Incoming Freshmen
Class of 2026 Information
The incoming freshmen registration process typically begins in late September/early October. At this time, contact information for incoming freshmen (current 8th graders) is requested from local public and private schools.
If your child is planning to attend Glenbrook North, and you are unsure if we have received their information from the current Middle School, please contact:
Debbie Maskin, Registrar
DMaskin@glenbrook225.org
847-509-2548
Links and Forms
Resources
- Freshman Curriculum Night Information
- Residency
- Course Guide
- Graduation Requirements
- Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling 21-22 State Universities at a Glance
- Summer Athletic Camps
- Summer School
Forms
- Incoming Freshman Health Forms
- Request for Content Assessment Forms - Incoming Freshmen Only
Registration Events
DATE |
EVENT |
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NOW |
Parents complete online pre-enrollment. Contact helpdesk@glenbrook225.org, if you encounter technical difficulties. |
January 4, 2022 10 a.m. |
Private School - Registration Information Session |
January 5, 2022 10 a.m. |
Maple - Registration Information Session |
January 5, 2022 1:30 pm |
Field - Registration Information Session |
January 6, 2022 1:30 p.m. |
Wood Oaks - Registration Information Session |
January 7, 2022 1:25 p.m. |
Northbrook Junior High - Registration Information Session |
January 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. |
Incoming Freshman Curriculum Night |
January 21, 2022 |
Wood Oaks - 8th Grade Registration |
January 24, 2022 |
NBJH & St. Norberts - 8th Grade Registration |
January 25, 2022 |
Private school (Solomon Shechter, etc.) - 8th Grade Registration |
January 26, 2022 |
Maple & Field - 8th Grade Registration |
February 17, 2022 |
Incoming Freshman Activity/Athletic Night |
June 13, 2022 |
First Semester of Summer School |
July 6, 2022 |
Second Semester of Summer School |
August 16, 2022 |
Freshman Orientation |
August 17, 2022 |
First Day of school for the 2022-2023 school year |
Course Recommendation Process
Several factors are taken into account when making course placement recommendations for incoming freshmen.
Those include:
- Junior high teacher recommendations
- GBN Instructional Supervisor recommendations
- Current study habits
- Current grades
Eighth grade teachers will collaborate with our Instructional Supervisors to discuss each student, their current grades and study habits, and make placement recommendations. These are used along with test scores and past achievement records to help assign students to appropriate class levels/sections.
Course Registration FAQ
- How many academic classes do GBN students typically take each semester?
- Colleges are telling me that I need to take as many AP and honors courses as I can during my high school career. How many do I need to take to be accepted into colleges?
- I am involved in an outside athletic activity that has a rigorous practice and game schedule. How can I be exempt from taking PE at GBN?
- If I take more than 3 math classes do the rest go into elective credits?
- How do GBN graduation requirements differ from college admission requirements?
- What is the process for a student when the course recommended by their teacher is not for the course the student wants to take?
- If a student takes Health in Summer School, can they take an extra class during the year?
- Is a world language required for graduation?
- Do I have to take another year of my world language?
- Is it okay for college bound students to take a Study Hall and SRT?
How many academic classes do GBN students typically take each semester?
Colleges are telling me that I need to take as many AP and honors courses as I can during my high school career. How many do I need to take to be accepted into colleges?
I am involved in an outside athletic activity that has a rigorous practice and game schedule. How can I be exempt from taking PE at GBN?
Per Board Policy, students can request a PE exemption only when participating in a varsity GBN athletic activity as a junior or senior. Students may be approved for a partial waiver, an excusal from PE and addition of Study Hall while their sport is in season. Students can request a full semester waiver if enrolled in 7 courses other than PE. Please note that PE waivers will not be granted from High Adventure or Physical Management.
If I take more than 3 math classes do the rest go into elective credits?
How do GBN graduation requirements differ from college admission requirements?
Students who plan to apply to 4 year colleges/universities should expect to take the following: English (4 years), Math (3+ years), Science (2+ years), Social Studies (3+ years), World Language (2+ years). The selectivity of the specific college and intended major will also play a role. Students should discuss their post-secondary plans with their counselors during their course registration meeting.
What is the process for a student when the course recommended by their teacher is not for the course the student wants to take?
The student is advised to talk with the teacher about their interest. If after that conversation, the student continues to be interested in the level change they should submit the Change of Level Form (located on the Student Services page of the GBN website) to the specific department. The Department Instructional Supervisor will review the request and process the form with a decision.
If a student takes Health in Summer School, can they take an extra class during the year?
Is a world language required for graduation?
Do I have to take another year of my world language?
Is it okay for college bound students to take a Study Hall and SRT?
Students must enroll in 6 or 7 courses each semester. Students who choose 6 courses will have 1 block of SRT and 1 block of Study Hall. Neither SRT nor Study Hall is listed on the transcript. Taking 6 courses still allows students to take all of the required and recommended courses for graduation and college admission. Some students find that taking both SRT and Study Hall helps them better manage their course load, make time to access school resource centers, have time for extracurricular activities, and maintain their mental health.