Administration

Dr. Scott Helton, Principal
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August 2009 

Welcome Back Students! 

Here is hoping that you are rested and ready for the 2009 – 2010 school year.  I would like to thank the class of 2010 for the leadership you have shown in the area of academic engagement.  Late last spring we were recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top schools in the United Sates of America.  This summer we were informed by the Illinois State Board of Education that we made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and met the standards for the No Child Left Behind legislation.  Thanks for demonstrating BLAZER PRIDE and taking academic engagement to another level. 

We will maintain our focus on personalizing the learning environment so that all students receive the individualized attention necessary to help them Achieve at The Highest Standards.  We continue to move forward with the construction phase of the “Building The Future” project.  A few of our highlights as we begin the year include; the completion of a new classroom addition, the renovation of our 2nd and 3rd floor science labs, upgrades to the student cafeteria, new turf and bleacher upgrades in the athletic stadium and a reconstructed student parking lot.  During the year we will access our new music wing and a renovated fitness center along with enhancements in technology throughout the building.  We are past the halfway point in the project and I would like to thank you for your patience and flexibility.

Please note that students will have to enter the building through Door #1 (Door opens at 6:30 a.m.), Door #2 (Door opens at 7:15 a.m.) or Door #5 (Door opens at 7:15 a.m.).  Once first period starts, only Door #1 will be open.  We also ask for your patience and assistance in the drop off and pick up process.  From 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. no cars will be allowed to enter the front driveway of the school (Buses only). 

We will continue our work on improving in the areas of safety and security.  We have added security cameras to high traffic areas within the building and the parking lot.  We have continued our work with a safety consultant, the A.T.H.S. Safety Committee, the District 88 Safety Committee, and the Addison Police Department to review our facility, policies, procedures and practices in all areas related to student safety and security.

We will also be working diligently with our custodial and maintenance staff to maintain a very clean environment.  Extra attention will be paid to cleaning surfaces associated with frequent contact.  We are adding hand-sanitizing units to every classroom.  We are also working very closely with the DuPage County Health department as we monitor the H1N1 virus this year.  A proactive approach in prevention, planning and surveillance will be our best defense.  If a student is ill we ask that all symptoms be reported to the attendance office so that we can tract influenza-like illnesses.  We ask that the student remain at home for 24 hours after they are free of fever.   

During the 2009 – 2010 school year we will continue our work with the P.B.I.S. (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems – A.T.H.S. Attitude) program and improve our network of care for students through our Response to Interventions program.  We will continue to focus on improving student attendance as well.  Please take a moment to review our policy concerning electronic devices and cell phones. Cell phones are to be “Off & Away During the Day”.  Later this year, we will allow students to bring in their own wireless devices.  Please partner with us to minimize disruptions and maintain an environment where students are Academically Engaged and free of distractions.

With students, parents, staff, administration, and community working together toward the same goal, we will achieve great success.

           With Blazer Pride,

 
         Scott Helton, Ed. D. Principal

Assistant Principal
Mr. Michael Bolden
630-628-3306
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 Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lisa Bollow
630-628-3311
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Assistant Principal
Mr. Adam Cibulka
630-628-3308
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Athletic Director
Mr. Matt Thompson
630-628-3330
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