Compass Connections
April 14, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Robotics Club- Tuesday, April 16, 3:55-4:55 pm (Rm. 144)
- Block E (Academic Support)- Tuesday, April 16, 3:55-5:55 pm (Rm. 140)
- MAKE-UP PSAT/SAT TESTING- Wednesday, April 17, 9:30-2:00 pm (Rms. 145/146)
- Art of Crafting Field Trip- Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 am- 1:30 pm
- Block E (Academic Support)- Thursday, April 18, 3:55-5:55 pm (Rm. 140)
- No School (School Improvement Day)- Friday, April 19
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THIS WEEK'S GLIMPSE AROUND CAMPUS
Over the first two weeks of the quarter, students in Q4 True Crime seminar, an interdisciplinary social studies and English course, have heard from Q2 and Q3 students about their research questions and collaborated to develop ideas on how to carry that research forward.
True Crime students also had the opportunity to visit St. Charles Public Library for a tour, guidance on developing community book displays, and a chance to visualize and measure the space for their display, which will be on exhibit at the library in May.
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ORDER YOUR COMPASS YEARBOOK NOW!
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STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 10:00 A.M. MONDAY MORNING.
Compass Academy students pre-order their lunch, so if your student plans to order lunch, please have them complete this form. 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.
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP WITH STATE REP. DAN UGASTE
State Representative Dan Ugaste is offering an opportunity to apply for a summer internship in his District Office in St. Charles, from June 1 - July 31. He wants to involve young students in the legislative process and give them the chance to see firsthand the workings of a legislative office. Hours are flexible. For current seniors only.
All interested candidates are asked to contact his office by phone: 630-797-5530 or by email: ugaste@ilhousegop.org . Please submit a resume and cover letter by April 15.
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DISTRICT 303 SUMMER SCHOOL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Click the graphic below to see more information on the District 303 website. Students should register with Ms. Ohlson. If you have additional questions, contact Mrs. Stanley.
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D303 DRIVER EDUCATION SUMMER SCHOOL
June 3-July 17
St. Charles North HS
Enrollment in the Summer School Driver Education Program is limited; to reserve a space, please return the registration form to Kristy Harrier by May 3, 2024.
For more information, contact:
Kristy.Harrier@d303.org or (331) 228-6268
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SUMMER LEARNING EXPERIENCES
It may still be winter, but it's the time of year when many colleges and universities 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. An assortment of summer programs from colleges with links to more information are below:
- Aurora University - Camp Spartan - Camp for neurodivergent students who are rising juniors or seniors
- Beloit College - Summer Programs
- Colorado School of Mines - SUMMET Program
- Harvard University - Summer College Programs for High School Students
- Illinois State University - Summer Research Opportunities
- 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
- Wheaton College - Summer Institute
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COMPASS ACADEMY SPIRIT WEAR CAN BE ORDERED AT ANY TIME & SHIPPED TO YOUR HOME.
CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW TO SEE THE WIDE ARRAY OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ORDER.
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CITY OF ST. CHARLES JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM
Are you interested in learning about the various career options available in St. Charles? Through the city's career pathway job shadow program, Compass students can shadow people in many career fields, including office administration, communications, accounting, firefighting, government, law enforcement, construction, forestry, water management, and vehicle maintenance. Students who participate in job shadowing on Wednesdays, and then write reflections about their experiences, have the opportunity to earn credit for career exploration.
Students may register for these opportunities by scanning the QR code on the bulletin board in the academic hallway or by getting a paper copy of the form from the counselor's office. If students have questions, they should view the video shown in advisory, which outlines everything they need to know about this opportunity, or make an appointment with Ms. Ohlson, the Compass counselor.
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AMERICAN LEGION BOYS' AND GIRLS' STATE
Boys and Girls State is a simulation patterned after the State of Illinois; it follows Illinois governmental procedure as closely as possible. It is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship which attempts to teach and instill in our youth a love of America and a sense of individual obligation to community, state, and nation. It is a powerful, intense learning experience.
Hundreds of boys and girls from various communities throughout the State of Illinois will attend in June. They will learn the way a two-party system works. We have two fictitious political parties, the Nationalists and the Federalists. They will caucus, have Primary and General elections, and participate in a party Convention.
They will elect city, county, and state officials. They will learn the duties of various public offices their functions, limitations, and powers. They will have their own legislature where they introduce, debate, and pass their own bills. They regulate their own cities, enforce their laws, and prepare county projects.
Each boy and girl has a chance to learn for himself or herself that the government is just what he or she makes of it. They learn the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities that will help them participate as American citizens.
- FREE to interested Juniors
- Boys' State: June 8-14, Girls' State: June 16-22
- Located at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL
- Participating students compete for nearly $20,000 in scholarships
- Email mtfoulkes@yahoo.com for more information or to register
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Compass Academy
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