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Guidance - - - December

Midterms was Friday, November 14.  If you did not see one or would like a copy, please contact me.  Keep in mind, in the junior high, a student must pass 12 of 16 semester grades over the course of the school year AND not fail both semesters of any  class to be eligible for promotion to the next grade. In high school, a student must have a passing semester average grade to earn credit toward graduation.

What’s Happening?

                December 12     School Improvement Day – Dismissal at 12:30

                December 18     Semester Exams – Early Dismissal at 2:05

                December 19     Semester Exams – Early Dismissal at 2:05

                December 22 – January 5   No School – Winter break

                January 6             School Resumes

Kaskaskia College Jumpstart Scholarship

Kaskaskia College offers a Jumpstart Scholarship which allows any high school student to take any 3 credit hour class for half priced tuition and the cost of the book.  There are multiple course offerings that could benefit students at a reduced rate.  There are even options where the school would pay for the course and you could gain both college and high school credit.  See me for the scholarship application form.

Kaskaskia College Registration

                Kaskaskia College spring registration is currently taking place now.  In order to apply for the Kaskaskia College Foundation Scholarships (which will be opening soon), a student must have already applied.  There is no harm in applying, especially if you are on the fence if you will be attending.         

Scholarships

                The Kaskaskia College Foundation Scholarship window will not open until mid January.  Seniors who are considering attending KC after graduation should apply for these scholarships.  It is an online application.  Only one application has to be filled out and has the ability to send digital requests for transcripts and letters of recommendations/references.  You can also easily upload your essay directly to the portal.  THE DEADLINE FOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS IS schedulded to be February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm! Go to https://apps.kaskaskia.edu for more information.

As the counselor, I am concerned with each student’s social and emotional well being, as well as their academic success which leads to post-secondary education/training.  If you have any concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to reach out.  No concern is too small! 

Christine Meng

[email protected]        

618/432-5440 ext 305