Guidance Department

Student Support Team

Administrator
Kyle Stewart	kstewart@ecusd7.org	20129

School Counselors
Counselor Name – e-mail / phone extension	Students Last Name
Cierra Gater cgater@ecusd7.org 20128 Heather Neese hneese@ecusd7.org 20132	A-Ce
Sally Atwood satwood@ecusd7.org 20133	Cf-Gar
Justine Veath jveath@ecusd7.org 20137	Gas-Ja
Tara Quinn tquinn@ecusd7.org 20135	Jb-Mas
Candice Watts cwatts@ecusd7.org 20131	Mat-Pot
Samantha Kistner skistner@ecusd7.org 20136	Pou-Sti
Chung Baker cbaker@ecusd7.org 20134	Stj-Z

Social Workers
Autumn Cole	Social Worker	acole@ecusd7.org	20140
Kayla Dinkelmann	Social Work Counselor	kdinkelmann@ecusd7.org	20121
Dave Lewis	Social Worker	dlewis@ecusd7.org	20142
Kristy Mitchell	Social Worker Counselor	kmitchell@ecusd7.org	20109
Other Support Staff
Jennifer Baker	ELL	jbaker@ecusd7.org	20131
Liz Bray	Speech Pathologist	lbray@ecusd7.org	20143
Jeff Wallis	Psychologist	jwallis@ecusd7.org	20126

Office Staff

Forms/Resources

FORMS

Office Forms:

EARLY GRAD FORM
Junior Grad form
Worker’s Permit Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office

Program Forms:

Interrelated Cooperative Class : Information Application
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Edwardsville CEO
Collinsville Area Vocational Center : CAVC Application 2022-23

OTHER RESOURCES

Course Handbook

Schedule Changes

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students should involve parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to insure their course selections are appropriate to their needs and interests.

In general, schedule changes are discouraged after school has begun. However, special circumstances may arise.

Track Changes: Students may request track changes from one ability level to another at any time during the first or third quarters. Parent permission and the permission of the respective teachers are required before a track change can be made.

Dropping a Course for a Study Hall: Students may request to drop a course and add a study hall at any time during the first five weeks of a semester without penalty, providing a study hall is not already in their schedule. If a student does have a study hall and still wishes to drop a course, a grade of “F” and no credit for the course will be reported and calculated for the student’s semester report card. Parent permission is required to drop a course and add a study hall. If a student drops a class after five weeks into the semester, a grade of “F” will be reported.

Section Changes: If a student wishes to make a section change, at least one of the following criteria must be met:

the student has taken and failed a course with the assigned teacher.
the student has had a documented conflict with the assigned teacher; or
the student has been enrolled into the wrong course for the intended subject area.

College Visits

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS

Sign up for college visits by visiting the Guidance Office

Saint Louis University, March 14, 9:20 -3rd Hour
Greenville University, March 14, 11:50 – 5th Hour
University of Alabama, March 14, 12:50 – 6th Hour
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, March 17, 11:50 – 5th Hour
Indiana State University, March 22, 9:01 – 3rd Hour
McKendree University, April 13, 9:20 – 3rd Hour

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships (Various Deadlines)
Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships (Various Deadlines)
2023 NROTC Scholarship (Jan. of 2023)
December 2022 Scholarship Newsletter (Various Deadlines)
2023 Scholarships for Minority Students (Various Deadlines)
US Department of Veterans Affairs – Health Professionals Scholarships Program (HPSP) (Various Deadlines)

January

Edwardsville Community Foundation Scholarships (Jan.31)
- ECF Scholarship List & Descriptions 2022-2023
  - (available to pick up in the guidance office)

June

Anderson Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship (Jun. 4)
Anderson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship (Jun. 4)
Madison County CSBG Scholarship (Jun. 24)

July

Finney Injury Law Scholarship (Jul. 1)
Flight 300 Program Application 2022 (Jul. 6)

Miscellaneous Scholarship Sites

Military Visits

Daily/Lunch Schedule

DAILY/LUNCH SCHEDULES

Daily Class Schedule

Period Time Minutes

0 6:30 – 7:15 45

1 7:20 – 8:20 60

2 8:26 – 9:20 54

3 9:26 – 10:20 54

4 10:26 – 11:50 84

5 11:56 – 12:50 54

6 12:56 – 1:50 54

LUNCH SCHEDULE

Four (4) Lunch Periods

Lunch	Time of Lunch	4th Period Class
A CAVC, Math, NO Nelson, CASTLE/FLS, SED ICC Classes	10:20-10:50 (30)	10:56-11:50 (54)
B Social Studies, Performing Arts/Art, World Languages, Study Hall	10:40-11:10 (30)	10:26-10:40 (14) 11:10-11:50 (40)
C Business/Applied Tech, English, Health, Driver’s Ed	11:00-11:30 (30)	10:26-11:00 (34) 11:30-11:50 (20)
D PE, Science	11:20-11:50 (30)	10:26-11:20 (54)

ASSEMBLY DAY SCHEDULES

30-Minute Assembly

Period 1 7:20-8:04 (44)

Period 2 8:10-8:54 (44)

Period 3 9:00-9:44 (44)

Assembly 9:50-10:20

Period 5 11:56-12:32 (36)

Period 6 12:38-1:14 (36)

Assembly 1:20- 1:50

45-Minute Assembly

Period 1 7:20-7:59 (39)

Period 2 8:05-8:44 (39)

Period 3 8:50-9:29 (39)

Assembly 9:35-10:20

Period 5 11:56-12:25 (29)

Period 6 12:31-12:59 (28)

Assembly 1:05- 1:50

60-Minute Assembly

Period 1 7:20-7:54 (34)

Period 2 8:00-8:34 (34)

Period 3 8:40-9:14 (34)

Assembly 9:20 -10:20

Period 5 11:56-12:17 (21)

Period 6 12:23-12:44 (21)

Assembly 12:50- 1:50

ACT

The ACT (American College Test) is required for admission to many colleges and institutions including all state supported universities and some public community colleges in Illinois. Illinois high school students who want to compete for Illinois State Scholar Awards must take this test in their junior year. The ACT assessment format is comprised of four tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. It will provide four test scores and a composite score plus two sub-scores in English and Reading and three sub-scores in Mathematics. For additional information, visit ACT Website linked below.

Quick Links: ACT Website

Advanced Placement Test

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST

These tests are given in several subject areas. In previous years tests in Advanced Placement English, Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, Honors Programming, and others have been given. Students who score well may be able to obtain college credit and/or proficiency out of certain courses. Check the EHS web site for more information as the year progresses.

Quick Links: AP Exam Information · AP F.A.Q.

ASVAB Testing

ASVAB TESTING

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test is used by the military to help determine your abilities in both academic and vocational areas and must be taken if you wish to enter the armed services.

ASVAB Testing is not just for students interested in joining the military!!

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test (ASVAB) and interest assessment. The results are used to guide career exploration using our career planning tools.

Students who want to take this test must sign up in the guidance office. Watch the EHS announcements for sign up dates.

Next test date: April 1, 2022

Quick Links: ASVAB Test – Today’s Military ∙ ASVAB – Career Exploration Program

PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)/NMSQT (National merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is required for all students who wish to be considered for a National Merit Scholarship. A very high test score is required to become a semifinalist. This is also the test African-American students must take to compete for scholarships from the National Achievement Program for Outstanding African American Students. The PSAT/NMSQT is a multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning ability important for success in college. It is recommended that this test be taken in the junior year. This test is not required for college admission.

Registration is done by the student in the guidance office.

Quick Links: PSAT/NMSQT Information · PSAT/NMSQT Prep

SAT

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is given on several Saturday test dates throughout the year. The SAT is required for admission to certain colleges and universities. Most institutions will accept or prefer scores from junior year testing (spring and summer before senior year). A few schools require it to be taken in the senior year, no later than December. Some institutions requiring the SAT also require one or more achievement tests for admissions. Students should refer to each college’s catalog for specific information about which tests are recommended.

All Juniors will take the SAT on March 23, 2022. There is no need to sign up.

Quick Links: SAT Information ∙ SAT Test Prep

Transcript Request

Office Staff
Brenda Ohm	Registrar	bohm@ecusd7.org	20150
Paul Jackson	Guidance Secretary	pjackson@ecusd7.org	20130
Mary Emerick	Special Education Secretary	memerick@ecusd7.org	20108
Guidance Office Fax: (618)-659-1744