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At its September 23, 2024 meeting, the District 225 Board of Education approved two important policies that will affect how students are placed in courses and how grades are calculated. Some community members have raised concerns about how these changes might impact their students currently enrolled in District 225.
During the September 23, 2024, regular meeting the Board of Education approved revisions to policies 6:135 Policy - Accelerated Placement Program and 6:281 Policy - Grade Point Average.
During the January 8, 2024, the Board of Education approved revisions to policies 2:10 Policy - Organization of the Board of Education, 4:30 Policy - Revenue and Investments, 6:183 Policy - Driver Education, 6:300 Policy - Graduation Requirements, 7:260 Policy - Exemption from Physical Education, and the addition of 5:116 Policy - Employee Health Care Benefits Access.
During the August 28, 2023, the Board of Education approved revisions to policies 2:260 Policy - Uniform Grievance; 7:180 Policy - Bullying of Students; 7:181 Policy - Harassment of Students.
During the August 17, 2023, the Board of Education approved the addition of 6:140 Policy - Education of Homeless Children; 6:340 Policy - Student Testing and Assessment Program; 7:15 Policy - Student and Family Privacy Rights; 7:100 Policy - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students; 7:260 Policy - Exemption from Physical Education; 7:285 Policy - Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program.
In addition, they approved revisions to 7:196 Policy - Academic Integrity Violations; 7:270 Policy - Administering Medication to Students; 7:305 Policy - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:305 Procedures - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:340 Procedures - Student Records; 8:12 Policy - Social Media and sunset 8:12 Procedures - Social Media.
Review a comprehensive list of policy additions, revisions or sunsets of policies the Board of Education took action on during the 2022-23 school year.
Dr. Christine M. Anderson brings a wealth of experience in instructional technology, teaching high school English as a second language, curriculum coordination, and research in collective efficacy and Seal of Biliteracy attainment.
The Board of Education approves a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Glenbrook Education Association (GEA).
The Board of Education approved Joshua Stanton as the next GBS Instructional Supervisor for P.E., Health, and Driver's Education.
Glenbrook South taps into its student body to pilot a student teaching program during the school year.
Glenbrook District 225 celebrated its grand opening of the Glenbrook School Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 13, 2023. Learn about the optional services students and staff members can access through the facility.
Dr. Idrizi will join the district as Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services and Dr. Lauren O'Malley joins as GBN's Assistant Principal of Student Services
GBN has offered its students the opportunity to learn the craft of welding since 1959. For the first time, seven female students are taking part in this elective course. Students learn about different methods of welding, including arc welding, which uses electricity to melt metals. The goal is to train students to become welders rather than to train them to think project-based. In addition to receiving HS credit, students can also receive college credits through Oakton Community College as part of the district's dual credit program.
Learn the process Glenbrook South senior Drew Duffy went through when designing the new Cook County flag.
One District 225 student is using her passion for local history to uncover and celebrate Glenbrook North just ahead of its 70th anniversary. One District 225 student is using her passion for local history to uncover and celebrate Glenbrook North just ahead of its 70th anniversary.
One District 225 student is using her passion for local history to uncover and celebrate Glenbrook North just ahead of its 70th anniversary. One District 225 student is using her passion for local history to uncover and celebrate Glenbrook North just ahead of its 70th anniversary.
Glenbrook High School District 225 debuts its 75 Years of Excellence celebration during its annual Glenbrook Day for faculty. Learn the history behind the development of our school district.
Over the summer District 225 remodeled core academic classrooms at both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. Learn more about what students can expect for the 2022-23 school year.
Glenbrook South automotive students learn how to assemble an all electric go-kart vehicle for the first time.
Glenbrook North’s woodworking students are getting hands-on education to learn what it takes to make an electronic guitar.
Glenbrook North’s woodworking students are getting hands-on education to learn what it takes to make an electronic guitar.
The $3.8 million dollar project aims to create an adaptable learning and teaching experience for our students and teachers by maximizing the space for comfort, engagement and flexibility.
Glenbrook South is one of the first public high schools in the country to use ‘Perch’ an MIT-developed weight room technology that helps athletes train starters and reduces the risk of injury.
Members of the Glenbrook South Engineering Club spent some of their summer gaining real-world experience by building a robotic arm for the American manufacturing company Belden. Learn how the experience is educating our students for the future.
While students are away from the classroom, District 225 spent time updating parts of its buildings. Learn about the changes you will see at both high schools for the 2021-22 school year.