Hunting Ridge School
Parent orientation for Kindergarten parents has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 1; for Grade 1-6 parents, it will be held Tuesday, September 7. Parent orientation is for parents/guardians only; students are not expected to attend. Parents will have an opportunity to visit their child(ren)'s classrooms, meet their child(ren)'s teachers, and learn what their child(ren) will be studying this year. More detailed information, including times, will be available soon.
1105 W. Illinois Avenue
Palatine, Illinois 60067-6628
Phone: (847) 963-5300
Fax: (847) 963-5306
Absence Recorder: (847) 963-5301
E-mail: murphyd@ccsd15.net
2010-11 School Hours:
Grades 1-6: 8:50 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
AM Kindergarten: 8:50–11:20 a.m.
PM Kindergarten: 12:50–3:20 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Diane Murphy, Principal
Christine Mitchell, Assistant Principal
Nancy Bergen, Secretary
Barb Templeman, Clerical Assistant
Diane Murphy, Principal
Thank you for your interest in Hunting Ridge School, home of the Hawks! More than 700 students of diverse backgrounds and cultures attend our Blue Ribbon School, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We teach children in kindergarten through sixth grade and house District 15’s LLP Program (Language Learning Program), for students in second through sixth grade, as well as three gifted classrooms for students in grades three through six.
Our school Mission Statement declares: “Hunting Ridge is a School of the Mind that fosters a child-centered environment where teachers are the facilitators of the learning process. We believe that we can develop world-class learners by providing a framework that includes opportunities for our students to advance and flourish in their independence. In an age where children must take ownership in their learning and apply their learning to life’s experiences, we must educate through a variety of strategies and a philosophy that empowers our students to strive for excellence.”
The Hunting Ridge school community seeks to create an environment that encourages high levels of student achievement. Our excellent and dedicated staff provides learning opportunities to meet the needs of every child. Students consistently exceed state averages on the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). Hunting Ridge earned the 2009 Academic Excellence Award designation on the Illinois Honor Roll (for the fifth consecutive year), a distinction that goes to high-achieving Illinois schools.
Along with academics, we follow the Hawk Habits of respecting one another, being helpful, and using kind words. The staff uses positive approaches in helping students make a positive difference at Hunting Ridge School.
We warmly welcome parents to volunteer at school and be a part of their child’s education. We also encourage parents to join our very active and involved PTA, which provides programs for our students, as well as parents, and activities for families such as our back-to-school picnic and gym nights, plus much more. The home-school connection is very evident at Hunting Ridge, and we are fortunate to have involved parents.
We are proud of our students, our staff, and our school. If you would like more information about Hunting Ridge or would be interested in visiting our school, please call us at 847-963-5300, or e-mail me at murphyd@ccsd15.net.
Sincerely,
Diane Murphy,
Principal |
