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Welcome to the Thompson Junior High School Counselor's Website!
Meet the Counselors
Ashley Gilbert
Ashley Gilbert
6th Grade Counselor
630-636-2615
Hello Thompson Tigers and Families!
I am the 6th grade counselor for 26-27 SY! This is my 8th school year at Thompson. I grew up and graduated from Batavia High School. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. I then received my master's degree in school counseling and mental health counseling from Lewis University.
I started my career as a special education paraprofessional at Kaneland High School, working there for two years. I then worked for three years as a counselor & behavior specialist at an alternative school. In 2019, I became a school counselor for Thompson Junior High. What I love most about being a counselor at Thompson is helping my students become successful in all aspects of their lives and witnessing that success! I am very excited to be starting my 7th year at Thompson and I look forward to getting to know your student(s) and family during your time here!
Amy Shaw
Amy Shaw
7th Grade Counselor
630-636-2614
Hello Thompson Tigers and Parents!
I am the 6th grade counselor. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in communication and theater. After working in downtown Chicago for a few years, I decided education, specifically counseling, is where I needed to be. I headed back to school at night and earned my master’s in education in school counseling from DePaul University, Chicago.
Since earning my master’s, my professional life has taken me many places. I started my career working at a small Catholic high school on the north side of Chicago for two years. From there, I moved to Portland, Ore., and worked in a suburban high school as a counselor for four years. Ah, the mountains sure are pretty when you’ve just seen cornfields your whole life! But, alas, the Midwest kept calling me home. I moved back to Chicago and worked for a couple of years in the Chicago Public Schools. I then found a more permanent career home at Thompson Junior High School in 2008. The good news is that I survived as a JH parent, and so will you. Just know I'm here to help in any way I can.
Lisa Banner
Lisa Banner
8th Grade Counselor
lbanner@sd308.org
630-636-2682
2025-2026 Bell schedule
2025-2026 Bell schedule
SST: 8:05-8:24
Period 1: 8:24-9:05
Period 2: 9:09-9:50
Period 3: 9:54-10:35
Period 4: 10:39-11:20
Period 5: 11:24-12:05
Period 6: 12:09-12:50
Period 7: 12:54-1:35
Period 8: 1:39-2:20
Period 9: 2:24-3:05
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
-It's okay to not be okay-
Thompson Care Closet
Thompson Care Closet
THE THOMPSON JUNIOR HIGH CARE CLOSET IS STOCKED AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!
If your family is experiencing any hardships, we would love to provide some relief with food, clothing, basic hygiene supplies, school supplies, etc.
This is a FREE resource and the use of the Care Closet is confidential and anonymous.
Simply scan the QR code that can be found in the flyer link below! You will then fill out a Google Form using your child’s student ID #. Your items will be available for pick up in the Main Office the following day! We are also happy to set up appointments for you to shop in the Care Closet before or after school! You can also use this link: Care Closet Order Form.
For more information about the care closet and details on how to use it please look at this flyer.
If you have any questions or to set up an appointment, please email/call:
Counselor (6th), Ashley Gilbert, at (630) 636-2615 or agilbert@sd308.org
Counselor (7th), Amy Shaw, at (630) 636-2614 or ashaw@sd308.org
Counselor (8th), Lisa Banner, at (630) 636-2682 or lbanner@sd308.org
General Elective information - 6th & 7th Grade
General Elective information - 6th & 7th Grade
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Important Notes:
If you are going into 8th grade, you can not retake a class you have already taken in 7th grade, unless it is band/choir/Spanish.
You are filling two class periods for the year. This can be done:
-2 year long classes (band, choir, Spanish)
-1 year long class & 2 semester classes
-4 semester classes
You are not guaranteed your class selections UNLESS you are in band/choir/Spanish.
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