Allies Board. The teams have explored the many ways innovation and technology have enabled humans and animals to exchange learning, friendship, help, daily needs, protection, amusement and love. The competition will give teams two and a half minutes to score as many points as possible with each challenge being worth different amounts of points. The competition is free and open to the public, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. IRead 2017 is coming soon Mark your calendars for the kickoff of iRead 2017 at the Highland Park Library on 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. Meet visiting authors, attend a storyteller performance and hear teachers and staff read throughout the day. Real life science Highland Park surgeon brings real-life experience to Highland Park HS students Nov. 30 <strong>HP</strong>HS students listen and laugh as Dr. Mark Hill lectures on science and what it’s like being a surgeon. North Shore Surgical Associates President and Highland Park resident Dr. Mark Hill shares his experience as a surgeon to Highland Park High School AP Biology and Anatomy and Physiology students Wednesday, Nov. 30. photos submitted
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