Compass Connections
July 18, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Compass Academy Freshman/New Student Orientation- Wed., August 3, 1:30-3:00 pm
- First Day of School- Wed., August 10
- School Picture Day- Thurs., August 11
- Back to School Night- Tues., August 16, 6:00-8:00 pm
FRESHMAN/NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
On orientation day, students should enter the Haines Center at door 1, the Compass Academy student entrance; students may be dropped off along 9th Street near this entrance. Students who will be driving to orientation should park in one of the spots along 9th Street in front of the Haines Center on the south end (closest to Oak Street) by the Compass Academy wing.
Upon entering the building at 1:30, students will gather in the Community Room (140) to check in, receive a few “Welcome to Compass Academy” items, pick up a copy of their class schedules, and meet some of the staff in person. They will then have the opportunity to talk with the Director and some staff members about policies and procedures at Compass while also getting time to choose a locker and explore the Compass Academy learning spaces.
One final, very important note: although students at Compass Academy will typically engage in experiential learning (community-based projects, job shadowing, internships, and independent projects) outside the building on Wednesdays, all Compass Academy students will attend classes at Compass on the first day of school, August 10th. Our first experiential learning Wednesday will be on August 17th.
2022-23 STUDENT REGISTRATION
If you have any questions about this, please contact either Sharon Stanley, Director of Compass Academy, or Brenna Ohlson, Compass counselor.
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STUDENT PARKING AT COMPASS ACADEMY
Full-time Compass Academy students with a valid driver's license may apply for a parking pass at Compass Academy at the beginning of August. The parking pass application will be available on the Compass Academy website on 8/1.
SUMMER EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREDIT
- The summer English project options that were shared with 2021-22 Compass Academy students and parents in an email on 5/19 are due by August 1st and must be submitted through Schoology.
- Students who have summer jobs or who are engaging in summer volunteer opportunities for credit should make sure they turn in the appropriate documentation of their hours to Ms. Ohlson by 8/1 as well.
- Remember that one principle of competency-based education is that students may also earn credit for demonstrating learning that occurs outside of the classroom. To that end, if your student is participating in an extended learning opportunity this summer that directly connects to Illinois Learning Standards- practicing for and participating in a community theatre performance, for example- please have them talk with Ms. Ohlson or Mrs. Stanley to discuss how they might demonstrate their learning and earn credit for their work.
CITY OF ST. CHARLES JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM - CONTINUING THIS YEAR
Many Compass Academy students engaged in job shadowing through this program last year, and we are hoping that even more students will participate this 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.
More information regarding how to sign up for this opportunity will be shared soon.
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ST. CHARLES YOUTH COMMISSION
Interested students should apply by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI2ivL95cMNQ9JlU8aQByLNWfX2RHYQYwQTdocM9bgN7hW_A/viewform
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