School Office

Student Entry and Exit Procedures

Building Entry

All students will enter the building at 7:20 each day. Those who want to eat breakfast will go to the cafeteria to eat breakfast. Everyone else goes directly to their first period classes. Staff will be available to supervise all students who are in their classes and in the cafeteria.

Bus Riders

Students who ride the bus to school will enter and exit at Door 7 at the back of the school. Students have special transportation routes will enter and exit at Door 1.

Car Riders

Students who are dropped off or picked up at school will enter/exit the building at Door 1 at the front of the school off Martin Avenue. Our parking lot was redone this summer. Please review the drawing below to see the drop off/pick up routines.

Walkers

Students who walk to and from school can enter and exit at Door 1 or Door 7.

Bike Riders

Students who ride their bikes to and from school can enter and exit at Door 1 or Door 7. We have bike racks at the front and the back of the school.

Sandburg staff will be supervising the student entry/exit procedures to ensure the students are safe, the flow of traffic is continuous, and our building remains secure.

Our first concern when a child is absent is to verify the child’s safety. For that reason, it is very important that the school office knows the whereabouts of your child(ren) when they are absent or will be late arriving at school. When your child is absent or late, it is your responsibility to call the school absence line or the school office to notify the staff of your child’s absence. Please state your child’s full name, the teacher’s name, the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Please do not leave this information on your child’s teacher’s voice mail or e-mail. Substitute teachers do not have access to teachers’ voice-mail or e-mail.

If your child’s whereabouts are unknown, every effort will be made to reach you using the phone numbers you have provided. Please make sure that your child’s school office has all current phone numbers on record. If you have not notified the school with the reason of an absence and the school office has exhausted all attempts to reach you, your child will be marked truant for that school day and any other school day that your child is unaccounted for.

More more information about the District student absence policy, tardies, leaving during the school day, vacations, mental health support days, and truancy, please visit the District 15 Student Absence Policy: 

Student Absence Policy

Trina Annerino, RN
Email: annerink@ccsd15.net
Phone: 847-963-7802
Fax: 847-963-7806

Health care provided in the school health office is to support your child, allowing students to return to their classrooms. The nurse is available to work in collaboration with your child's primary healthcare provider. If you require assistance in obtaining a primary healthcare provider, please reach out to the health office for a list of community resources.

Nurses positively affect student attendance. A registered nurse at school every day allows for prompt and professional responses to health concerns and medical issues. In the event of illness or accidents, the nurse provides emergency care. 

Responsibilities of the nurse include first aid and illness care, the maintenance of student health records, the development of healthcare plans, and screenings for student vision and hearing needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring questions about immunizations, health exams, medications, or student health needs to the nurse.

The Health Services staff believes family is an essential part of good health. Your input is valued and welcome. Please feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and exchange health information. We look forward to partnering with you!

Questions? For more information about medication administration, individual health care plans, health exam forms/immunizations, and more, please contact your school nurse or visit the Health Services webpage.

Health Services

Our strong PTA provides Carl Sandburg with wonderful resources that greatly benefit our school. We understand that without the support of a strong parent community, our lofty goals and aspirations could not be met. We are always looking for volunteers at Carl Sandburg. If you would like more information about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact the PTA office.

Carl Sandburg PTSA

• 2024 ISBE Bilingual Education Award. The Illinois State Board of Education's Bilingual Education Award recognizes recipients of Federal Title III awards who have significantly improved the achievement and progress of English learners in meeting the state-designed goals for progress toward English language proficiency and challenging state academic standards.
   
• PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Implementation 2023-24. All D15 schools have been recognized with PBIS Implementation in 2023-24 for their work implementing an equitable, multitiered system of support.
   
• Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, 2021-22. All four District 15 Junior Highs received national recognition as a 2021-22 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School! The PLTW Distinguished School designation recognizes schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW (Project Lead The Way) programs, by engaging students in middle school STEM curriculum that not only builds knowledge and skills in areas including computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, but also empowering students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.
   
• 9 Blue Ribbon Schools. The No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Walter R. Sundling Junior High School, 2021 and 1996
  • Willow Bend Elementary School, 2007
  • Marion Jordan Elementary School, 2005
  • Pleasant Hill Elementary School, 2004 and 2000-2001
  • Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School, 2003
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 2000-2001
  • Carl Sandburg Junior High School, 1999-2000
  • Hunting Ridge Elementary School, 1998-1999
  • Plum Grove Junior High School, 1997-1998