Announcements

APRIL 2021

SPRING 2021 D230 COLLEGE PANELS

Join District D230 this Spring for College Panels! Stop by to learn more about five different universities/colleges at one time and to ask questions. Panels will be held every Wednesday before school. **Please Note: Students will be emailed Zoom links for the College Panel they signed up for.

Panel Make-Up:
- 4-5 Colleges per panel
- A mix of colleges - Public/Private, Size, Location, etc.

Panel Format:
8:30-8:50 am - Short introductions of each college
8:50-9:30 am - Q&A from Moderator and Students
9:30-10 am - Optional Student Q&A - Students may stick around in breakout rooms to ask specific reps questions

NOTE: This will be a webinar style Zoom so you will not be seen or heard anyone on the call but you can submit questions via the chat.

Below are the APRIL College Panels.   Sign up on this FORM to attend!

•  March 31: NIU, Purdue, National Louis, Dickinson, University of Cincinnati
•  April 7: Univ. of Illinois at Springfield, University of Alabama, Loyola Chicago, Ohio Wesleyan, IUPUI
•  April 14:  University of Notre Dame, McKendree University, Monmouth College, Kalamazoo College, Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater
•  April 21: Augustana College, Grand Valley State University, Dominican University, University of Northern Iowa, DePauw University
•  April 28: Illinois State University, Univ. of Maryland, University of St. Francis, Valparaiso University, Millikin University

2021 Spring College Panel Recordings w/passcodes

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

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 2019 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).

ISAC COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT PRESENTATION  INFORMATIONAL PACKET 

SENIORS-Class of 2021

• Senior Seminar Video Library! Our Seniors are invited to enjoy messages of motivation, appreciation, and advice from our Sandburg Family.
• HOW TO COMPLETE THE COMMON APPLICATION VIDEO
• 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, 2020
• Request for Letter of Recommendation Form- please remember to check if the college you are applying to requires a letter of recommendation?

Juniors-Class of 2022

• College Rep Fall 2020 Recordings:  
  bit.ly/D230VirtualCollege 
  password: d230proud 
• 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
  • EAGLECAST COLLEGE & CAREER PODCASTS - great database of podcast interviews with college admissions representatives.  
  • BigFuture-College-Planning-Calendar-Juniors.pdf
  • College Snapshots -115 college admission representatives from all over the country that have visited Sandburg over the past few years filled out a 4 question survey providing key information about the college/university.  This is a general reference document. Please verify any information listed here directly with the college/university by contacting them
  • NEPRIS is our new Career Research program

 Sophomores-Class of 2023

• Important Information for 2020-2021 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 2024

• Overview for 2020-2021 school year
• Advice for Freshmen
• College Planning Checklist 

General Information for 2020-2021

• Important Remote Learning Information for all students 
• Guidance Staff Directory

• Community Service hours (25 required to graduate) can still be completed through virtual methods.  You can view these opportunities by clicking on this link => e-Service Learning Link.  Any questions please email Mrs. Kermer at nkermer@d230.org
• REMOTE LEARNING RESOURCE LINKS (from Social Workers & School Psychologists’ Back to School Night Video)
   

   

Sandburg Guidance Department uses REMIND ME text service for delivering important information to each class.  Sign up instructions:

Class of 2021:  text @96kh23 to the number 81010

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