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CCR Update

St. Charles North - September 8th 2024

CCR UpdateSt. Charles North - September 8th 2024

The CCR Update is a weekly newsletter from the St. Charles North Office of College and Career Readiness. Our weekly update contains information to help navigate students through high school and into post-secondary options. A variety of links will be provided to assist students and families in making choices along this journey. For additional information students should reach out to their individual counselor.

⭐ NEW INFORMATION ⭐ ⭐ NEW INFORMATION ⭐

Important Senior Reminders! Important Senior Reminders!

Constitution Day Celebration Constitution Day Celebration

Service Academy Day - September 21st Service Academy Day - September 21st

Service Academy Day

The annual Service Academy Day is approaching, and Congressman Foster has invited all interested high school students and their families to attend and learn more about this potential career path. The event aims to help attendees become familiar with the application and nomination process to any of the nation’s five service academies, with Academy Representatives present to provide overviews of the admissions process and answer any questions that your students may have.

Service Academy Day is on Saturday, September 21st from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Batavia Public Library Founders Room. For more information, please reach out to Christopher Peacher at christopher.peacher@mail.house.gov.

GEMA International Student Speaker Competition GEMA International Student Speaker Competition

Join the GEMA International Student Speaker Competition Now!

We are excited to announce the opening of the GEMA International Student Speaker Competition for registration! This all-virtual event continues our commitment to celebrating young voices, providing a platform for world-class competition, and promoting global cultural exchange.

Recognizing the vital role communication plays in inspiring and achieving success in today’s world, GEMA is hosting this competition through recorded video submissions, with a goal to enhance the communication skills of students—the future leaders of tomorrow.

Event Highlights:
- Who Can Participate: Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Submission Method: Recorded video uploads via the submission form
- Deadline is extended to 20th September, 2024
- Video Length: 1-3 minutes

Categories & Themes:
- Grade 7-9: Spreading Positivity Online
- Grade 10-12: Being Inclusive

Awards:
- 1 Winner in Each Category: Trophy and Certificate
- 5 Additional Inspiring and Outstanding Videos in Each Category: Medals and Certificates
- All Participants: Certificate of Participation

Participation Fee:
- For International schools: US $10 per entry
• Bulk Entry Option for Schools (50+ Students): US $8 per entry
To register, please visit our website:https://linktr.ee/studentspeakercomp

For any queries or additional information, please feel free to contact us.

- ONGOING REMINDERS - - ONGOING REMINDERS -

Senior Meetings Follow-Up Senior Meetings Follow-Up

Senior Meetings with Counselors

Our counselors met with Senior students in their Social Studies classes (American Agenda, Civics, Economics, and/or AP US Gov) last week to walk through the college application process and/or the next steps for your post-secondary plans. If you are a Senior and were unable to attend a presentation, please make an appointment with your counselor!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Cap, Gown, & Diploma Ordering! ATTENTION SENIORS: Cap, Gown, & Diploma Ordering!

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Graduation Information

All Senior students should have received an email this past week with a Google Form to order your cap, gown, and diploma for Graduation on May 22, 2025! If you have not completed this form, please check your email and do so ASAP! All submissions are due by Friday, September 20th! Question? Please visit the CCR Office!

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

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AP Exam for Students NOT enrolled in an AP 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 8. The fee is $99 per exam and is non-refundable. Registration forms are available HERE or in the College & Career Office. Once payment is received, you will receive a join code from Ms. Gomez to complete your order.

Upcoming College Rep Visits Upcoming College Rep Visits

College Visits @ St. Charles North

Throughout the year, many college, career, and military representatives will come to St. Charles North to provide you with more information about your post-secondary options.


All college visits will be in the Cafeteria (unless otherwise noted) and students must obtain a pass from the Office of College and Career Readiness at least one day prior to attending, if attending during a class period. This pass should be signed by the teacher of the class for that period you are missing. 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. Students are encouraged to visit with College reps during their lunch period when/if possible.


If you have a conflict with a college visit, please email Kathy.McCoy@d303.org for the college rep's contact information.


For the full listing go to the College Visit page on the CCR Website.


Upcoming Visits:

Monday, September 9

  • Wabash College
  • Texas Christian University
  • Saint Anthony College of Nursing
  • Arizona State University-Tempe



Tuesday, September 10

  • Beloit College
  • Iowa State University
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
  • Lake Forest College
  • University of Maine


Thursday, September 12

  • Luther College
  • North Central College
  • Western Michigan University
  • Benedictine University
  • University of Northern Iowa


Friday, September 13

  • Xavier University


Monday, September 16

  • Grinnell College
  • Furman University
  • Elgin Community College


Tuesday, September 17

  • University of Miami
  • University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
  • Illinois Institute of Technology


Thursday, September 19

  • Merrimack College
  • University of Louisville
  • University of Oregon
  • University at Buffalo
  • Purdue University-Main Campus


Friday, September 20

  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins
  • Loyola University Chicago

Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC) Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC)

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FVCC - Beginning of the Year & Bussing Information

Classes at the Fox Valley Career Center begin on Wednesday, August14th!


Students in Session 1-3 must take the bus to and from FVCC. Students in Session 4 will need to provide their own transportation.


Bus information for those students attending classes at the Fox Valley Career Center was emailed to students enrolled in these classes earlier this week. This information can be accessed here as well.


For continuously updated information, please visit the FVCC page on our CCR Website HERE.

Save the Date! 📆 Save the Date! 📆

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Save The Date! Important CCR Upcoming Events

  • D303 Financial Aid Night in the St. Charles North Auditorium on September 18, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • FAFSA - Scheduled to open October 1, 2024 for some and December 1, 2024 for all
  • College Options for Juniors at St. Charles North on October 2, 2024 from 6:30-8:30
  • Pathways Night will be at Compass Academy on October 30th from 6-8 p.m.
  • Future College Athlete Night in the St. Charles North Auditorium on November 6, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Early College Credit Information Night at St. Charles East in the "Little Theatre" on November 20, 2024 from 6:30-8:30.p.m.
  • 2 Year, Tech, Trades & Military Post-Secondary Options at Compass Academy (Haines Center) - Date TBD
  • Fox Valley College Fair at Geneva H.S. on April 17, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.


More details will be shared as we get closer to each event date.

College & Career Planning College & Career Planning

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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:

Paths After High School


Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Registration Required

Job Shadowing Job Shadowing

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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.


This is a great opportunity for Senior students on October 23rd, since this is a non-attendance day for Seniors due to the Pre-ACT Test being given to 9, 10, & 11th graders. Please return your completed registration form to Ms. Gomez in the College & Career Office.

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College & Career Readiness Team

255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL, 60175

331-228-6290

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