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Congatulations-Boys Basketball Team for winning the Regionals - Hallsweep: Starting Monday, December 14th, All tardy students will be swept to the auditorium to receive consequences - Starting Monday, December 14th All visible phones will be confiscated. A parent conference is required for return.










On behalf of the Administrative Team and Harper Faculty and Staff, I welcome you! I look forward to an exciting, challenging, and productive 2009-2010 school year.

Students, please prepare yourselves to enter into Harper High School with a renewed spirit and the excitement of a new school, and school year. The Harper staff is eagerly awaiting you. The administration endeavors to develop and retain the best educators in the country. They are a committed and dedicated staff that will offer you the quality education you deserve.

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The Early Bird

Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

* CONGRATS to our 2010 IHSA Class 3A Boys Basketball Regional Champions!
* Police/Fire Summer Internship
* FAFSA Workshops
* Hallsweep
* Tardy Policy
* Excused Absence Policy
* Service Learning
* Pennies for Patients
* Yearbook
* Wellness Club
Service Learning

There are several service learning opportunities are available at Harper. Visit with Mr. Erik Olson in Room 217 to sign up. Seniors, remember that you need 40 service hours in order to graduate!
Harper High School has Credit Recovery
Mandatory Informational Session - Classes are $25.00 - Sign up with counselors Mr. Gettings or Dr. Green for (English I, II, II, IV; US History, World Studies, Adv. Algebra Trig, Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental, Biology, Spanish I & II) courses. (16 sessions)

Start: Saturday, February 6, 2010
End: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Students are only allowed one emergency absence before they are dropped and NO credit and NO refund will be issued, for the course. Two tardies equal one absence. ATTANDANCE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
GED Classes
Youth Guidance / 21st Century Community School is offering GED classes beginning March 8, 2010 at William Rainey Harper High School. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact: Ms. Olandis White, Youth Guidance Coordinator at (312) 451-8025.
Need Money For College? Up to $11,768.00 in "FREE" Government MONEY!!!

"Seniors, need money for college? How about up to $11,768 in free money (not a loan).

When: Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
When: Thursdays 2:40 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Counseling Department - Room 217

Seniors should attend the FAFSA Completion Workshop this week on either Wednesday 11:30 to 1:00 or Thursday after school until 6:30pm. Remember to bring your parent and their financial information, unless Mr. Harter specifically stated not to. For additional information, please click attached FAFSA Completion Workshops LINK.
Congratulations to Harper's Wrestling Team
Congratulations for your 2nd place finish at the Boys Wrestling Regional hosted at King. Glen Thomas, Jalon Bennett, and Ricky Marsaw each placed 1st. Tajaun McCalley, Steve Hurt, and Maris Carroll each placed 2nd, and Larry Brown placed 4th. Let's wish these young men well as they go to compete in the Sectional Tournament. Great Job Harper Wrestling Cardinals!!! You are truly Champions.
Local School Council 2010 Elections
The next Local School Council Election will be held on Spring Report Card Pick-Up Day -Thursday, April 22, 2010. We encourage and invite you to participate in the election by becoming a candidate for your school's council and by voting in the parent and community election.

Open LSC Nomination Vacancies
6 - Parent vacancies 2 - Teacher vacancies
2 - Community Residents vacancies 1 - Student vacancy

Be sure to pick up your Candidate Nomination Forms in Harper's Main Office - 2nd Floor Level. (Coordinator - Ms. Chrisp)
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Day 5 - Bell Schedule
Date: 3/10/2010
Boys Basketball vs. University (Sectional Game @ King HS)

Date: 3/10/2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: King High School Cottage Grove & 45th Street
Day 3 - Bell Schedule
Date: 3/11/2010
Day 4 - Bell Schedule
Date: 3/12/2010
Day 1 - Bell Schedule
Date: 3/15/2010


Exemplary Educator

Dr. Venisa Green
Harper Award

Dean Rashaun Calhoun

Academic Excellence

Hayshia Lloyd
Forward Progress

Qiaira Ross
People Respecting Others

Portia Calhoun

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