Incoming Students: Class of 2029
Welcome to the Trojan Family! We know the transition from eighth grade to high school can be exciting and overwhelming. As a starting point, we encourage you to use this page as your guide for everything you need to know about the transition to Downers Grove North. We are always here to help guide and encourage you.
Calendar of Events
Family To-Do List
Family To-Do List
- Course Selection
- It is essential that students and a parent/guardian attend the course selection appointment on January 28th. You will meet with a North High Counselor to go over recommendations made by 8th-grade teachers, select electives, and briefly discuss any transition issues. The appointment is only 7-8 minutes, but feel free to contact the counselor after registration to discuss issues further. Students will also take their ID picture and have a chance to purchase DGN spirit wear.
- Enrollment
- Enrollment will take place in July 2025, more information will be emailed home to families regarding the process. More information on enrollment can be found on the District 99 website.
- Required Health Forms
All health forms must be returned to the Nurse's Office by July 1, 2025.- Physical exam *must be received prior to attending
- Physical Exam (English version) *must be received prior to attending
- Dental exam
- View the letter from the DGN Nurses' Office
- For questions regarding health forms and other health related questions, contact the DGN Nurses' Office.
- Fee Payments
- Information regarding fee payments for students can be found on the District 99 website.
Technology
Orientation Day
Future Trojan Night
Future Trojan Night
Monday, January 27, 2025
Future Trojan Night is designed to help prepare students for their registration meeting with their counselor and also will help students and parents learn about electives students might take after their 9th grade year. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend sessions during all three time slots as this is the only opportunity to hear directly from teachers about electives across departments. This information will help students with selecting electives not only in their 9th grade year, but throughout high school.
Resources
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the first day of school for 9th graders?
- Is a school supply list available so my 9th-grade student is fully prepared for the first day of school?
- How many courses do students take during 9th grade?
- When do students receive their course schedules?
- When will students receive their Chromebooks?
- When will my student receive their PE shirt & lock?
- My student is interested in athletics. When do fall sports begin?
- How do I register my student for an athletic team or extracurricular activity?
- Where is my bus stop, and what time will the bus pick me up?
- Who should I contact about course placement or details about my student’s transition to high school?
When is the first day of school for 9th graders?
Is a school supply list available so my 9th-grade student is fully prepared for the first day of school?
How many courses do students take during 9th grade?
When do students receive their course schedules?
When will students receive their Chromebooks?
When will my student receive their PE shirt & lock?
PE t-shirts and locks will be distributed the first week of school during students' PE classes. Transfer students can collect their t-shirt and lock the day they report to their class.
Additional t-shirts cost $6 and additional locks cost $5; they can be purchased in the PE department office, Rm. 041.
My student is interested in athletics. When do fall sports begin?
How do I register my student for an athletic team or extracurricular activity?
Families use the District 99 web store to register for extracurricular athletic teams, clubs and activities.
Where is my bus stop, and what time will the bus pick me up?
The Board of Education provides bus transportation for students who live more than 1.5 miles from school. First Student provides this service for us. Specific bus routes operate in the morning and afternoon.
Bus routes are published shortly before the first day of school; we email routes to all families and also post them to our website. To locate your bus stop, look for the route with stops nearest to your home. Find the nearest intersection listed. Report to the bus stop at least 5 minutes before pick-up time listed. If a bus is full, the driver will radio the bus company for another bus to pick you up.