CCR Update
St. Charles North - November 9th 2025
We will have a 411 Schedule on Thursday, 11/13/25. Students will remain in their 2nd period classes on Thursday to view a brief video kicking off the 2026-27 Course Selection season. Included in this video will be a demonstration on how to use our new Academic Program Guide! More information will follow in the CCR Update and student emails.
The Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC) Course Request application is now open for the 2026-27 school year! FVCC Course Guide provides students and parents/guardians information about Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC) programs. It describes the procedures, services, program descriptions and awards.
Fox Valley Career Center can help students:
● Explore and make decisions about future careers
● Prepare for a successful transition to entry-level employment opportunities,
unions, technical schools, 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities
● Learn Employability skills and how they apply to post-secondary success
Please use the priority course request link to request a class at FVCC for the 2026-27 school year. Course requests for FVCC will be open from 11/3/25 through 1/31/26. Please select an alternate class in case you don’t get your first choice. Questions? Please reach out to your School Counselor.
Save The Date! Important CCR Upcoming Events
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Application is scheduled to open October 1st 2025
- Course Selection Opening Day 411 Schedule on November 13th 2025 at the end of your 2nd period classes.
- Early College Credit Information Night at St. Charles North HS in the Auditorium on November 18th 2025 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- FAFSA Completion Workshop on December 10th 2025 at St. Charles North HS from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Fox Valley College Fair on March 24th 2026 at St. Charles North HS from 5:30-8 p.m.
More details will be shared as we get closer to each event date.
Juniors will receive PSAT/NMSQT scores starting on November 6th. Students access their scores using their College Board account. Use your PSAT score report to receive tailored resources from Khan Academy and develop a study plan. Khan Academy's digital SAT course content includes videos, articles, and worked examples designed to help you understand and experience the digital SAT Suite of Assessments. Use this resource for help understanding your score report.
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.
Elgin Community College CCR Events!
Elgin Community College is offering a series of College & Career events for the fall and spring semesters. Session topics include The Start of College Decisions, Financial Aid 101, Early College Credit options, Professional Etiquette, Discovering Careers, Career Clusters & Opportunities, Successful Interviewing and more. All events are free and open to the public. Events will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 P.M. unless otherwise noted. For more information and meeting links, please visit https://elgin.edu/community/college-transitions/ccr/
Upcoming Events: Admissions 101
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
No matter where you are in the enrollment process, our friendly and professional recruitment coordinators are here to assist you every step of the way. This session is intended for students who want a general overview of the application and enrollment process. All events are held virtually via Zoom. To attend, complete the registration form, and a session link will be emailed to you.
City of St. Charles Job Shadow Program
Have you ever thought about a career as an electric lineman, firefighter, police officer, lab technician, or in tree maintenance, or IT/Networking? These are all individuals, and many more, who are employed by the City of St. Charles.
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 Ms. Gomez in the College & Career Office.
College Visit Sign-up in SchooLinks
Log in to your SchooLinks account (https://app.schoolinks.com/).
On the Student Dashboard, click on the School Events section to see all upcoming college visits.
Click on the name of the visit you want to attend, and then click on the Register for this Event button.
Before attending the visit, make sure you pick up a College Visit Pass from our College & Career Readiness Office. You will need to fill out the form and have your teacher sign it before attending the visit. You will also be responsible for making up any missed work when attending a college visit.
If you have a conflict with a college visit, please email Ms. Kathy McCoy at kathy.mccoy@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 our CCR Website.
Upcoming Visits:
11/10/2025 St. Ambrose University
11/12/2025 United States Military Academy - West Point (Virtual)
11/13/2025 National Louis University
Information for local scholarships and select national scholarships is available in SchooLinks, the College and Career Office, and through the scholarship listing on the CCR website. This list will continue to be updated throughout the school year, so please check regularly!
Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Since 1948, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded over $30 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 2025-2026 academic year. The application window will open on November 15, 2025 and will close on January 20, 2026. If you need assistance, please contact Beth Christoffel at 630-896-7800.
Seigle Scholars Program
The Seigle Scholar Program at Elgin Community College (ECC) is an incredible opportunity open to high school seniors planning to transfer to a four-year university. It offers a full-ride scholarship to ECC covering tuition, books, fees and more—so you can focus on your studies. For scholarship details, eligibility, and an easy online application, visit the Seigle Scholars web page. The application deadline is January 15, 2026.
