FHS Weekly Update

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Mark your calendars for the following school events:

Tuesday 11/25

Student Blood Drive

Wednesday 11/26-Friday 11/28

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Tuesday 12/2

Student Late Start

Thursday 12/4-Friday 12/5

Variety Show Performances

Monday 12/8

Winter Band Concert, 6:30pm/8:00pm

Tuesday 12/9

Incoming Freshman Night, 6:00pm

Wednesday 12/10

Winter Choir Concert, 7:00pm

Saturday 12/13

Booster Craft Fair

Final Exam Sneak Peek

Wednesday 12/17

Exams for periods 1, 3, 7

Thursday 12/18

Exams for periods 2, 4, 8

Friday 12/19

Exams for periods 5, 6

As we bring the month of November to a conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude for each of you. Fremd is a better place to be because of what you all do to make it feel like a home.

To those that have been a part of our fall athletics and activities - THANK YOU for getting involved!
For those that have graced the FHS stage with their acting, props, lighting, sound, and musical expertise - THANK YOU for lending us your talents!
To those that are newly involved in our winter sports, activities, stage productions - THANK YOU for getting involved and GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON!
To those of you waiting for your spring sports/activities to begin - THANK YOU for looking ahead!

If you haven't yet found your connection to FHS, we encourage you to check out our clubs and activities! There's a space for everyone to get involved. We hope you enjoy your extended weekend and few days of much needed rest! We are looking forward to a final few weeks of the semester upon our return on Monday December 1.

Now is the time to start planning out the last four weeks of the semester! Teachers in all classes will be reviewing key dates with their students this week, including dates for tests, quizzes, and projects as well as information about final exams. Students will have access to this PDF that can be edited within Notability for all of their classes. The organizer contains information about the final exam schedule, transportation changes, extended library hours, study tips, and more! You can download the PDF of the organizer (attached) or click on the image below for a digital google doc version.

Final Exam Schedule

Wednesday 12/17

Final exams for periods 1, 3, 7

Thursday 12/18

Final exams for periods 2, 4, 8

Friday 12/19

Final exams for periods 5 & 6

Library Hours

The library will have extended hours (3:00pm-8:00pm) during the week PRIOR to final exams (December 9-December 12).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I change my final exam schedule or move a test?

Changes will only be made for students with 3 exams on one day
Please see your administrator/the Intervention Office BEOFRE Wednesday December 10, 2025 to complete a formal request.

What classes do not take finals?

Wellness classes, certain lab or specific independent study courses
You do not need to check in to wellness, study hall or lunch

If I don't have a class during the last final exam period of the day may I leave school before the 12:20 dismissal?

Yes. For those taking the bus, the bus schedule is outlined in the image below.

May I drive to school during finals?

Only cars with valid semester 1 parking passes will be allowed to park in the lot during final exams.

What if I miss a final due to illness?

Test make-up will be open during winter break. All exams should be made up prior to the start of second semester.

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Fremd will be hosting their Annual STUDENT & Staff Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 25th. Junior and Senior level PE classes attended an informational meeting today, Monday, November 17th and will be able to sign up. Students can donate during their lunch, study hall, and during PE. If students are 16, they will need to have a permission slip filled out and signed by a parent. If students have any questions, please contact Student Council at fhsstudentcouncil@d211.org.

Fremd's Service Over Self is excited to partner with the Palatine Police and Fire Benevolent Association (PPFBA) as well as the Marine Corp to serve as a collection site for the annual Toys for Tots program. From now until December 8, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help bring joy to children in need. Donations can be dropped off at our designated collection area. Every contribution makes a difference — thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for local families! The donation bin is located in the main office hallway by Officer VanDerHoek's office.

Got old sports gear gathering dust? Give it a second life! NHS is sponsoring a gently used sports equipment drive for the program Pass It Forward. This organization aids in helping students in need stay active and involved. Drop off items like balls, cleats, bats, helmets, and other gear in the collection bins located in the main hallway /student services. Let’s team up to support others and make sure everyone gets a chance to play! Collection happening now through December 5th, 2025.

Fremd High School is implementing a new attendance code, TRI, which stands for In-School Truant. This code will be used when a student is present in the building but arrives to class more than five minutes late or leaves class without permission. The purpose of this code is to provide families with more accurate information about their student’s attendance and classroom engagement. The TR code (Truant) will continue to indicate that a student did not attend class and no valid excuse was provided, while the T code (Tardy) will continue to indicate that a student was late to class but arrived within five minutes of the bell. We appreciate your partnership in supporting consistent and responsible attendance habits for all Fremd students. Please reach out to your student's administrator with questions.

CONGRATULATIONS! Fremd was recognized as an EXEMPLARY school for the 24-25 school year on the Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) Illinois Report Card. This means that we are a school performing in the top 10 percent of schools statewide with no underperforming student groups.

Fremd English is running a TASTY fundraiser for Writers Week this year: DOZENS OF DONUTS!!!!!! Please consider buying Krispy Kreme for your family, your friends, yourself…All proceeds will used for Writers Week XXII!!! When you purchase the donuts, you can use the certificate/code at any Krispy Kreme or at Amazon Fresh.

Watch the video from our Student Services Department regarding the academic planning process here at Fremd.

Follow our college/career readiness instagram account to make sure you don't miss an important date or opportunity! Click on the image to be directly connected to instagram.

Check out the linktree put together by our Student Services Department! All your links in one convenient place...be sure to bookmark this one! Clicking on the QR code will also bring you to the website!

Seniors - make sure you are utilizing all the services D211 has to help you prepare for those applications! Click the image to go straight to the College & Career Readiness area on the District 211 website.

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Looking for more academic support? Fremd offers tutoring both during the day as well as after school. Content tutors are available to help in Math, Science, English and World Language.

Check out the tutoring center schedule here!

Physical copies of the handbook are available in the main office.

Click on the image for more information about purchasing the 2025-2026 iPad Protection Plan through MySchoolBucks.

Remember to take a moment to log your community service hours in Maia Learning! See the attachment below for details on how to put them into your account.

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