2 0 16 -17 PROF I L E OF DI S T R IC T 219
NILES
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Steven T. Isoye
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Jason Ness
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR
STUDENT SERVICES
Dr. Antwan Babakhani ..847.626.2930
WEST
HIGH
SCHOOL
Recognized as the #1 Fine and Performing Arts Education Program in the
Nation in 2007 by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
5701 West Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone 847.626.2500 • Fax 847.626.3700
High School Code 143926 • www.niles219.org/west
COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR
Daniel Gin ....................847.626.2682
-Asst. Britlee Smith .......847.626.2594
DEAN, COLLEGE COUNSELING
Jerry Pope ....................847.626.3947
COUNSELORS
Ann Alegnani ...............847.626.2690
Happi Bills ....................847.626.2684
Benjamin Grais ............847.626.2691
Andrew Johnson ..........847.626.2685
Hope Kracht .................847.626.2687
Stephanie Lau ..............847.626.2689
Mark Medland .............847.626.2686
Venesa Ocasio .............847.626.2688
Mitch Stern ..................847.626.2683
Joyce Van Als!n ...........847.626.2692
REGISTRAR
Lore"a Has!ngs ...........847.626.2932
email: [email protected]
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mark Sproat, President
Brian Novak, Vice President
Carlton Evans, Secretary
Joseph Nowik, Secretary Pro Tem
Ruth Klint, Member
David Ko, Member
Linda Lampert, Member
ACCREDITATION
Illinois State Board of Educa!on
MEMBER
College Board, Illinois and Na!onal
Associa!ons for College Admission
Counseling and complies with the
NACAC Statement of Principles of
Good Prac!ce
RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
SCHOOL
Niles West is a public, four-year comprehensive high school with an enrollment of 2,560 students. The Class of 2017 contains 672 students. There is
great cultural diversity at Niles West High School. In the district’s Fall Housing
Report, over 60% of the student body reports that they speak another language. 32% qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch program. Over 90 languages are spoken, with the most common being Urdu, Spanish, and Assyrian.
Fi#y-one percent of the student popula!on is non-white.
ETHNICITY
White: 49.2%
Black:
5.9%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 30.4%
Na!ve Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
American Indian:
0.1%
Two or more races:
0.3%
COMMUNITY
Niles West High School is located approximately 8 miles north of the heart
of Chicago in Cook County. The school, along with Niles North High School,
comprises Niles Township High School District 219. District 219 serves the
communi!es of Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Skokie and Niles. The community strongly supports the school system which has an annual expenditure
per pupil of $22,340.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
The school year consists of 185 school days: two 18-week semesters. The
school day is divided into nine, 42-minute periods. Laboratory classes meet
twice a week for an addi!onal 42 minutes. The school day starts at 8:10 a.m.
and concludes at 3:23 p.m. The first semester ends on December 23, 2016
and the second semester ends on May 25, 2017.
FACULTY
There are 211 full-!me teachers, of which 85% hold a master’s degree or
beyond. The average number of teaching years is 14. The ra!o of students to
teachers is 16:1.
STUDENT SERVICES
Students receive comprehensive guidance services through 10 counselors
and one college/career counselor. The school counselors assist students
with personal, social, and academic concerns, college selec!on, and career/
voca!onal plans. In addi!on, there are several social workers and school
psychologists.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE CLASS OF 2017
To graduate, a student must earn thirty-six academic credits*, plus 1 credit
of PE for each semester enrolled at
Niles West High School. Ninety-nine
percent of graduates earn more than
44 total credits.
• 8 credits in English
• 6 credits in Mathema•cs
• 6 credits in Lab Science
• 6 credits in Social Studies
• 1 credit in Consumer Educa•on
• 8 semesters in Physical Educa•on
• 1 credit in Health Educa•on
• 2 credits in Fine Arts/Prac•cal Arts
• 1 credit in Public Speaking
• 7 elec•ve credits
* one credit equals one semester
ABILITY LEVELS
Ability levels : A student may enroll in
courses of varying levels depending on
departmental requirements, student
interest, and/or course availability.
Transcripts indicate the level of each
course taken by a student.
G - general and/or college prep
H - honors and/or advanced
A - AP weight or equivalent
GRADES, GRADE POINT
AVERAGE
Students of Niles Township High
Schools are graded on a scale of A,
B, C, D and F. Both weighted and
unweighted grade point averages
are calculated as explained below.
Star•ng with the Class of 2014, class
rank will no longer be computed for
students from Niles West High School
and District 219.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The GPA is cumula•ve based on all
courses which a student has taken,
excluding Driver Educa•on (behind
the wheel) and Pass-Fail classes. The
GPA is calculated as the total of grades
divided by the sum of the a!empted
credits. Weighted and unweighted
GPA is computed three •mes a year:
at the end of each semester and at
the end of the summer term.
Since 2014, weighted and unweighted
GPAs are based off of a 4.0 scale, with
honors and Advanced Placement
courses receiving bonus points as
demonstrated below:
Regular
GPA
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
Honors
GPA
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1.5
F = 0.0
Advanced
Placement
GPA
A = 5.0
B = 4.0
C = 3.0
D = 2.0
F = 0.0
A#er six semesters, the Highest GPA
for the class of 2017: Weighted GPA is
4.568. Unweighted GPA is 4.0
Please note that before the Fall of
2013 the school district had a unique
weighted GPA based on a 8.0 scale.
With the transi•on to a more tradi•onal weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
some course •tles may have changed.
Please contact the college counselor if
you have any ques•ons.
GRADING SCALE
90 -100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
59 and
below
=
=
=
=
=
A
B
C
D
F
COURSES WHICH DETERMINE THE
WEIGHTED GPA
This GPA is cumula•ve. All courses are
included in these averages except for
Drivers Educa•on, correspondence
courses, pass/fail courses, audit and
independent study courses, and
courses taken as part of an exchange
program.
UNWEIGHTED GRADE POINT
AVERAGE
This GPA is cumula•ve, based on all
courses which a student has taken,
excluding Driver Educa•on (behind
the wheel) and Pass-Fail classes. This
GPA is calculated as the total of grade
points divided by the sum of the attempted credits, using a standard 4.0
scale in which A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0 and
D=1.0.
VERIFICATION OF STUDENT INFORMATION
By Board of Educa•on policy, the District will only release informa•on from
a student’s permanent record if written permission is given by the student
and/or parents.
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES
College admission test scores (ACT
and SAT) are not included on the
student’s transcript. It is the student’s
responsibility to send test scores.
AP COURSE ENROLLMENT
The Board of Educa•on strongly
encourages that each student enrolls
in at least one AP course during their
tenure at District 219.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
All college representa•ves are invited
to visit Niles West High School during
the hours of 8:10 a.m. - 3:23 p.m. Call
the College/Career Resource Center
at 847.626.2594 to set up an appointment to visit with students or the
College/Career Counselor.
DISCIPLINARY RECORDS POLICY
District 219 does not share student
disciplinary records with post-secondary ins•tu•ons.
CLASS OF 2016
631 GRADUATES
MEAN ACT SCORES
English
Mathema•cs
Reading
Science
Composite
Score Interval
33-36
28-32
24-27
20-23
16-19
1-15
21.9
21.7
21.8
21.8
21.9
Percentage
<1%
12%
25%
25%
25%
10%
Note: District 219 requires all 11th
grade students to take an ACT test
as part of the state tes•ng.
DISTRIBUTION OF
CLASS OF 2016
POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANS
4 year
college
61.7%
2 year
college
32.9%
Other 5.4%
• A•ending Public school:
69 %
• A•ending Private school:
30 %
• A•ending In-State school:
80 %
• A•ending Out-of-State school: 19 %
Source: NAVIANCE. This report is from
554 surveyed based upon a class of
585.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST RESULTS
Niles West High School offers Advanced Placement courses in 27 subjects.
2016: 635 students wrote a total of 1,104 AP examina•ons, with 78%
scoring a grade 3 or be•er.
2015: 586 students wrote a total of 1,108 AP examina•ons, with 78%
scoring a grade 3 or be•er.
2014: 579 students wrote a total of 1,039 AP examina•ons, with 79%
scoring a grade 3 or be•er.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Niles West students have been accepted to these universi•es, among
others:
The University of Alabama, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Augustana College, Aurora University, Babson College, Ball State
University, Bates College, Baylor University, Bellarmine University, Beloit
College, Benedic•ne University (IL), Bentley University, Boston College,
Boston University, Bradley University, Butler University, Carleton College,
Carthage College, Case Western Reserve University, Chapman University,
University of Cincinna•, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Columbia College Chicago, University of Denver, DePaul University,
DePauw University, Dominican University, Drake University, Elmhurst
College, The George Washington University, Georgia State University,
Haverford College, Hillsdale College, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
Illinois Ins•tute of Technology, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan
University, Indiana University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa,
Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, Loyola University,
Chicago, Marque•e University, University of Miami, Michigan State
University, Michigan Technological University, Milwaukee Ins•tute of
Art and Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Minneapolis College
of Art and Design, University of Minnesota, Twin Ci•es, Mississippi State
University, University of Missouri Columbia, University of Nebraska at
Lincoln, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, New York University, University
of North Carolina School of the Arts, North Park University, Northeastern
Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University,
Oakton Community College, Pace University, Purdue University, Saint
Louis University, School of the Art Ins•tute of Chicago, Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale, St. John’s University - Queens Campus, University of Tampa, Tennessee State University, Texas A&M University, Texas
State University, Tuskegee University, Wake Forest University, Webster
University, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, University of Wisconsin,
Madison, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Xavier University
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
NWHS offers an extensive extra-curricular program that helps students expand their academic and social skills, meet
new friends, and engage in posi•ve experiences. There are 28 different sports and 90 clubs and ac•vi•es to choose from.
Here are highlights from the 2015-16 school year:
• Named to College Board’s annual AP Honor Roll for increasing access to AP exams and improving student performance
• West art students offered $3 million in scholarships
• Boys gymnas•cs team won state championship
• Dance Marathon raised almost $100,000 for Chicago Coali•on for the Homeless
NILES WEST COURSE OFFERINGS FOR INTERPRETATION OF COURSE ABBREVIATIONS
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES AVAILABLE IN ALL SUBJECTS
COMMUNICATIONS
Advanced Debate
Broadcast Produc•on 1-2
Debate
Intro to Debate
Journalism
Newspaper Produc•on
Public Speaking
Yearbook Produc•on
ENGINEERING, COMP SCI & BUSINESS
Engineering:
Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW)
Computer Integrated Manufact. (PLTW)
Digital Electronics (PLTW)
Engineering, Design & Development (PLTW)
Introduc•on to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
Advanced Principles of Engineering
Computer Science:
AP Computer Science
Introduc•on to Computer Science
AP Principles of Computer Science and So!ware
Engineering
Business:
Auto Fundamentals
Auto System, Service and Diagnos•cs
Automo•ve Collision and Repair
Business Strategies
College Accoun•ng - Financial
College Accoun•ng - Managerial
Consumer Educa•on
Inves•ng and Finance
Marke•ng, Sports and Entertainment
Work Study
ENGLISH
American Literature and Composi•on
American Studies (ALCUSH)
AP English (Literature)
AP Great American Writers (AP Eng.Lang.)
Bible & Mythology
College Preparatory English (2 levels)
Composi•on and Rhetoric
Crea•ve Wri•ng
Reading/Freshman English
Freshman English
Images of Literature
Literature of Moral Conflict
Literature of Peace & Non-Violence
Literature of Sports & American Culture
Senior English
Sophomore English (2 levels)
World Literature (2 levels)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER
ELL 1, 2, 3
ELL Algebra
ELL Algebra Fundamentals
ELL American Literature & Comp
ELL Biology
ELL Business & Technology
ELL Civics
ELL Engineering
ELL Geometry
ELL Grammar 1, 2, 3
ELL Intro to Global Studies
ELL Literature 1, 2, 3
ELL Physical Science
ELL Reading 1, 2
ELL United States History
Intro to Social Studies
ELL Bilingual Courses:
Assyrian Bilingual Algebra
Assyrian Bilingual Algebra Fundamentals
Assyrian Bilingual Biology
Assyrian Bilingual Geometry
Assyrian Bilingual Modern World History
Assyrian Bilingual Physical Science
FINE & APPLIED ARTS
Art:
Advanced 2-D Design
Advanced Studio Art
AP 2-D Design
AP Studio Art
Art Founda•ons
Ceramics 1 & 2
Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 2
Drawing/Pain•ng
Graphic Design 1
Drama:
Ac•ng
Advanced Theatre Studio
Direc•ng
Play Produc•on
Theatre Workshop
Family & Consumer Sciences:
Early Childhood Educa•on - ECE Level 1
Early Childhood Educa•on - ECE Level 2
Chefs’ Course
Gourmet and Interna•onal Foods
Commercial Foods Workshop
Fashion Design Construc•on &
Merchandising 1-2
Fashion Workshop
Music:
Band
Percussion Techniques
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Audi•on only)
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Chorus
Choral Tenor & Bass
Choral Soprano & Alto
Chamber Choir
Concert Choir, Soprano & Alto
Concert Choir, Tenor & Bass
Advanced Choir
Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra
Concert Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra
Non-Performing
AP Music Theory
Arts Apprecia•on
Digital Piano 1-2
Electronic Music
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar Ensemble
Music Theory
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I
Algebra II (3 levels)
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Sta•s•cs
Calculus
L=Lab
ELL=English
Language Learner
Geometry (3 levels)
Geometry with Engineering
Intermediate Algebra
Mathema•cal Modeling
Post Calculus Topics
Precalculus (3 levels)
Topics in Precalculus
PHYSICAL WELFARE
Adap•ve Physical Educa•on
Adventure Educa•on 1-2
Aerobics
Dance 1-2
Driver Educa•on
Freshman Founda•ons Physical Educa•on
Individual & Team Sports for Lifelong Fitness
Junior/Senior Aerobics
Varsity Physical Educa•on
Sophomore Health and Fitness
Strength and Condi•oning
Leaders 2, 3
READING
Reading 1-2
Reading 3-4
Reading 5-6
SCIENCE
Anatomy & Physiology (2 levels)(L)
AP Biology (L)
AP Chemistry (L)
AP Environmental Science (L)
AP Physics 1 (L)
AP Physics C (L)
Biology (2 levels) (L)
Chemistry (3 levels) (L)
Health Careers
Physics (2 levels) (L)
Science Topics (L)
STEM Inquiry and Research (L)
Astronomy and Modern Physics (L)
SOCIAL STUDIES
American Government & Poli•cs
American Studies (ALCUSH)
AP European History
AP Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP World History
AP United States History
Civics
Global Problems
History of La•n America and Modern Africa
Law
Modern World History
Psychology
Sociology
United States History
Western Civiliza•on
World War II
WORLD LANGUAGES
Chinese (4 years, 2 levels) plus AP
French (4 years, 2 levels) plus AP
German (4 years, 2 levels) plus AP
Hebrew (4 years, 2 levels)
Advanced Hebrew Topics
Spanish Introduc•on 1-2
Spanish (5 years, 2 levels) plus AP
Spanish Conversa•on (1 level)
Spanish Heritage 1, Honors