Compass Connections

• Dungeons & Dragons Club- Monday, March 3, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 111)
• Yearbook- Tuesday, March 4, 3:35-4:05 (Rm. 140A)
• Tech Makerspace- Tuesday, March 4, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 144)
• Nonfiction Wellness Field Trip to Norris Center Health Fair- Wednesday, March 5, 9:30-12:00 (Meet in 140)
• College Trip to Tour Beloit College- Wednesday, March 5, 8:15-2:15 (Meet in 140)
• SWAMP- Wednesday, March 5, 9:15-11:15 (Rm. 140)
• Theater Club- Thursday, March 6, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 142)
• Block E/SWAMP- Thursday, March 6, 3:45-5:45 (Rm. 140)
• Dungeons & Dragons Club- Monday, March 10, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 111)
• Yearbook- Tuesday, March 11, 3:35-4:05 (Rm. 140A)
• Youth & Government- Tuesday, March 11, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 111)
• SWAMP- Wednesday, March 12, 9:15-11:15 (Rm. 140)
• Culinary Club- Thursday, March 13, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 143)
• Block E/SWAMP- Thursday, March 13, 3:45-5:45 (Rm. 140)
• END OF 3RD QUARTER- Friday, March 14
• Spring Fun Fest- Friday, March 14, 3:30-5:30 (Gym + various rooms)

The students in the Neuroscience seminar, an interdisciplinary biology and psychology class, dissected sheep brains last week. Because sheep brains are similar to human brains in structure, this activity provided students a hands-on opportunity to analyze brain structure, learning about the brain's different regions, including the cerebellum, brainstem, and cerebral hemispheres.

Working with an instructor from the St. Charles Police Department, students in the First Responders seminar tried on alcohol impairment goggles to simulate the effects of alcohol consumption as they learned about the dangers of impaired driving. The goggles use special lenses to distort vision, slow reaction time, and reduce balance. When there was leftover dry ice from a demonstration in another seminar, Mr. Head seized the opportunity to allow students in his chemistry seminar to experiment with sublimation by exposing the dry ice to warmer temperatures. As they discussed the physical changes happening in the dry ice, they also explored some of the physical properties of carbon dioxide.

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

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.

The St. Charles Cool School Plunge is a way for high school students to support Illinois Special Olympic athletes across the state, helping to provide them with life-changing programing. This includes year-round training and competition, as well as leadership, personal development, and health education opportunities. The plunge will take place on The Range at St. Charles East High School on Wednesday, March 5th, at 3:30 p.m.. Plungers who raise $100 will jump into an ice cold pool filled with water directly from the St. Charles Fire Department Truck! Washrooms in the Sports Complex will be available for changing immediately after the plunge. For more information and to register, follow this link.

STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 9:45 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.

Capture the memories of the year at Compass Academy with our vibrant, full-color yearbook! For just $15, relive the highlights, friendships, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out—grab your piece of history before it’s gone! Order online at this link!

Sharon Stanley, Director

Email: sharon.stanley@d303.org
Website: https://compassacademy.d303.org/
Location: Compass Academy, South 9th Street, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: (331)228-3400
X (Twitter): @CompassD303