CCR Update
St. Charles East-November 11, 2022
Assembly Schedule 11/15/22
Course Registration 2023-2024
Schedule
Freshman Class--December 5-December 9, 2022
8th Grade--January 19 & January 26, 2023
Sophomore Class--January 23-25, 2023
Junior Class--January 30-February 3, 2023
Directions
Students will enter course requests directly into (HAC) Home Access Center. The registration portal will open on 11/15/22.
All course requests for current 9th grade students must be entered in Home Access Center by 7:00 a.m., on Monday, December 5, 2022
All course requests for current 10th & 11th grade students must be entered in Home Access Center by 7:00 a.m., on Monday, January 23, 2023
HAC-course registration instructions
Worksheets
Students should complete their worksheets prior to their counselor appointment.
Resources
We encourage students to make use of the resources found on the Academic Planning page of the CCR website to make course selections that will help them accomplish their college and career goals.
Appointments
The date and period of your counselor appointment can be found on the Academic Planning page of the CCR website.
CCR Events-Save the Date
- September 21: Financial Aid Night-St. Charles North Auditorium
- October 19: FAFSA Completion Workshop-Saints Lab-B200C
- October 25: 2 Year, Tech, Trades & Military Post-Secondary Options-Compass Academy (Haines Center)
- November 9: Future College Athlete Night-St. Charles North Auditorium
- November 15: Apprenticeship Expo
- November 30: Early College Credit Information Night-NCAC/East Auditorium
- March 1: Spring Into College-NCAC/East Auditorium
- March 15: Illinois Regional College Fair-Kane County Fairgrounds
More details will be shared as we get closer to each event date.
National Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeship Illinois is celebrating Apprenticeship Week 2022 by hosting a range of events, in-person and virtually, and amplifying local and regional celebrations of apprenticeships. This week provides apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices in their community. It provides those curious about apprenticeships a way to learn about the benefits that come from learning and earning.
The week-long celebration highlights the benefits of apprenticeships in preparing a highly-skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of Illinois employers across diverse industries. Come join us!
Apprenticeship Expo: Interested Students Should Sign Up By Clicking the Flyer Below
The FVCC Course Request Form is Open
Job Shadow Program
The City of St. Charles is offering a career pathway job shadow program to St. Charles high school students interested in exploring a career in municipal government. You may schedule up to three different job shadow experiences per school year, during which you can explore work sites, ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn about education and certifications. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from the City. The date, time, and length of the job shadow will be scheduled outside of school hours directly with the City’s job shadow program coordinator. Please return your completed registration form to Mr. Matt Gill in the College & Career Office.
Illinois workNet
Young adults 16-24 needing additional assistance gaining work experience, employment, identifying and starting a career, or furthering their educational goals to complete a certificate or credential may contact the Kane, Kendall and Dekalb County Network of Service Providers or Program Manager Suzanne Markin at 630-762-2076/ MarkinSuzanne@countyofkane.org
NIU-Global Youth Leadership Camp
Download and complete the application or complete it online. All materials must be received by March 1, 2023
If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program at seaylp@niu.edu or Anastasia Kocher, Administrative Director, cphanenbecker@niu.edu, 815-753-6956.
FAFSA Graduation Requirement
P. A. 101-180 requires all Illinois public high school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. Additionally, high schools are expected to provide students and their families with any support or guidance necessary to comply with the requirement. For students who choose not to file an application, a waiver may be completed by their parent. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) makes available through their website a FAFSA Nonparticipation Form (English and Spanish) for this purpose. Check out our FAFSA Update for more information.
College Board Student Search Service
The College Board Student Search Service allows students to connect with a wide range of opportunities to better understand what they want to do after high school. When students join Student Search, they can receive information from colleges and scholarship programs on majors, campus life, and ways to make college more affordable. See the linked flyer for more information.
Important Tip: If you are creating an account or updating an existing account, be sure to use a personal email address instead of your school email address to prevent issues with future access to your account.
College & Career Events
Upcoming Events:
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 to Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
PSAT and SAT prep resources - understanding their scores and subscores; Kahn Academy, scholarships, and current CollegeBoard resources (e.g., virtual college fairs), and test-optional admissions Registration Required
College Visits-In Person & Virtual
Virtual campus visits are an excellent way to learn more about prospective colleges and universities. These visits can be a precursor to an in-person visit over the summer or in the fall. Virtual campus tour websites are listed below:
All virtual and in-person meetings will be in the LRC (unless otherwise noted) and students must obtain a pass from the Office of College and Career Readiness at least one day prior to attending. This pass then should be signed by the teacher of the class for that period. While we encourage students to attend these meetings, please note that what is happening in the classroom is more important. Teachers may deny the request to miss class if they feel it is in the student’s best interest to be in attendance.
If you have a conflict with a college visit, please email Patty.Hofer@d303.org for the college rep's contact information.
For Scheduled Virtual Visits: Click the link to enter the live virtual conference with a college rep. For the full listing go to the College Visit page on the CCR Website.
Upcoming Visits:
Nov 14th @ 10:02/4th period - University of Mississippi (MS) Virtual - BRING EAR BUDS & CHROMEBOOK
Nov 29th @ 10:02/4th period - National Louis University (IL)
Nov 30th @ 7:20/1st period - Aurora University (IL)
Scholarships
Information for local scholarships and select national scholarships is available in the College and Career Office and through the scholarship listing on the CCR website. This list will continue to grow throughout the school year.
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2023 competition. Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. Male and female students compete separately. Awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners in late April 2023. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.) The application deadline is November 14, 2022.Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Foundation
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 2,500 fellow Cooke Scholars and alumni.
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards (up to $40,000) vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive. Key requirements include: Unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above. Demonstrated financial need and family income up to $95,000. Application deadline is November 17, 2022.The Cameron Pepera Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Cameron Pepera Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Cameron Pepera Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Kevin, Judy, and Paige Pepera of Saint Charles, IL, in loving memory of their beloved son and brother, Cameron (August 2002-September 2015). The Pepera Family’s vision is to keep the memory of Cameron alive in the community and to help students in the area who may need additional support to have a fulfilling future after high school. Eligibility is restricted to students who are high school seniors graduating from St. Charles North and St. Charles East High Schools. Students must demonstrate a need for financial assistance. It is preferred that the students have participated in extracurricular activities during their high school years, i.e. sports, clubs, and/or volunteering. The application for a 2023-2024scholarship has been linked from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley website. The application will be available from October 7, 2022 through December 9, 2022.
Kayla’s Hope Scholarship Fund
Kayla's Hope Scholarship Fund was created by Hans, Ruthie and Hannah Lehmann of Saint Charles, IL to honor the life of their beautiful daughter and sister, Kayla Brooke Lehmann (April 5, 2003- April 7, 2018). Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are awarded to 2 graduates of St. Charles East High School and 2 graduates St. Charles North High School who will continue their education studying music, literature, psychiatry or psychology. The application for a 2023-2024 scholarship has been linked from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley website. The application will be available from October 7, 2022 through December 9, 2022.
College & Career Readiness Team
Website: https://sites.google.com/d303.org/stcharleseast--collegecareer/home
Location: 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-5538
Twitter: @STCECCR