Announcements

January 2021

2021-2022 Course Registration Overview

It is course registration time for Juniors, Sophomores & Freshman. All course registration appointments will be done virtually on a google meet with your Guidance Counselor. Please check your school email for the invitation to your course registration appointment. Please click YES to accept that invitation so your guidance counselor knows you received it.

Registration Schedule:

Juniors (2022)- Friday, Jan. 15th to Friday, Jan. 22nd

Sophomores (2023)- Monday, Jan. 25th to Friday, Jan. 29th

Freshman (2024)- Monday, Feb. 1st to Friday, Feb. 5th

Students should review 2021-2022 teacher course recommendations in skyward under the "student portfolio" tab.  Any questions please contact your student's guidance counselor.

Incoming Freshman (2025)- Saturday, Feb. 6th- Additional information/specifics will be shared with incoming students and their families in the near future.

FREE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL RESORUCES FOR STUDENTS/FAMILIES

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).

FAFSA COMPLETION WORKSHOPS-Various dates in January 2021 will be scheduled.

ISAC COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT PRESENTATION  INFORMATIONAL PACKET 

FALL 2020 STUDENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER

 SENIORS-Class of 2021

• 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

• JUNIORS-SAT PREP CLASS AT SANDBURG
• 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

DISTRICT 230 FALL VIRTUAL COLLEGE REP VISITS 

1. Find a college visit you want to attend on the calendar below.

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

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