Academics
At Vernon Hills High School, academic excellence is at the heart of everything we do. With a wide range of courses—from core subjects to Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and Career & Technical Education—students are empowered to explore their interests, challenge themselves, and prepare for life beyond high school. Our dedicated faculty and diverse offerings help every Cougar discover their path and achieve their potential.
Peer Tutors Available Times
| Periods | ScheduleD Times |
|---|---|
| 0 Period |
8:00 - 8:40 |
|
Period 1 |
8:45 - 9:30 |
| Period 2 | 9:35 - 10:25 |
| Period 3 | 10:30 - 11:15 |
| Period 4 | 11:20 - 12:05 |
| Period 5 | 12:10 - 12:55 |
| Period 6 | 1:00 - 1:45 |
| Period 7 | 1:50 - 2:25 |
| Period 8 | 2:40 - 3:25 |
| After School | 3:30 - 4:00 |
Testing Center
The VHHS Testing Center is open every school day from 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Academic Help Desks
Math Help Desk
What: Ask questions or get additional explanation on any math concept
When: Before School / Periods 1-8
Where: 2400
Who: Open to all VHHS Students
Tips:
- No appointment with a teacher necessary.
- The Math Help desk is a great place to come to ask questions about any level of math.
- Teachers at the Math Help Desk can help you study/practice for quizzes and tests, or review a concept/lesson that you missed while absent.
- While the Math Help Desk teachers will assist you in completing your homework, we ask that you attempt the assignment first and seek help when you have a specific question about a problem. Additionally, teachers ask that you seek support from a peer tutor prior to meeting with a staff member for support.
| Period | Teacher |
|---|---|
| Before School | TBD |
| 1 | Mr. Joe |
| 2 | Ms. Ciura |
| 3 | Ms. Kolle / Math Tutor |
| 4 | Ms. Harman / Math Tutor |
| 5 | Ms. Geltner / Math Tutor |
| 6 | Mr. Szabo / Math Tutor |
| 7 | Ms. Tye |
| 8 | Ms. Chapman |
Science Help Desk
What: Support in all science subjects
When: Before School / Periods 1-8
Where: 2400
Who: Open to all VHHS students
Tips:
- No appointment necessary.
- The Science Help desk is a great place to ask questions about any level of science.
- Teachers at the Science Help Desk can help you study/practice for quizzes and tests, or review a concept/lesson that you missed while absent.
- While the Science Help Desk teachers will assist you in completing your homework, we ask that you attempt the assignment first and seek help when you have a specific question about a problem.
| Period | Teacher |
|---|---|
| Before School | TBD |
| 1 | Mr. Ravenscraft |
| 2 | Mr. Walgren |
| 3 | Ms. Choi / Science Tutor |
| 4 | Ms. Harris / Science Tutor |
| 5 | Ms. Doll / Science Tutor |
| 6 | Mr. Mekaelian / Science Tutor |
| 7 | Dr. Roychowdhury |
| 8 | Peer Tutor Available |
English Help Desk
What: Conference with a peer tutor about any piece of writing (bring your rubric)
When: Periods 1-8
Where: 2400
Who: Open to all VHHS Students
Tips:
- No appointment necessary.
- Have your assignment, prompt & rubric ready to go.
- Have a clear idea of what you'd like the tutors to help you with (say, sentence errors and imagery. . .) Avoid general statements such as "Can you look over my paper?"
- Use this recommended chart to organize your questions before, during and after the writing conference.
- Do not expect the tutors to read an entire paper during your conference.
- Make additional visits to the ARC for longer writing pieces
World Language Help Desk
What: World Languages learning support from peer tutors
When: Periods 1-8
Where: 2400
Who: Open to all VHHS students
Tips:
- No appointment necessary.
- The WL Help Help desk is a great place to ask questions about how to study a language and tips for success.
- WL Desk can help you study/practice for quizzes and tests, or review a concept/lesson that you missed while absent.
- While the WL Help Desk peer tutors will assist you in completing your homework, we ask that you attempt the assignment first and seek help when you have a specific question about a problem.