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Fine Arts

Performances
• The Theater group put together a performance to show to English/History classes. Here is a
link to preview the first draft of the performance. https://youtu.be/hgux8tyemeI
• Rich Township High School is hosting the Illinois High School Association Solo and
Ensemble Contest March 6, 2021

Expansion Planning Updates (as of 2/22/21)
Performing Arts:
• 136 Students programmed for Level I Performing Arts Course Fall 2021
o 65/136 of students above are programmed for DANCE
o Dance Teacher position advertised
Visual Arts:
• 440 Student enrolled in Level 1 Visual Arts courses for Fall 2021

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate Consultancy Visit Postponed until implementation of the Middle Years
Programme

Recruitment Targets:
• 100 freshman Seats; 90% of ninth grade seats are filled
• 100 sophomore Seats; 62% of tenth grades seats filled

Recruitment Updates:
Teacher team has been identified:
• Art: Mike Kolkman
• Individuals & Societies: George Vlahakis, Rashad King, Andrea Clark (trained)
• Lang. & Literature: Neil Heyman, Lenore Rendina, Brenna Dyke (trained)
• Science: Alicia Schutter (trained)
• Spanish: Elisa Richard
• Counselor: Josephine Pulido
Unfilled International Baccalaureate Program positions:
• 1- Chemistry; 2- Mathematics; 1- Physical Education with Health and Driver’s Education

Recruitment efforts:
• Visited 10 ninth grade advisories and presented Middle Year Programme as an option with
sign up link
o Jan 20; Jan21; Jan 22; Jan 27; Feb 1; Feb 9; Feb 10; Feb 11
o Yielded 40 students to sign up
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• Virtual Parent Information Meeting February 18 6PM
o Over 60 participants; yielded 11 New students
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o Current 9 graders and parents
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o Rising 9 graders and parents