Announcements

September 2021

FALL 2021 VIRTUAL COLLEGE ADMISSION REP PANELS

1. Every Wednesday-Sept. 15th to Nov. 3rd 2021 from 8am to 9am we will host a VIRTUAL College Admission Panel with a variety of colleges/universities. Open to all students to sign up. 

        College Panel #1, Wed., Sept. 15th featuring:  Illinois State University, University of Alabama, Drake University, School of the Art Institute (Chicago), Northwestern University and University of St. Francis

                    >ZOOM RECORDING Passcode: 7p$T9?LP

        College Panel #2, Wed. Sept. 22nd featuring:   Augustana University, Governors State University, American Academy of Art, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale,  Xavier University (Ohio), Rice University

                    >ZOOM RECORDING  Passcode: 1rs$XHZQ

        College Panel #3, Wed. Sept. 29th featuring:   Marquette University, Bradley University, St. Ambrose University, Grand Valley State University, University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC),  College for Creative Studies

                   >ZOOM RECORDING  Passcode: h+YiA*c3 

        College Panel #4, Wed. Oct. 6th featuring:  Miami(Ohio) University, Valparaiso University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, University of Maryland, Eastern Illinois University and Ball State University 

                   >ZOOM RECORDING  Passcode: cx#$9=S4  

        College Panel #5, Wed. Oct. 20th featuring: University of Chicago, , Illinois College, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, DePaul University, Savannah College of Art/Design, IUPUI, and Purdue University

        College Panel #6, Wed. Oct. 27th featuring: Michigan State University, Illinois Tech, Butler University, University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Northern Illinois University

        College Panel #7, Wed. Nov. 3rd featuring:  Lewis University, Western Illinois University, University of Arizona, University of Cincinnati and Benedictine University

2. Sign up to attend the VIRTUAL visit here:  D230 STUDENT VISIT SIGN UP FORM

3. Students will receive an email with a ZOOM link to attend the college virtual meeting!

*How to Enroll a New Student*

Before we can make an appointment to register your student, there are four mandatory DOCUMENTS you will need to download and complete. Please ensure you bring completed forms, birth certificate, student records and residency documentation to your scheduled appointment. Hard copies only accepted. 

Registrations will be scheduled by appointment only. To register your student at Carl Sandburg High School, please call the Guidance Office at 708-671-3125.

SENIORS-Class of 2022

• **NEW SCHOOLINKS APP.- Seniors will use this platform to work on College applications. 
  • INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE SCHOOLINKS
  • VIDEO TUTORIAL
• SENIOR INFORMATION PACKET
• SENIOR ADVISORY PRESENTATION
• SENIOR COLLEGE FAQ
• Test Optional College List
• List of College/University Testing Policies for Admission (SAT/ACT)
• SAT & ACT UPCOMING NATIONAL TEST DATES
• Conquering College Costs- Financial Aid/Scholarship Video
• NCAA ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY COVID UPDATE- AUGUST 18, 2021
• Request for Letter of Recommendation Form- please remember to check if the college you are applying to requires a letter of recommendation?

• SPRING 2021 D230 COLLEGE PANELS

  2021 Spring College Panel Recordings w/passcodes 

Juniors-Class of 2023

• JUNIOR ADVISORY NEWSLETTER
• Start researching colleges/careers
  • Attend Virtual College Visits before class or during lunch hours. This will help you gather admission information from colleges of your interest.
  • SAT & ACT UPCOMING NATIONAL TEST DATES 

Sophomores-Class of 2024

• Important Information for 2021-2022 school year
• Attend Virtual College Visits before class or during lunch hours. This will help you gather admission information from colleges of your interest.
• College Planning Checklist 

Freshmen-Class of 2025

• Overview for 2021-2022 school year
• Advice for Freshmen
• College Planning Checklist 

General Information for 2021-2022

• Community Service hours (25 required to graduate) Please go on CANVAS and look for Service Learning Page.  You can view current service opportunities, download forms to complete & turn in all through CANVAS. Any questions please email Mrs. Kermer at nkermer@d230.org
• FAFSA Graduation Requirement 

                     Completion of the FAFSA is now a requirement for graduation in the State of Illinois. Federal Financial Aid forms are available for completion at www.fafsa.gov.  Parents and students are required to use their tax information from 2020 while completing the form. Those choosing not to complete it, will be required to complete the ISBE Waiver Form and submit it to Ms. McFarland (kmcfarland@d230.org).

GENERAL INFORMATION:

MEET THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

The Guidance Department is here to support Sandburg students & families.  We are a resource for you to connect to the school and to ensure that each student has a positive experience while in high school. 

FREE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL RESORUCES FOR STUDENTS/FAMILIES

(NEW) APRIL 2021:  MENTAL WELLNESS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

COPING CENTER

SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCES

COVID-19 STUDENT COPING RESOURCES

The Sandburg Guidance Department will communicate out important information to students & families this school year through the following platforms:

TWITTER- follow us @CS_Guidance   

INSTAGRAM- @CS_Guidance    

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

CANVAS COLLEGE & CAREER RESOURCE SITE 

FALL 2021 NEWSLETTER (Coming soon)

REMIND ME text service.  Sign up instructions:

Class of 2022:  text @6c6e7d to the number 81010

Class of 2023:  text @4gfg9 to the number 81010

Class of 2024:  text @2024cs to the number 81010

Class of 2025:  text @798gad to the number 81010