Glenbrook South High School

ACADEMICS . . .

·        Extensive curricular offerings in English, Math, Science, Art, Social Studies, World Languages, Applied Technology, Music, Business Education, Radio/TV, Driver Education, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Science

·        24 Advanced Placement courses

·        Languages offered:  French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese

·        Glenbrook Academy of International Studies in English, Social Studies and World Languages

·          Class of 2009 - 98% of Glenbrook South students are college bound

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS . . .

·          The Illinois Principals Association, North Cook Region, selected Brian Wegley as High School Principal of the Year, 2009

·          South Dreams Big Telethon raised over $107,000 for Glenview/ Northbrook Youth Services

·          2009 National Writing Award winner

·          2009 National Art Award winner, National Great Frame Up Art Show

·          Winner of 19 State Horticulture Championships

·          National Debate Coaches Association ranked GBS the top public school in debate, 2009

·          Accounting Team - 1^st place, Oakton Community College Accounting Contest

·          Grammy Award Winner – Top High School in U.S. for Music Education, 2008

·          Twelve GBS musicians were selected for the Illinois Music Educators Association State Festival

·          GBS Yearbook Etruscan won the 2009 Pacemaker Award for Excellence

·          As part of the First in the World Consortium, GBS students scored first in the world in international math and science testing

·          Two Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science

·          Kohl and Golden Apple Teaching Awards

·          Among the first schools to receive the Excellence in Education Award, U.S. Department of Education

ACTIVITIES . . .

·          Over 60 clubs and activities: 

Co-curricular · Literary Magazine · Band · Community Service · Music/Theatre Performance · Dance · Choral · Titan Poms · Speech · Orchestra · Debate · Student Newspaper · Publications · Cheerleaders · Student Government · Honorary Academic Societies · Yearbook · Service Learning

WEBSITE, INFORMATION, TV and RADIO . . .

·          GBS-TV, Cable Channel 26

·          GBS-Radio, WGBK 88.5 FM

·          Website:  http://www.glenbrook225.org/

·          Information:  847.486.4705

ATHLETICS . . .

·          Interscholastic  and Club Sports: 29

·          Intramurals

·          Facilities: fitness center, aquatic center, field house, outdoor track, football/soccer stadium, main and practice gyms, wrestling room, tennis courts, baseball and other athletic fields

·          Athletic training room

·          Four IHSA State Team Championships

·          Many individual state champions

·          Team colors: Navy Blue and Gold; Nickname: Titans

PARENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT . . .

·          GBS Parents’ Association for all parents

·          Numerous parent booster groups for band, orchestra, athletics, Special Education, poms, Grad Nite, etc.

·          Strong civic pride and support for quality education and schools

·          Community survey, fall 2005, verified overwhelming support for academic program, balance of opportunities and student achievement

FACILITIES . . .

·          72-acre campus

·          Built in 1962, the GBS campus has been expanded and renovated to keep pace with enrollment, academic programs, technology, fine arts and science

·          Today’s complex is 667,657 square feet.  The learning environment is enhanced by natural light, welcoming atmosphere, a layout that supports academic areas, beauty of design, security, state-of-the art cafeterias and energy conservation

·          Special features:  1,500-seat Auditorium, Lyceum, Orchestra, Band, Choral rooms, Drama/Dance room, Graphic Design lab, Multi-media labs, Autos lab, Foods lab, Courtyard and Gazebo, Student Activities Center, Radio and TV studios, Greenhouse, Library, Media Centers, Titan Learning Center

·          Technologically equipped classrooms, wireless facility

SOME STATISTICS . . .

·          2009 Student Population:  2,566 (unofficial)

·          83.4% of faculty have one or more advanced degrees

·          Operating cost per student: $17,988

·          Glenbrook tax rate remains the lowest of surrounding districts

TESTS and ACHIEVEMENTS 2009  . . .

·          ACT score 24.4 – estimated 94^th percentile nationwide

·          87% of AP scores qualify for college credit

·          National Merit Semifinalists – 10; Commended – 12  

·          Illinois State Scholars - 139

BOARD of EDUCATION and ADMINISTRATION

Skip Shein, President
Robert Boron, Vice President
Members: Steve Hammer, Scott Martin, Monica Regalbuto, Joel Taub, Jeffery Wolfson

Dr. Michael Riggle, Glenbrook Superintendent

Brian K. Wegley, GBS Principal

BOARD MEETINGS

Board of Education meetings are generally conducted on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. For location and detailed information, visit the District Web site.

The public is welcome.