About Timothy
Go Beyond.
Barb Stoll
From the Desk of Dr. Brad Mitchell, High School Principal
Team Timothy,
I’m starting my 11th year as principal of Timothy Christian High School. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years. The 1st graders from the year I started are now my high school students! It has been a blessing to serve staff, parents, and students.
The last couple of years have brought us numerous challenges and God has provided both guidance and protection. Our hope is that for 2022/2023 we can move into a year that feels “normal,” so we continue to covet your prayers as we ask God for ongoing guidance and wisdom.
There is one important change to the high school schedule that you need to be aware of for the coming year. Beginning on Wednesday, August 31, every Wednesday will be a 9:15am start. If students ride the bus, the doors will still open at 7:45am on Wednesday mornings and supervision will be available in the student union until classes begin for the day.
There are a couple of ways to stay connected with what’s happening at school. First, please be sure to read emails and other communications from the school. Second, I would encourage you to download the My Timothy app — it’s a great resource for school-related information!
Each summer, I spend time praying for our Timothy Christian community and this year my prayer is that we love one another with the love of Jesus. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 says: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” Please pray that as a Timothy community we can love one another like this.
Please let me know if you have any questions as the beginning of the year draws near.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brad Mitchell
High School Principal
mitchell@timothychristian.com
What's in this post
- Freshman Orientation, Open House for Freshmen Parents, & iPad Pick-Up
- iPad Pick-up for Grades 10-12
- Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
- eCampus Virtual Bookstore is Open
- What supplies does my HS student need?
- Summer Reading
- Back to School Night Videos
- High School Attendance
- Portrait Day: Monday, August 30
- Cafeteria and Lunch Program
- Student Parking
- Registration for Sports Participation
- Play Tryout Information
- PS-12th Allergy/Medication Management
- IMPORTANT for Incoming Seniors
1. Freshman Orientation, Open House for Freshmen Parents, & iPad Pick-Up
Freshman Orientation will be August 16-17 at the high school and Cedar Lake Christian Ministries. All students must be registered for the retreat by Wednesday, August 3. Freshman Retreat Registration Form. Please contact Jon Huizinga (huizinga@timothychristian.com) if you have any questions.
Open House for Freshmen Parents
Please join us an hour before the freshmen return from their orientation on Wednesday, August 17, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm for an Open House. You'll have the opportunity to tour the high school, informally meet some high school teachers, and hear more about Timothy's mission and vision.
All freshmen will receive their iPads at Freshman Orientation on August 16. If a completed physical form and birth certificate are NOT on file in the office, students will not be allowed to take their iPad home after orientation until the required items are turned in. Make sure to complete the health history section on the top of the second page of the physical form, including a signature and date from a parent/guardian before turning in the form. If you have any questions regarding immunization requirements, health/dental forms, or birth certificates, please contact Yvonne Cruz at cruz@timothychristian.com.
2. iPad/Yearbook Pick-up for Grades 10-12
10th-12th graders will pick up their iPads and yearbooks in the high school office on Wednesday, August 17, between the hours of 10:00am - 2:00pm and again from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. If students are unable to make these times, these items may be picked up from the high school office on Tuesday, August 23, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
- Important Items for Seniors BEFORE iPad Pickup:
All seniors must submit proof of receiving the MCV immunization (Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine) from their health care provider. We will not distribute your student’s iPad to them without this. - Students new to high school (grades 10-12)
The following items must be submitted to the high school office prior to iPad pickup:- A 9th grade (or most recent, if received after 9th grade) physical which includes all state-required immunizations. Make sure to complete the Health History section on the top of the second page, including a signature and date from a parent/guardian before turning in the form.
- A photocopy of your student's birth certificate.
If you have any questions regarding immunization requirements or health/dental forms, please contact Yvonne Cruz at cruz@timothychristian.com.
3. Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) for both the high school and middle school. If you are new to Timothy, please encourage your high school student to log in using their school-issued school email (coming in a separate email in the next few days) and complete the course Timothy Passport to Canvas. The purpose of this course is to help students get familiar with Canvas and its features in order to be ready for the start of the year. This will be the primary mode of distributing class materials and communication between teachers and students.
4. eCampus Virtual Bookstore is Open
To log on to eCampus, click the sign on button at the top right of the webpage. From there, click the blue “log in with Clever” to log in using the student’s Timothy email address and password. Once you are signed in, your child's schedule will be pre-loaded and books required will be shown. You will have three options to obtain books. The first option is to select “shop by schedule” and purchase new or used textbooks or electronic resources directly from eCampus. When doing this, you will not be charged a shipping fee. The second option is to again select “shop by schedule” and purchase used textbooks from Marketplace. You will have to pay shipping, but can save quite a bit of money. The third and final option is to “order the textbook bundle” and rent all of your student’s textbooks (through eCampus) for a flat fee of $425. At the end of the school year, your child will return all of his or her textbooks through eCampus during the textbook buyback at the end of the school year. However, the bundle is not usually the most cost efficient option. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the high school office at 630.833.7575 or tchs@timothychristian.com.
5. What supplies does my high school student need?
We don’t have a school supply list for high school, but students will certainly need pens, pencils, notebooks, and folders, or whichever system of organization that works best for them. A planner is always helpful, and will be provided for all Freshmen - Juniors. Math teachers will let students know at the beginning of the school year which calculator would be best; most students purchase the TI-84 (or similar). Teachers will also let students know if they need other specific items, such as index cards, three-ring binders, etc.
6. Summer Reading
All 9th grade students, 10th and 11th grade honors only, and AP English students are required to read books during the summer. Requirements vary from class to class and grade to grade, so please read the information, which includes study guides and assignments. Those students who are required to read specific books will be assessed on those books during the first week of school. Assessed books will be included in the student’s first semester English grade.
7. Back to School Night Videos
Videos containing information about student iPads, an abbreviated walk-through of a typical day’s schedule, and subject specific information from teachers, will be available on the Timothy website the week of August 22. Families new to Timothy should take the time to watch these videos during the first week of school. More information will be sent when the videos are posted.
8. High School Attendance
For our attendance policies, please see page 33-35 our parent-student handbook.
Attendance is a key to success! Please contact the school (either at tchs@timothychristian.com or 630-833-7575) before 8:15am on days when your student will be either absent or late. Please contact the school at least one to two days before any pre-planned absences, late arrivals, or appointments, so we may record the absence appropriately and/or issue a pass to be dismissed, for minimal interruption to classes. All students entering or leaving the campus during school hours for any reason need to report to the office to sign in or out with office staff.
9. Portrait Day: Monday, August 29
All students will be photographed for their school IDs, and photos of students in grades 9-11 will also be used for the yearbook. Purchasing student portrait packages is optional, and Lifetouch will provide information later on how to order portraits online through their website. The make-up date for students who are sick or absent is Monday, October 3.
10. Cafeteria and Lunch Program
Students will be able to purchase a meal deal (for $5.75) as well as à la carte items and beverages in the cafeteria. Students will give the cashier their MealTime ID to pay for items with their MealTime account or pay cash. Check out the MyTimothy app for daily meal choices. New families will receive a personal email explaining how to set up their MealTime account.
11. Student Parking
If you have a high school student who drives to school, each year they will need to register their car in the high school office during the first week of school. Students may park in the south lot and east lot (near the WAC/Middle School).
12. Registration for Sports Participation
Any students who wish to participate in sports must do the following before tryouts:
- Complete the registration process on 8to18. Even if you have registered in previous years, it needs to done each season.
- Turn in a current IHSA sports physical form to the high school office or email a copy to athletics@timothychristian.com. (Physicals are good for 13 months) A copy of the IHSA sports physical can be found here: Pre-participation Examination.
Please note that freshmen may use their current regular freshman physical form in place of the IHSA form for the upcoming school year. However, an IHSA form cannot be used in place of the regular physical form for freshmen.
Fall Sports Tryout Dates / Information
13. Fall Play Tryout Information
Calling all actors and actresses interested in play-making! The Timothy Christian Schools fall play this year will be an original production written, created, and performed by Timothy's own high school students! Directors Mrs. Stephanie Clay and Mr. Zildjian Meyer have extensive experience with play making and improvisation. With their guidance and teaching, students will create characters, scenes, script, and title of this show! If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out this audition form. When Mrs. Clay has confirmed your submission, you will receive a schedule and contract to bring with you to your audition on Monday, August 29 (7-9pm in the HS Choir Room). Any questions? Please email lanenga@timothychristian.com
14. PS-12th Allergy/Medication Management
If your student has allergies that we need to be aware of and/or you need to keep medications at school for your child, you will need to have the below paperwork filled out and turned in to the school nurse along with any necessary medications. Please bring in the proper forms and medications in their original containers on or before the first day of school.
- PS-12th Prescription Medication Authorization Form
- PS-8th Temporary Medication Authorization Form
- PS-12th IL Food Allergy Action Plan Form
- PS-12th IL Asthma Action Plan Form
- High School OTC Medication Authorization Form
If your student has food allergies or asthma, or there has been a recent change in their medical history that is relevant to school, please notify Timothy's nurse Mrs. Plaisier (plaisier@timothychristian.com). If prescription medications (including inhalers and EpiPens) are kept at school, either in the office or in your student's backpack/locker, the Student Prescription Medication Administration Authorization form must be completed and submitted at the start of each school year. This can be submitted by email, through Blackbaud or by bringing the paperwork to the office. If your student's healthcare provider has completed an Allergy Action Plan or Asthma Action Plan, please also submit this form.
15. IMPORTANT for Incoming Seniors
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) states that all students entering 12th grade will be required to show proof of two Meningococcal Meningitis (MCV) vaccines prior to beginning their senior year of high school. Many students have received a first dose previously. The second dose must be given on or after their 16th birthday. (Only one dose of Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine is needed for 12th grade if the student’s first dose was given at age 16 years or later.)
If you haven't done so already, please make arrangements to have your student vaccinated against MCV prior to the beginning of the school year. Once vaccinated, the high school office must receive documentation from the health care provider verifying that the vaccine has been administered. Your child may obtain the vaccine from your regular health care provider, a local health department, or a pharmacy such as Walmart, Costco, CVS, or Walgreens. You may submit the documentation to the office in person (please call for summer office hours), place it in an envelope marked "High School Office" and drop it in the locked box outside the high school business office doors, send it via postal mail to the high school office marked confidential, or you may send it as a pdf or jpeg via email to: tchs@timothychristian.com. This documentation must be received before your student will be given their iPad.
Thank you for your cooperation.