Compass Connections

• Block E (Academic Support)- Tuesday, April 23, 3:55-5:55 pm (Rm. 140)
  
• ECC FIELD TRIP- Wednesday, April 24, 9:30-1:00 pm (Register with Ms. Ohlson)
• Culinary Club- Thursday, April 25, 3:55-4:55 pm (Rm. 143)
• Block E (Academic Support)- Thursday, April 25, 3:55-5:55 pm (Rm. 140)
• Last Day of School for Graduating Students- Thursday, May 16
• Compass Cord Ceremony and Senior Celebration- Friday, May 17
• Portfolio Defense for 9th-11th Grade Students- Tuesday & Thursday, May 28 & 30

Want a diploma? Right now only 26% of graduating seniors can get theirs on graduation day even if they pass all of their classes. Why? MANY of our students haven't filed their FAFSA or completed the opt-out waiver that is a graduation requirement in the State of Illinois.

What to do? Complete the FAFSA or complete the opt-out waiver on the ISAC website. Ms. Ohlson will begin emailing students and parents weekly beginning this week until graduation.

Need help completing the FAFSA? Check out the ISAC website or stop by the Financial Aid Office at ECC. They will help students and their parents complete the FAFSA for free! More info about ECC's support HERE.

Scores for those students who took the PSAT or SAT on April 9 are scheduled to be released beginning on May 2. Those who took the make-up exam will need to wait until May 16 to access their scores. Students will be able to access scores in their online College Board account. We will not receive hard copies. Students who are not able to access their account should see Ms. Ohlson for assistance.

Compass Academy students who will be graduating in May will be able to pick up a Compass graduate yard sign from Mrs. Stanley either before or after school starting on May 6th. Signs are available at no cost to students and no pre-ordering is required. We're proud of our 2024 graduates!

CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW TO SEE THE WIDE ARRAY OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ORDER.

The Art of Crafting class took a field trip to Esther's Place, a working farm in Big Rock. They had the opportunity to watch how sheep are sheared and learn how wool is turned into fiber that can be used in crafting while also getting the chance to feed some of the animals. After the farm tour, students participated in a wet felting workshop where they made bowls to take home. The Group Fitness class welcomed a guest speaker from the Norris Center, who presented information about different career paths in the fitness industry and how students could become certified trainers with various certifications. Following that, she led them through a challenging workout.

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.

Whether it’s an overnight pre-college program, a local day camp, or a sleepaway adventure experience, summer programs for teens are a great way to pursue new interests, improve existing skills, and make new friends outside of the classroom.

The TeenLife website has collected and curated some of the best summer programs for students in middle and high school. These one-of-a-kind programs come in all shapes and sizes — some are academically focused, others are skills-based, and still others are similar to a traditional summer camp experience. However, all of these programs offer vital enrichment opportunities for teens to expand their horizons.

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.

June 3-July 17

St. Charles North HS

Registration Brochure

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

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
  

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.

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

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