2025-2026 Course Request Verification & Auto Accelerated Placement
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Parent Portal Access (Infinite Campus)
From Monday, January 27 at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, February 3 at 12:00 p.m., parents and guardians can review course requests through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You can access the Course Request Verification by logging into the portal, selecting the "More" menu, then choosing "Quick Links" and "Course Request Verification."
- For Incoming Freshmen: Parents without accounts will receive an invitation to create their Infinite Campus account starting January 7.
Review & Confirm Course Requests
During the window from January 27 to February 3, parents and guardians can review and confirm their student's Auto Accelerated placement exceptions. If you have questions, reach out to your student's counselor or Division Head.
Important Notes:
- Core Course Placements for incoming 9th graders are based on standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and Division Head input.
- All Students must enroll in seven academic courses and one study hall.
- Students with IEPs: Courses will be finalized at individual IEP meetings.
- Capstone or Academy Courses: Students selected will be notified separately. These courses will not appear in the Course Request Verification.
- Transportation: Not provided for 0 hour classes.
Auto Acceleration Confirmation
Parents and guardians will be prompted to confirm whether their student qualifies for Auto Accelerated courses in core subjects: English, Math, Science, and Social Science. You can either confirm or opt out of these advanced placements during the January 27 to February 3 window.
Note: If the Course Request Verification and Auto Accelerate survey is not completed, course requests and Auto Accelerate placements will remain as selected.
Dual Credit Opportunities
District 214 students have the chance to earn college credit while fulfilling high school graduation requirements through Dual Credit, AP, and Concurrent Credit courses.
Students enrolled in dual credit courses will be contacted via email to complete their application.
Course Change Deadline
All course requests are final by 12:00 p.m. on February 3, 2025. Be sure to complete the Course Request Verification and Auto Accelerate survey by then.
Additional Information
For any questions related to curriculum or academic concerns, please reach out directly to your Division Head.
For more information, visit:
Contacts
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High School District 214
Kara Kendrick
Associate Superintendent for Student Services
kara.kendrick@d214.org
847-718-7685Meghan Muldoon Brown
Director of Special Education
meghan.muldoonbrown@d214.org
847-718-7550Melissa Sawadski
Health Services Supervisor
melissa.sawadski@d214.org
847-718-7674Amy Nahigian
District Special Education Coordinator
amy.nahigian@d214.org
847-718-6583Dr. Deirdre Williams
District Special Education Coordinator
deirdre.williams@d214.org
847-718-7660Jonathan Senderak
District Special Education Coordinator | Counselor
jonathan.senderak@d214.org
847-718-7549Christine O'Grady
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education
christine.ogrady@d214.org
847-718-7659
FAX: 847-718-7698Agnieszka Gula
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services
agnieszka.gula@d214.org
847-718-7498
FAX: 847-718-7698 -
Buffalo Grove High School
Jack O'Neal
Associate Principal
jack.oneal@d214.org
847-718-4012
TDD Line: 718-4001David Norman
Special Education Division Head
david.norman@d214.org
847-718-4021 -
Elk Grove High School
Steve Kolodziej
Assistant Principal for Student Services
stephen.kolodzi@d214.org
847-718-4421
TDD Line: 718-4416Adam Clayton
Special Education Division Head
adam.clayton@d214.org
847- 718-4759 -
John Hersey High School
Tina Athanasopoulos
Associate Principal
tina.athanasopo@d214.org
847-718-4812Christine Pasquesi
Assistant Director of Special Education for CLS and Inclusion
christine.pasquesi@d214.org
847-718-4886Kevin Schrammel
Special Education Division Head
kevin.schrammel@d214.org
847-718-4963 -
Prospect High School
Mary Kate Smith
Associate Principal
marykate.smith@d214.org
847-718-5212Lisa Van Wageningen
Special Education Division Head
lisa.vanwageningen@d214.org
847-718-5567 -
Rolling Meadows High School
Yolanda Stovall
Associate Principal
yolanda.stovall@d214.org
847-718-5621
TDD Line: 718-5624Tina Holze
Special Education Division Head
tina.holze@d214.org
847-718-5911 -
Wheeling High School
Don Wesemann
Associate Principal
don.wesemann@d214.org
847-718-7021
TDD Line: 718-7001Gerald Poro
Special Education Division Head
gerald.poro@d214.org
847-718-7077 -
The Academy at Forest View
Caitlyn Druger
Associate Principal
caitlyn.druger@d214.org
847-718-7771 -
Vanguard School
Scott Scholten
Associate Principal
scott.scholten@d214.org
847-718-7877