High School Information
Downers Grove North High School
Parents of 8th grade students - can you believe that your son or daughter will be in high school next year? The purpose of this page is to provide you with some information about high school. The majority of our students will attend Downers Grove North High School (DGN). This school is literally across the street to the east. For DGN, we have included information about their registration process. We have also included links to some area private schools. As always, please feel free to contact the Herrick Support Staff if you have any questions.
Herrick Counselor Keynote to 8th Grade
Science Classes - January 2017
"DGN & The Registration Process"
A big thank you goes out to the Herrick 8th grade Science teachers for inviting us every year to use some Science class time to speak about high school. The links in the presentation below are not live but they can be accessed below.
Current 8th Grade - Registration Information
In this section, we have included some information about the registration process. We have some important dates to share with you.
Early January - Individual Registration Packets get mailed to 8th grade students
1/6/17 - Herrick Math, Science, English and Foreign Language Placement Recommendations are due to DGN
2/9/17 - DGN Freshman Open House (5:15 p.m. in the field House)
2/11/17 - Freshman Registration Conferences at DGN with high school counselor.
May 2017 - Final confirmations will be mailed home to every student verifying their course selections for the 2017-2018 school year.
Early January - Individual Registration Packets get mailed to 8th grade students
1/6/17 - Herrick Math, Science, English and Foreign Language Placement Recommendations are due to DGN
2/9/17 - DGN Freshman Open House (5:15 p.m. in the field House)
2/11/17 - Freshman Registration Conferences at DGN with high school counselor.
May 2017 - Final confirmations will be mailed home to every student verifying their course selections for the 2017-2018 school year.
Open House for Incoming Freshmen - Thursday, February 9, 2017
Purpose - To acquaint families with the variety of curricular as well as athletic and co-curricular activities available at North High School.
FYI: This is a strong and successful tradition at North High School. Historically, over 85% of 8th grade families attend the program.
The Open house segment, beginning at 5:15 p.m. continuing until 6:15 p.m., provides an opportunity to visit the library, writing/fine arts lab, curricular labs and radio station. The Activity/Athletic Open House segment also begins at 5:15 p.m. continuing until 6:15 p.m. The Formal Curriculum Program begins at 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium and continues until 8:32 p.m. providing and opportunity to visit six curricular presentations.
FYI: This is a strong and successful tradition at North High School. Historically, over 85% of 8th grade families attend the program.
The Open house segment, beginning at 5:15 p.m. continuing until 6:15 p.m., provides an opportunity to visit the library, writing/fine arts lab, curricular labs and radio station. The Activity/Athletic Open House segment also begins at 5:15 p.m. continuing until 6:15 p.m. The Formal Curriculum Program begins at 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium and continues until 8:32 p.m. providing and opportunity to visit six curricular presentations.
Freshman Registration Appointments - Saturday, February 11, 2017
Purpose: To register 8th grade students for their North High courses
Use: Parents receive their scheduled appointment in the freshman registration packet mailed to each student's home during the first week of January. They will also receive a reminder of the registration appointment at the Freshman Open House.
Eighth grade registration appointments will be one-on-one: DGN counselor, parent and student. All appointments will take place in the North High Cafeteria between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Parents will be required to update any demographic (address, phone, email, etc.) information before proceeding to their counselor appointment. Parents will be notified that they must provide required documentation in order to change their address and proceed with their appointment. Counselor appointments will be 5-7 minutes in length. Students will also take their freshman ID Photo and have the opportunity to purchase Trojan Spirit Wear.
** Special Services students (students with an IEP) will be registered for courses during individual transition staffings in January and February at North High School. However, they are invited to Saturday registration to take their ID Photo and purchase Trojan Spirit Wear.
Use: Parents receive their scheduled appointment in the freshman registration packet mailed to each student's home during the first week of January. They will also receive a reminder of the registration appointment at the Freshman Open House.
Eighth grade registration appointments will be one-on-one: DGN counselor, parent and student. All appointments will take place in the North High Cafeteria between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Parents will be required to update any demographic (address, phone, email, etc.) information before proceeding to their counselor appointment. Parents will be notified that they must provide required documentation in order to change their address and proceed with their appointment. Counselor appointments will be 5-7 minutes in length. Students will also take their freshman ID Photo and have the opportunity to purchase Trojan Spirit Wear.
** Special Services students (students with an IEP) will be registered for courses during individual transition staffings in January and February at North High School. However, they are invited to Saturday registration to take their ID Photo and purchase Trojan Spirit Wear.
Important Links for 8th grade Students and Parents!
Private High Schools in Our Area
There are some great private high schools in our area. Listed below are the links to their websites - you may click on the buttons or the school image. If you are considering sending your child to a private school, please let Mr. Gross or Mrs. Quinlan know. We can coordinate communication with the school (copies of transcripts, recommendations from teachers, etc. ).
Bridgedale Academy
Like Hockey? Bridgedale Academy is a school in Woodridge that was established to meet the academic needs of serious student hockey players.
