CCR Update
St. Charles East-October 21, 2022
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 Application/Post Secondary Workshops
The College & Career Readiness Team will be offering workshops in the LRC-East & West Labs to assist our seniors with their post-secondary planning for college, military, trades, etc. These workshops will run periods 1-8 every Wednesday from August 31 until October 26th. Seniors are reminded to attend during a free period in their schedule.
Senior Meetings
Each senior will meet individually with their school counselor regarding their post-secondary plan during the months of September and October. Seniors can start booking appointments with their counselor using their You Can Book Me link found on the CCR homepage or the link below.
PSAT/NMSQT Score Release
Congratulations to the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors on completing your PSAT! Your scores are scheduled for release on December 5, 2022, and will be posted on studentscores.collegeboard.org.
If you haven't already done so, you'll be asked to set up a free College Board account before you can view your scores. 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 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.
2023 AP Exams for Students NOT Enrolled in the Class
Important information for students who are interested in taking an AP exam but are not enrolled in the corresponding AP course:
Students wishing to take any AP exams for classes in which they are not enrolled must register and pay for the exam no later than Friday, November 11. The fee is $97 per exam and is non-refundable after November 11. Registration forms are available here or in the College & Career Office. Once payment is received, you will receive a join code from Mr. Gill to complete your order.
Apprenticeship Expo: Interested Students Should Sign Up By Clicking the Flyer Below
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 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.
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
Illinois Council on Women & Girls
The Illinois Council on Women and Girls invites young women in high school to apply to join the council’s Girls Committee. Participants will share about their experiences and perspectives to help make Illinois a place where all girls can thrive.
Chaired by Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, the Illinois Council on Women and Girls advises Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly on policy issues impacting women and girls in Illinois. Girls participating in the council will have the opportunity to make a difference in issues affecting their lives and the lives of their peers.
The council highly values diversity in its membership and seeks applicants with a range of geographic, racial, academic, and personal backgrounds. The application is open to all nonbinary and female-identifying youth residing in Illinois and in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades at the time of applying.
Applications to the Girls Committee are due by Oct. 23. Apply online here.
College & Career Events
Upcoming Events:
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 to Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Connect post-secondary education with career options! Identify your interests, explore related careers, and review the basics of post-secondary education - including how to prepare in high school. 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:
Oct 24th @ 10:02/4th period - Bucknell University (PA)
Oct 24th @ 10:55/5th period - Ohio State University-Main Campus (OH)
Oct 26th @ 7:20/1st period - University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI) EARLY RELEASE DAY
Oct 26th @ 8:54/3rd period - Loyola University Chicago (IL) EARLY RELEASE DAY
Oct 26th @ 9:41/4th period - Millikin University (IL) EARLY RELEASE DAY
Oct 26th @ 10:28/5th period - University of Arizona (AZ) EARLY RELEASE DAY
Oct 26th @ 11:15/6th period - Saint Louis University (MO) EARLY RELEASE DAY
Oct 27th @ 11:48/6th period - Purdue University Northwest (IN)
Oct 28th @ 11:48/6th period - University College Dublin (D)
The College Tour
Hosted by Alex Boylan, each episode of The College Tour tells the story of a single college through the lens of its students.
Join us for a truly one-of-a-kind series featuring colleges and universities in a way they have never been seen before!
7 Tips for Amazing Campus Visits
A campus visit's significance could not be overstated. After all, four years of your life will be spent at the college you decide to select. This is particularly important for high school students searching for numerous universities and colleges. Admission advisors encourage the students to have scheduled campus visits to get a general outlook for the schools.
If you're an incoming college freshman or transferee, here are some specific pointers about how to get the most out of your college visits: Read Full Article here.
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.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 34th class in 2022, the Foundation has provided over 6,600 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $78 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Apply here through October 31, 2022.Greenhouse Scholars
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