CCR Update
St. Charles East-December 16, 2022
Course Registration 2023-2024
Schedule
Freshman Class--December 6-December 12, 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.
Course Verification
Parents and students will receive course verification emails on February 14. From February 14 to February 17, Counselors will complete any changes from the course verifications and meet with any students that missed their original appointments.
The FVCC Course Request Form is Open
Compass Academy Informational Video
Are you looking for a school that offers:
- the chance to join a small learning community?
- a choice and voice in learning activities?
- opportunities to explore career pathways?
- project-based seminars with hands-on learning?
- a flexible schedule with a later start or earlier end to the day?
If any of these criteria match your academic goals or vision for school, Compass Academy could be an excellent option for you. To learn more about Compass, please watch this brief information video.
Early College Credit Night Follow Up
Early College Credit Night was held on November 30 in the NCAC. Information was presented about Advanced Placement (AP), Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC), and Elgin Community College (ECC) & College of DuPage (COD) dual credit options. If you were unable to attend, please view this slideshow from the evening.
The Dual Credit Program Guide and the Dual Credit Application Guide have been linked to our CCR Website Dual Credit page for your convenience. Extra paper copies of the Dual Credit Program Guide and Application Guide are available in the CCR Office. Please contact Mr. Gill or your counselor with any questions about Dual Credit.
Save The Date
- March 8: Spring Into College-Little Theater
- March 15: Fox Valley College Fair-Kane County Fairgrounds
- May 10: Senior Honors Night-NCAC
- May 22: Graduation-NIU Convocation Center
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.
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.
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
College & Career Events
Upcoming Events:
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 to Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
This introduction to the process of applying for scholarships addresses the basics of a scholarship application, along with tips on how to submit a successful application. 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:
Jan 10th @ 10:55/5th period - Queen Mary University of London (LND) Virtual - BRING EAR BUDS & CHROMEBOOK
Jan 12th @ 10:02/4th period - National Louis University (IL)
Jan 12th @ 1:34/8th period - CIEE Council on International Education Exchange - VIRTUAL VISIT - BRING EAR BUDS & CHROMEBOOK
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.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Community Foundation Scholarships
Community Foundation 2022 Scholarship Program
Since 1948, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded over $20 million in scholarships. The Community Foundation offers over 200 plus scholarship opportunities to students who will attend an accredited institution of higher education within the United States of America during the 2023-2024 academic year. If you need assistance, please contact Beth Christoffel at 630-896-7800. The deadline has been extended to January 10th at 4p.m.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. The deadline for applications is January 11, 2023.DAR Scholarship
Rosemary Caldwell College Scholarship/DAR Scholarship
The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the Rosemary Caldwell $1,000 college scholarship opportunity to a senior planning on attending college on a full time basis in the fall. Interested students will hand write a 400-500 word essay answering the essay prompt, "Why do I deserve this scholarship?" Please include your name, email address and school with the handwritten essay by the application deadline of February 15, 2023. Essays should be mailed to Robin Schroeder, 1764 Eagle Brook Drive, Geneva, IL 60134. Please direct any questions to robintschroeder@gmail.com .Stig P. Orum Memorial Scholarship
Stig P. Orum Memorial Scholarship
The Stig P. Orum Foundation's mission is to promote the betterment of young people and the safe-keeping of human lives; to encourage education, leadership, and respect of humanity and the environment, in the spirit of Stig P. Orum. If you are applying for an educational scholarship, students must be full or part time and provide proof of financial need; a letter of recommendation, an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores are also required. The application must be postmarked no later than by February 28th to be considered. Applications may be sent to: Stig P. Orum Foundation; P.O. Box 506; St. Charles, IL 60174College & 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