Cheryl Ward: Obituary

We are sorry to hear about the loss of Cheryl Ward who passed away this Monday. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

You might recall she was Argo's only female individual state champ: 1981 IHSA State Mile Champ. Cheryl was also All State in Cross Country placing 6th at State and an All American at the University of Illinois in the 4 X 800 Relay. She is still the 8th fastest 1600 runner in Illinois State Meet history. Cheryl received both a B.A. and M.A. from University of Illinois.

The funeral will be held at Antioch Baptist Church  (708/458-5199)  7511 W 64th  St. in Summit at 11a.m. this Saturday, December 29th, 2012.

ACHS Presents: Rachel's Challenge

Rachel's Challenge is a series of student empowering programs and strategies that equip students and adults with the tools to combat bullying with an emphasis on creating a culture of kindness and compassion. The programs are based on the writings and life of 17 year-old Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at Columbine High School in 1999.  The focus of Rachel’s Challenge is to inspire “a chain reaction of kindness and compassion,” and this message will be presented to the entire school community on January 8th.  Students will experience Rachel’s Challenge during one of two school assemblies and a small group of students will later participate in a leadership workshop to find ways to keep this message of kindness a focus in the school.

As well, members of the community are encouraged to attend an evening presentation that will be held in the Auditorium at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 8th.  For more information about Rachel’s Challenge, check out their website at www.rachelschallenge.org and you may contact Denise Ghaowi, Dean of Students, at 708-467-5805 or dghaowi@argohs.net.

2012-2013 First Semester Final Exam Schedule

2012-2013 First Semester Final Exam Schedule

Wednesday 12/19/12

Period 1: 8:00 am - 9:40 am
Period 2: 9:45 am - 11:25 am

Period 7: 11:30 am - 1:10 pm

Thursday 12/20/2012Period 5: 8:00 am - 9:40 am
Period 6: 9:45 am - 11:25 am
Make-up Exams: 11:30 am - 1:10 pm

Friday 12/21/12Period 3: 8:00 am - 9:40 am
Period 4: 9:45 am - 11:25 am
Make-up Exams: 11:30 am - 1:10 pm

On December 19^th, 20^th, and 21^st all morning bus routes will have a 7:05 a.m. pick-up only. Students not having an early exam must study in the LRC or the cafeteria. Exams start at 8:00 a.m. each day. School begins at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19^th – NO late start on this day. 

 

As the semester draws to a close, we’d like parents to remind their son or daughter to prepare for final exams carefully. On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, Jean Rasmussen, our Study Skills Coordinator, will hold a seminar for parents on how to help your child study for final exams. This meeting will be held in Argo’s Learning Resource Center at 6:30 p.m. 

  

Academic Support Programs continue to be available for students who would like extra assistance:   

 

Argo After Hours    

After School Study Help in the LRC

Monday & Wednesday, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

All Subjects

 

Math Resource

Room 343

Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00–8:00 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.