Compass Connections
November 28, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Chess/Board Games Club - Monday, 11/29, 4:15-5:15 pm in Rm 144
- Culinary Club - Tuesday, 11/30, 4:15-5:15 pm in Rm 143
- Speaker Series - Wednesday, 12/1 (see below)
- Yearbook - Thursday, 12/2, 4:15-5:15 pm in Rm 145
- Book & Movie Club - Friday, 12/3, 4:15-5:15 pm in Wellness Center
SPEAKER SERIES
If your student is interested in office management or health care, encourage them to sign up through their Work-Based Learning course for one of this week's sessions in our Speaker Series, offering Compass Academy students the opportunity to engage in conversations with people from a variety of careers.
Director of Operations at Geneva Eye Clinic, Jojy Schless
Wednesday (12/1), 2:15-3:00 pm:
Optometrist, Dr. Diane Virden
We are always looking for careers to highlight, so if you or someone you know may be interested in participating in our Speaker Series, please contact Sharon Stanley (sharon.stanley@d303.org).
Compass Academy Leaves of Gratitude
Community Day, 11/19
Culinary Students Donate Baked Goods
BLOCK D SEMINAR OPTIONS FOR 3RD QUARTER
- 3D101: Learn how to use CAD software to design three-dimensional objects, then print them using 3D print technology, laser engraving, and wood carving machinery.
- Text Adventure Programming: play interactive fiction computer games to learn how they work, and then use object-oriented computer software to program your own interactive fiction game for others to play.
You may register your student for one of these courses now by following this link.
CHANGES TO LUNCH AT COMPASS
JOB SHADOWING FOR SECOND SEMESTER- REGISTER NOW!
The city of St. Charles is offering a job shadowing program that will provide opportunities for Compass Academy students on Wednesdays next semester! In the new career pathway job shadow program, which is open to St. Charles high school students interested in exploring a career in municipal government, students can shadow people in all of the following career fields:
☐ Administrative Assistant
☐ Building Inspection
☐ City Administration
☐ Communications
☐ Community Planning
☐ Elected Official
☐ Electric Lineman
☐ Electrical Engineer
☐ Emergency Management
☐ Finance/Accounting
☐ Fire Inspection
☐ Firefighter
☐ GIS Technician
☐ History Preservation (architecture)
☐ Human Resources
☐ IT/Networking
☐ Laboratory Technician
☐ Municipal Civil Engineer
☐ Police Crime Prevention Officer
☐ Police Detective
☐ Police Officer
☐ Police Records
☐ Purchasing/Inventory
☐ Records/Archives
☐ Streets/Construction
☐ Tree Maintenance/Arborist
☐ Vehicle Maintenance
☐ Water Operator
☐ Wastewater Operator
Students may schedule up to three different job shadow experiences per school year, during which they 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. Compass students should schedule their shadowing on Wednesdays whenever possible.
Interested students should complete the Registration Form and return it to Mrs. Stanley or Ms. Ohlson at Compass Academy.
PARENT SURVEY
IS YOUR STUDENT INTERESTED IN TECH SCHOOL OR ENTERING A TRADE? TO LEARN ABOUT POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES, PLAN TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!
EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT INFORMATION NIGHT
COURSE REQUEST PROCESS FOR COMPASS ACADEMY
Students were surveyed recently about courses they would like us to add at Compass, so in keeping with our model- giving students voice and choice- we are working to develop related course proposals now in alignment with Illinois State Board of Education course codes and guidelines. Once all courses we will be offering next year are visible in HAC, students and parents will be informed.
Please understand that high school students' course selections are not finalized until they meet with their counselor in January after winter break. Schedules are built after that process is completed for all high school students. This means that all students who complete their course requests before meeting with their counselor in January will have the opportunity to be placed in their requested courses at East or North and Compass Academy.
DO YOU KNOW STUDENTS WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING COMPASS ACADEMY NEXT YEAR? INVITE THEM TO OUR OPEN HOUSE ON 12/7.
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