Compass Connections
October 30, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Yearbook- Tues., Nov. 1, 3:45-4:30 pm (Rm 141)
- First Responders Field Trip to Fire Departments - Wed., Nov. 2, 9:15 am - 1:15 pm
- Compass Council- Thurs., Nov. 3, 12:05-12:35 (Rm 145)
- Culinary Club- Thurs., Nov. 3,, 12:05-12:35 (Rm 141)
- Yearbook- Thurs., Nov. 3,, 12:05-12:35 (Rm 146)
- Chess/Board Games Club- Thurs., Nov. 3, 4:00-5:00 pm
- Fox Valley Career Center Open House- Thurs., Nov. 3, 5:30-8:00 pm
- School Improvement Day (No School)- Mon., Nov. 7
- Election Day (No School)- Tues., Nov. 8
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FOX VALLEY CAREER CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Juniors and Seniors at Compass Academy have the opportunity to take classes at Fox Valley Career Center. These courses are offered off campus and take 2-3 periods of a student's schedule. FVCC offers course in the following areas:
- Automotive Technologies
- Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT)
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
- Electrical Systems
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Exploring Medical Careers
- Fire Science
- Game Programming and Technology
- Graphic Communications
- Horticulture
- PC Repair
- PLTW-Biomedical Sciences
- Small Engine Technology
- Web Development
FVCC will be holding their Open House on Thursday, November 3, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Interested students should plan to attend!
STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 9:45 A.M. MONDAY MORNING.
EXTENDED STUDY FOR STUDENTS
Please not that students who still need to make revisions on 1st quarter work in order to meet competency will need to develop a plan with their teacher to resubmit the work for assessment during their 1st semester portfolio defense in December. We support students who need extended time to demonstrate competency, in alignment with the "not yet" concept, but students who need this additional support must take the initiative to develop a plan with their teacher to focus their efforts effectively. These students are encouraged to work with their teacher during flex each day and/or to stay for additional academic support during Block D if they aren't scheduled during that time.
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A GLIMPSE OF THIS WEEK'S EVENTS: EXPLORING CAREERS
APPRENTICESHIP EXPO- NOVEMBER 15TH
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COMPASS ACADEMY IS COLLECTING GIFT DONATIONS FOR BIG HEARTS OF FOX VALLEY
Big Hearts of Fox Valley is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization making a difference in our own community by brightening the lives of D303 children affected by financial hardship during the winter holidays and throughout the school year.
Please bring in a NEW unwrapped toy or board game to Compass Academy an place it in the box by Door 1 (Compass Academy entrance) to show your support for D303 kids in need. Each school is collecting these items for the annual Big Hearts Toy Drive.
To learn more about Big Hearts of Fox Valley or to make a much needed donation, visit their website at bigheartsfv.org.
Thank you for helping to make holidays brighter for kids in need in D303.
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CITY OF ST. CHARLES JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM - AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT CAREERS OF INTEREST AND EARN CREDIT
Many Compass Academy students have already begun participating in job shadowing through this program, but we are hoping that even more students will participate in this fantastic opportunity throughout the year. In the city's career pathway job shadow program, Compass students can shadow people in many career fields, including engineering, communications, accounting, firefighting, government, law enforcement, construction, forestry, water management, and vehicle maintenance. Students who participate in job shadowing on Wednesdays, and then write reflections about their experiences, have the opportunity to earn credit for career exploration.
Interested students should print and complete the Registration Form and return it to Ms. Ohlson at Compass Academy. Students may also receive a paper copy of this form from Ms. Ohlson in her office.
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING EVENTS
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Compass Academy
Email: sharon.stanley@d303.org
Website: https://compassacademy.d303.org/
Location: Compass Academy, South 9th Street, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: (331)228-3400
Twitter: @CompassD303