Compass Connections

• Intramurals- Monday, April 28, 3:45-4:45 (Gym)
• Dungeons & Dragons Club- Monday, April 28, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 111)
• Tech Makerspace- Tuesday, April 29, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 144)
• First Responders Final Interviews- Tuesday, April 29, 3:45-5:45 (Rm. 140, 141A, & 111)
• Field Trip to Air Traffic Control Center- Wednesday, April 30, 9:15-12:30
• Block E/SWAMP- Tuesday, April 29, 3:45-5:45 (Rm. 140)
• First Responders Celebration- Tuesday, April 29, 6:00-6:30 (Rm. 140)
• SWAMP- Wednesday, April 30, 9:15-11:15 (Rm. 140)
• Theater Club- Thursday, May 1, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 142)
• Block E/SWAMP- Thursday, May 1, 3:45-5:45 (Rm. 140)
• SPRING SHOWCASE- Wednesday, May 14, 4:00-6:00 (see below)
• LAST DAY FOR SENIORS- Tuesday, May 20
• COMPASS CORD CEREMONY & SENIOR CELEBRATION- Tuesday, May 20, 4:30-7:30 (see below)
• COMPASS CELEBRATION OF LEARNING (Portfolio Defense)/EAST/NORTH FINAL EXAMS- Tuesday-Thursday, May 27-29 (more information will be shared soon)
• D303 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT NIU- Thursday, May 22, 4:00/7:30

Students were happy to take advantage of the beautiful weather last week to enjoy lunch in the courtyard. Sunny spring days brighten everyone's mood. 🌞

STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 10:00 A.M. THE FIRST MORNING OF THE SCHOOL WEEK.

Compass Academy students pre-order their lunch, so if your student plans to order lunch, please have them complete the form that is linked above. Students are always welcome to bring food from home, if they prefer. If your student may qualify for free or reduced lunch, please complete this form or have them get a paper copy of the form from the Compass office.

Many colleges and universities host summer programs for current high school students. These programs allow students to experience learning experiences on college campuses. All of these programs have applications open for current high school students to learn on their campuses this summer. From STEM, to the arts, to athletics (and MORE!), the opportunities are many. While some schools have opportunities for all ages, students who will be juniors and seniors next year have many different opportunities to extend learning while experiencing a college campus this summer. To learn about and participate in these programs, follow the links below. An assortment of summer programs from colleges with links to more information are below:

• Aurora University - Camp Spartan - Camp for neurodiverse students who are rising junior or seniors.
• Beloit College - Summer Programs
• Colorado School of Mines - SUMMET Program
• Harvard University - Summer College Programs for High School Students
• Northern Illinois University - Summer camps (STEAM, Summer in the Arts at Northern, and Athletic Camps)
• Northwestern University - Pre-College programs
• Michigan State University - Pre-College programs
• Purdue University - Summer College For High School Students
• Rose Hulman Institute of Technology - Summer Camps
• University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) - Summer programs for fine arts (FAA)
• University of Wisconsin - Summer Pre-College Explore Programs
• Washington University (St. Louis) - Summer Programs for HS Students
• Wheaton College - Summer Institute

This event is a simulated government program for juniors (rising seniors), sponsored by the American Legion. It is a week-long residential opportunity hosted at Eastern Illinois University. If you are a current junior and are interested in a military career (or military academy), a career in political science or law, see Ms. Ohlson for more details and to learn how to apply! The application deadline is May 1st.

Completion of either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Illinois non-participation waiver is a requirement for graduation in Illinois. Students who have not successfully completed either their FAFSA online, or the ISAC non-participation waiver, are not able to receive a diploma even if they have completed all other graduation requirements.

Do you want to avoid end-of-school-year stress? Complete this graduation requirement NOW is you haven't already.

Email: sharon.stanley@d303.org
Website: https://compassacademy.d303.org/
Location: Compass Academy, South 9th Street, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: (331)228-3400
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