May Counseling Connections 2024
April 10th, 2024
Information
Here you will find information on important upcoming events that you will need to know for this month. This is a great tool that provides our students and parents with valuable knowledge on a timely basis.
Finals
Class of 24 Graduation
Happy Memorial Day
Thank you to all who have served our country!
ACT Registration Deadline - TODAY**
The deadline to register for the June 8th, 2024 ACT is May 3rd, 2024. *** TODAY***
College bound students are encouraged to take at least one ACT their junior year.
See below link to register now: RegisterACT
You will need the following numbers when you register to take the ACT here at SCHS.
Our School Code is: 262850
Test Center Code:176830
Class of 2024 Graduation Information
119 Annual Commencement
June 1st, 2024
11:00 am
SCHS Bartow-Hedges Main Gymnasium
There will be a MANDATORY Commencement Rehearsal in the Main Gymnasium of SCHS on Friday, May 31st, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
All graduates who wish to participate in the Commencement Ceremony MUST attend this MANDATORY rehearsal!
**Please also see the flyer for Commencement Ceremony Commitment**
Senior Awards Night
Seniors and Parents,
We are starting to prepare for our Senior Awards Night.
It will be on May 30th at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium here at SCHS.
Students will be getting invites if they will being receiving an award. (only students who are receiving something will be invited)
The invites should be going out to the students in the next couple of weeks. We will also send parents an email if your student is invited so you will know as well.
Please save the date if you believe your student will be receiving an award or scholarship.
Important Senior Reminder
Seniors, DO NOT forget you will need to request your final transcripts to be sent to your college after graduation, they are NOT automatically sent.
When requesting your SCHS final transcript now, you will need to place a "hold for grades" on it. Those will be sent once transcripts are finalized. Below is the link to Parchment for your convenience.
Finals Week
Finals Exam Schedule:
Wednesday, 5/22 - A1, B1 & A2
Thursday, 5/23 - B4, A4, & A5
Friday, 5/24 - B2 & B5
*3 hour Early Release*
**Please see the below picture for the full finals schedule**
Summer School
Summer school will be offered again this year. There will be an in-person option and a virtual option. If your student has failed a course, it is highly encouraged that they attend in-person learning. The virtual option, Launch, will be hosted by Springfield School District and is free of charge to students. Students can do credit recovery virtually or complete a course for initial credit. If you are interested in your student attending summer school, please complete the following Google form (https://forms.gle/rNrvy7kBxqWoLpiu6) and let your student's counselor know how you would like to be contacted with more information.
ACT Summer Prep Course by Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County
The Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County is hosting a summer session of ACT Prep courses for 9th - 12th grade.
Please see the below flyer for more information.
St. Charles School District College Information Night
In case you missed our SCSD College Information Night hosted by the reps from Lindenwood University regarding the college admission process, please see our website for the PowerPoint presentation.
Important Dates
May:
- 5/3 - ACT Registration Deadline
- 5/4 - JR/SR Prom
- 5/6 - 5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5/7 - Early Out
- 5/8 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
- 5/8 - Early Out
- 5/12 - Mother's Day
- 5/15 - Early Out
- 5/17 - End of Year Assembly
- 5/22 - 5/24 - Finals
- 5/24 - 3 Hour Early Release & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
- 5/27 - Memorial Day
- 5/30 - Senior Awards Night
- 5/31 - Graduation Rehearsal
June:
- 6/1 - Graduation
- 6/10 - 6/28 - Summer School here at SCHS in Person
Community Resources
Check out our website for Community and Mental Health Resources
Julie Basler: A-F Counselor - jbasler@stcharlessd.org
Brad Bichel: G-O Counselor - bbichel@stcharlessd.org
Sarah Scaturro: P-Z Counselor - sscaturro@stcharlessd.org
Aimee Fox: Crisis Counselor -afox@stcharlessd.org
Dawn Tranen: Social Worker - dtranen@stcharlessd.org
Bethany Aubin: Registrar - baubin@stcharlessd.org
Sharon Stewart: Secretary - shstewart@stcharlessd.org