Guidance Department
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Administrator |
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| Paul Stuart | pstuart@ecusd7.org | 20129 |
| Counselor Name – e-mail / phone extension | Students Last Name |
| Heather Neese hneese@ecusd7.org 20132 |
A-CRO |
| Sally Atwood satwood@ecusd7.org 20133 |
CRU-HAM |
| LaShonda Coleman lcoleman@ecusd7.org 20137 |
HAN- K |
| Samantha Kistner skistner@ecusd7.org 20136 |
L – OJ |
| Tara Quinn tquinn@ecusd7.org 20135 |
OL-SN |
| Chung Baker cbaker@ecusd7.org 20134 |
SO-Z |
| NOTE: STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS HAVE CHANGED FOR THIS YEAR. |
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Office Staff |
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| Brenda Ohm | Registrar | bohm@ecusd7.org | 20150 |
| Jennifer Kaffer | Guidance Secretary | jkaffer@ecusd7.org | 20130 |
| Mary Emerick | Special Education Secretary | memerick@ecusd7.org | 20108 |
| Jennifer Baker | ELL | jjoachimstaler@ecusd7.org | 20131 |
| Jeff Wallis | Psychologist | jwallis@ecusd7.org | 20126 |
| Kristy Mitchell | Social Worker | kmitchell@ecusd7.org | 20140 |
| Liz Bray | Speech Pathologist | lbray@ecusd7.org | 20143 |
| Dave Lewis | Social Worker | dlewis@ecusd7.org | 20142 |
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Guidance Office Fax: (618)-659-1744 |
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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:
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the student has taken and failed a course with the assigned teacher.
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the student has had a documented conflict with the assigned teacher; or
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the student has been enrolled into the wrong course for the intended subject area.
ACT Prep Sessions
| Spring Session #2: Prep Dates (Saturdays): March 14, March 21, and March 28 /ACT Test Date: April 4
TIME: 8:00 – noon PLACE: EHS WHAT: ACT Practice test, 2 hour blocks of English and Math prep COST: $50 per student HOW: Pre-register in Guidance Office |
| 2019-2020 Test Dates (National) | ||
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
| April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29-March 13, 2020 |
***Signing up for EHS ACT Prep classes does NOT sign you up for the national ACT testing. That must be done through them at www.act.org.
College Visits
We invite you to use, and we hope you will link to <http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/illinois/>, which lists and offers contact information for virtually all post-secondary schools, colleges, and universities in your state.
Elsewhere on <http://www.college-scholarships.com> are links to 70 scholarship search data bases, GPA and student loan calculators, a guide to the FAFSA, information on online degree programs for adults, and dozens of helpful articles for college students of all ages.
Scholarships:
-American Welding Society Scholarships-Please visit www.aws.org/scholarships for more information.
–Missouri Botanical Garden Youth Fellowship/Scholarship-Please apply online @ www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/learn-discover/students-teachers/teen-programs/missouri-botanical-garden-youth-fellowship-program.aspx
-Various Student Scholarships available @ www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php
-Davenport University Scholarships- Please visit www.davenport.edu/financial-aid/scholarships for more information.
-The St. Louis Illini Alumni Club Scholarship. Please visit https://stlouis.illiniclub.org/article.html?aid=274 for more information. Deadline is April 10, 2020.
-American Legion Auxiliary Edwardsville Post No. 199 Scholarship-Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 14, 2020.
-The Scholarship Foundation-BJC Scholars Fund-Please visit www.myscholarshipcentral.org for more information. Deadline is April 15, 2020.
-Edwardsville Knights of Columbus Council 1143 Scholarship- Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 17, 2020.
-Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship-Please visit https://ilengineeringinitiative.org/scholarships/ for more information. Applications are also available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 17, 2020.
-Student-View Scholarship Program-Please visit www.student-view.com for more information. Deadline is April 22, 2020.
-Illinois Federation of Business Women-Metro East Lena Stanley Scholarship Program-Applications available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 27, 2020.
-Knights of Columbus Eldred N. Adamson Memorial Scholarship-Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 27, 2020.
-The Jason Steward “MOB” Memorial Scholarship-Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 28, 2020.
-ESSPA Scholarship- Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is May 1, 2020.
-“End Distracted Driving” Scholarship- Please visit www.torhoermanlaw.com/scholarship for more information. Deadline is May 1, 2020.
-S.I.U.E. Balanced Man Scholarship- Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15ybUvjvBDDlnCpdx2DYWurfSRv9JqgAtrYu-K7-yeVU/edit for more information. Deadline is May 31, 2020
-Kids’ Chance Scholarship-Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is May 31, 2020.
-IL. Society War of 1812 Charles Schweizer Scholarship- Applications available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is May 31, 2020.
-Madison County Community Development Scholarship-Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is June 5, 2020.
-Chairish Scholarship Program- Please visit Chairish Scholarship Program for more information. Deadline is June 30, 2020.
-4th Annual S.C.W. DREAMERS Scholarships-Please visit http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-workers-compensation-lawyers/#dreamers for more information. Deadline is June 30, 2020.
-Ponton Law Scholarship-Deadline is July 31, 2020. Please visit www.jamesponton.com/practices/car-accidents/#scholarship for more information.
-Capital Auto Auction Stem Scholarship-Please visit www.capitalautoauction.com/about-us/scholarship/ for more information. Deadline is August 15, 2020.
-Future Educator Scholarship-Please visit https://www.mrsprindables.com/news/education-scholarship/ for more information. Deadline is August 20, 2020.
-Lewis & Clark Community College Scholarships-Please visit www.lc.edu/scholarships for more information.
-The Balanced Man Scholarship-Students may apply at www.missouristate.sigep.org/bms . Deadline is August 23, 2020.
Military
May 12th – The Navy will be visiting during lunch.
May 13th– The Army will be visiting during lunch.
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SAT TESTING JUNIORS-T.B.A
PSAT 10 TESTING-T.B.A
PSAT 9 TESTING-T.B.A
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Daily Class Schedule 2019-2020
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 | Minutes |
| A
FLS, Nelson PM, Math, Art, Music |
10:20-10:50 (30) | 10:56-11:50 (54) | 84 |
| B
For. Lang., Soc. Studies, Dr. Ed/Health; Study Hall |
10:40-11:10 (30) | 10:26-10:40 (14)
11:10-11:50 (40) |
84 |
| C
English, Business, Industrial App Tech |
11:00-11:30 (30) | 10:26-11:00 (34)
11:30-11:50 (20) |
84 |
| D
Science, PE, Foods/Culinary |
11:20-11:50 (30) |
10:26-11:20 (54) |
84 |
ASSEMBLIES
| 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 OR Period 5 11:56-12:32 (36) Period 6 12:38-1:14 (36) Assembly 1:20- 1:50
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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 OR Period 5 11:56-12:25 (29) Period 6 12:31-12:59 (28) Assembly 1:05- 1:50
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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 OR Period 5 11:56-12:17 (21) Period 6 12:23-12:44 (21) Assembly 12:50- 1:50
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Testing
ACT (American College Test)
The ACT 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 the guidance office.
Quick Links: ACT Website · ACT Registration · ACT Procedure · ACT F.A.Q.
| 2019-2020 Test Dates (National) | ||
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
| April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29-March 13, 2020 |
ACT – Test Prep Course
An ACT Test Preparation Course will be held on three consecutive Saturdays before the National test dates. Students may request information in the Guidance Office.
| Spring Session #2: Prep Dates (Saturdays): March 14, March 21, and March 28 /ACT Test Date: April 4
TIME: 8:00 – noon PLACE: EHS WHAT: ACT Practice test, 2 hour blocks of English and Math prep COST: $50 per student HOW: Pre-register in Guidance Office |
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 Prep · AP F.A.Q. · AP Exam Information
-AP Testing will be May 4-15, 2020.
Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery
This 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. Students who want to take this test must sign up in the guidance office. Watch the EHS announcements for sign up dates.
Quick Links: ASVAB Sample Test · ASVAB Guidebook · ASVAB Resources
PLAN
Edwardsville High School is pleased to offer American College Testing Program’s PLAN Test to all sophomores at no charge. PLAN is the tenth grade test that gives students a forecast of how they might perform on the ACT Assessment, which is taken in the junior year and is taken for college admission purposes. This test is given in the fall.
PLAN consists of four academic tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. In addition to gauging academic achievement, PLAN provides information for educational and career planning. A more detailed description can be found at the ACT websitewww.act.org/plan/. Quick Links: PLAN Information
PSAE (Prairie State Achievement Exam)
All high school juniors take the PSAE since it is a requirement for graduation. It is an Illinois high school accountability test, which measures the Illinois Learning Standards in five different academic areas. The PSAE includes three testing areas: 1) the ACT, which is a college entrance exam; 2) the Work Keys exams, which measure students’ mathematics and reading skills when applied in workplace situations; and 3) the ISBE developed exams, which measure students’ mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards in reading, writing, math, science, and social science. Quick Links: PSAE Information ·PSAE F.A.Q. – WIN Career Readiness
PSAT/NMSQT (PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST/NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST)
This 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
-April 15, 2020-PSAT 10th grade
-April 16, 2020-PSAT 9th grade
-April 28, 2020-PSAT9 & PSAT10 Makeup Test Date
Results will be available 3-4 weeks after test.
SAT (SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST)
The SAT 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.
Quick Links: SAT Information
-March 25, 2020-SAT (Juniors)
-April 28, 2020-SAT Makeup Test Date
Results will be available 3-4 weeks after test date.
www.sat.org/success