CHS Class of 2017 Stings to Know
Post-Secondary Planning Information & Updates
27 credits are required for graduation for the class of 2017
This workshop must be scheduled during your lunch period. We will introduce students to the process of applying for scholarships & share resources.
Welcome to your Senior Year!
Check back often to stay up to date and join the Class of 2017 Remind account to get text messages about important senior news.
Want to compare or learn more about specific colleges? Check out this tool: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
**Text the word COLLEGE to 44044 for FREE personalized support.**
September Note
The Path of the FAFSA presentation in the band room will be held in the band room today. All seniors are required to attend.
Senior academic review appointments will begin on Monday, September 12. These meetings are mandatory and will last about 10 minutes. Follow up meeting can be scheduled at the request of the student or parent. Appointment slips will be taped to students lockers to let them know when their appointments are; your slip is your pass for your appointment.
Prior to senior academic review appointments an important video will be shared with the senior class via email and in Skyward. Seniors should watch the video (prior to their appointment) to help them understand the services that are available through the Student Services Office and how to request transcripts etc.
All seniors are urged to join our Remind group to stay in the loop, click the link below for details on Remind.
Seniors should get in the habit of checking Skyward and email at least once per week.
Remember, the FAFSA will be available starting on October 1. All seniors are expected to file the FAFSA.
**Don't forget to join us for College Funding Night on September 12!**
College Funding Night
Join us to learn more about how your family can make college affordable.
Kevettria Townsend, ISACorps Representative, will present “The Financial Aid Process”
This presentation is an introduction to the financial aid process. ISACorps members are experts at simplifying the often confusing world of financial aid.
Grants, scholarships, and student loans are included as topics for discussion.
The FAFSA is also covered at length.
Information regarding ways parents can support their student through the admissions process will also be discussed.
Monday, Sep 12, 2016, 05:00 PM
Chester High School, Chester, IL, United States
College Application Drive
Click this link to make an appointment.
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016, 08:00 AM
1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL, United States
FAFSA Completion Night
Come to FAFSA Completion Night and we will help you file your FAFSA from start to finish.
Reserve your time slot here.
**Please note, if we do not have a great enough response for this event, it will be cancelled.
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Would you like a day time appointment to get help filing your FAFSA? Click here instead.
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016, 04:00 PM
1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL, United States
Students are urged to check their prospective college's financial aid/foundation page for a list of school specific scholarship. Scholarships may also be found through websites like: Fastweb or Cappex.
Here is a direct link to all of the SWIC Foundation (scholarships) website.
Illinois Average ACT Score: 20.7
CHS Average ACT Score: 20.4
College Visit Day
- Seniors are allowed two (2) college visitation days per year
- Juniors are allowed one (1) college day during second semester
A College Visit Day Form & Verification Form must be completed. The completed Verification Form is due to the Principal’s Office upon the student’s return to school, or the College Visit Day will be considered an unexcused absence-NO EXCEPTIONS.
College Application Links & Deadlines
CHS Seniors are expected to apply to college by September 30
Download this College Application Checklist to keep yourself organized.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)
Purdue University (IN)
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) ( U of I Freshman Application Procedures)
Fee Waivers are Available
- College application fee waivers (apply where you want to for no cost)
- ACT fee waiver (take the ACT again for free)
- SAT fee waiver (take the SAT for free)
See Mrs. Sabens for details asap.
Math & English PARCC Incentive
Student Services Office
The mission of the Chester High School Student Services Office, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is to ensure a safe and supportive environment that supports all students by providing a comprehensive and developmental school counseling program that addresses each student’s unique academic, career and social-emotional needs, and helps them develop meaningful, responsible and productive lives that empower them to experience lifelong success in a changing society.
School Counselor: Mrs. Sabens (ext. 2202)
Student Services Assistant: Linda Marcinkowska (ext. 2201)
Email: francienesabens@chester139.com
Website: http://www.chester139.com/pages/Chester_High_School/Student_Services
Location: 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL, United States
Phone: 6188262302
Twitter: @CHS139Counselor