How Do I Request to See Someone in Student Services?
Students can scan the QR code found on the fliers in the hallways and classrooms that will take them to a Google Form they fill out in order to see a member of Student Services. The request form is linked here as well.
Waubonsee Getting Started Workshops
Your counselors HIGHLY recommend you attend one of these workshops to help you get started enrolling at Waubonsee.
Getting Started Workshops
October 26th (11am)
November 16th (11am)
December 2nd (6pm)
You may register for the October 26th workshop now by clicking HERE
If you have any questions please reach out to your WCC Rep - Carlos Suarez via email: csuarez@waubonsee.edu OR by phone at 630-466-2366.
SAT and PSAT Scores. When will they be released?
- All SAT (seniors) scores from the October 14th test date will be made available to students through their College Board accounts the week of November 4th
- All PSAT (juniors) scores from the October 14th test date will be made available to students through their College Board accounts the week of December 7th
IMPORTANT: FAFSA Information and Updates!
You can read more about the new State Requirement here
The FAFSA Application opened October 1, 2020! We encourage you and your family to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible!
So what is the FAFSA?
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and it is a part of the financial aid process for college. It is used to apply for federal student aid such as grants, student loans, and work study opportunities.
Information for completing the FAFSA
Even more information regarding the financial aid process and the FAFSA
Your student's School Counselor and/or The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) College Coach will be available to help you complete the FAFSA and answer any questions you may have. Please reach out with any questions or concerns!
ISAC College Coach
Martha J Gutierrez
ISACorps Member (Waubonsee Community College)
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Phone number (630) 946-3688
Virtual College Visits
Many of the college/universities are providing virtual experiences for our students.
Click here to see what opportunities are currently available!
Parent Teacher Conferences!
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, October 29th from 12pm-7pm AND Friday, October 30th from 8am-12pm.
More information on how to sign up for your virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will be coming soon from your student's teachers.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns!
Ms. Dellorto's Office Hours
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then your student needs to schedule a time to meet with Ms. Dellorto! Ms. Dellorto is working with students to help them organize their classes, assignments, and remote learning.
Please see the attached flyer HERE for more information on Ms. Dellorto's Office Hours!
Ms. Dellorto's Zoom Office Hours Link can be found HERE
On Track For Graduation?
Click here to view a video that will guide you through specific information regarding what it means to be on track for graduation!
As always, contact your School Counselor with any questions or concerns!
Reminder!
Examples of this may be: Senior Meetings, Counselor Check-Ins, Meeting with Social Worker, Individual Teacher Conference, etc.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns!
Volunteers Needed!
Are you interested in volunteering? Are you looking for volunteer hours?
The Plano Community Garden is in need of volunteers! The Plano Community Garden helps supply food to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry. They are in need of volunteers to help care for the garden.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
STAY CONNECTED!
Instagram: Plano High School Counselors @phs_counselors
Twitter: Plano C.U.S.D. #88 @PlanoCUSD88 AND Plano HS Counselors @PHS_Counselors
Student Services Google Site: https://sites.google.com/plano88.org/phs-student-services/home
Download the Plano 88 App from the Apple App store OR get the app on Google Play. See the District website for more information!
Meal Distribution
The district will continue to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL CHILDREN in the community 18 and under. Children will receive FREE meals when they are in-person in the schools, regardless of their eligibility of free, reduced or full pay.
All families are also eligible to pick up meals on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30-9:30, 11:30-12:30 and 5-6 PM for all children in their household 18 and under; this includes children not enrolled in school.
Student Services Support for Students and Families
Community Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1800-273-TALK OR Text CONNECT to 741741
Free 24/7 Confidential National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800-799-7233
WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
Kendall County Health Department - 811 West John St., Yorkville - 630-553-9100
Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital - 801 South Washington St., Naperville - 630-305-5500 or 630-305-5027
Mercy Behavioral Health - 1325 North Highland Ave., Aurora - 630-801-2657
Joi Counseling Center - 674 Veterans Parkway Suite D, Yorkville - 630-553-9686
SASS - 22 South Spring Street, Elgin - 847-695-3680
Centennial Counseling - 106 Countryside Parkway, Yorkville - 630-553-9686 OR Centennial Counseling at 1 County Line Rd, Sandwich - 815-786-8606
Family Counseling Services - 70 South River Street #2, Aurora - 630-844-2662
Suicide Prevention Services - 528 South Batavia Avenue #1, Batavia - 630-482-9696
