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• How should I use the Course Offering Book and Planning Guide?

The Course Offering Book and Planning Guide supports academic decision making. Students should use this publication when considering their Four-Year Academic Plan making course selections each year and as reference when seeking information about academic processes and procedures. A link to the Course Offering Book is found on the High Schools’ website.

•  Many of the processes explained in The Course Offering Book and Planning Guide require me to complete a form.  Where do I find the forms?

Students can find forms on the College and Career Readiness website for their school. 

• I know that standardized testing is an important part of preparing for what I want to do after high school.  How do I find out about standardized tests and where do I sign up for them?

Students should schedule an appointment with a counselor.  ACT, SAT, and PSAT booklets and student information are available on the College and Career website. Your counselor can help you make decisions about these tests.

The Course Offering Book and Planning Guide includes general explanations of the standardized tests are available to you.  To learn more about the SAT, consult www.collegeboard.com.  You can find information about  ACT at www.actstudent.org.

• How do I get information about summer school?

 Summer school information will be available after spring break.  Summer school information will be available in the College and Career Readiness Office as well as online. Questions about summer school should be directed to the College and Career Readiness Office.

• Several forms have asked for my school code.  What is my school code?

 St. Charles East High School’s school code is 143-795.  St. Charles North High School’s school code is 143-796.

• I see the FAFSA form mentioned a couple of times when I look at college planning materials. What is the FAFSA?

The Federal Student Aid worksheet explains it this way, “You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal student financial aid and to apply for most state and college aid.” Senior, should complete this requirement early.   Students and parents will need to use information from their most recently completed tax return.  File at www.studentaid.gov.

• I am an athlete and hope to participate at the collegiate level in a Division I or Division II college/university.  What are the NCAA requirements?

It is essential that student-athletes use the NCAA website to monitor individual progress toward meeting the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements for eligibility.  It is the student’s responsibility to comply with core course and eligibility requirements in order to participate in Division I or Division II collegiate athletics.  Visit the website at  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

• What should I do if I am struggling in any of my classes?

Students should start by seeing their classroom teacher.  Students gave a right and responsibility to initiate a conversation with their teachers to develop a plan to learn all necessary concepts and/or complete any outstanding assignments or projects.  Open communication between student and teacher is essential when a student is struggling with of academic concepts. If you need help with contacting your teacher, your counselor can help facilitate that for you.

• How do I arrange to see my school counselor?

 Please come to the College and Career Readiness Office; one of the support staff can help you with arranging an appointment.

• Are school counselors available in the summer?

School counselors are available on a rotating basis during the summer. Contact the Office of College and Career Readiness for available hours; appointments are recommended.

• What if I need to change my schedule for next year?

After the deadline date for changes to the Course Verification Form, counselors do not make schedule changes. Material Pick-up Days prior to the opening of school is the  opportunity to make changes to course selections.

• What is a Course Verification Form?

After registering for classes,  we will mail a list of the courses you have chosen.  Both students and parents MUST review the list carefully.  The list represents the courses you have chosen and will be enrolled in the next school year.  Request changes of the courses on the list, you must notify your school counselor before the deadline.

• Who should I see to get my automobile insurance form signed?

The Registrar signs car insurance forms.

• How do I get a work permit?

If you are under 16 and have a job lined up, you need a work permit. The work permit is for the employer and its purpose is to demonstrate they are not violating the child labor laws. Work permits are available in the Main Office.

• If I have a doctor or dentist appointment during the school day, what should I do?

Your parent/guardian needs to either call the attendance office or provide a note.  Either way, the Attendance Office  will need to know (generally) why and when you will be leaving the building. You must sign out in the Attendance Office when you leave the building. When you sign out, you will be given a pass to leave. When you return to the building, you must go back to the Attendance Office and sign in.