Von Steuben Counseling Department

Counseling Services Counselors will work with students in the following American School Counselor domains: Academic, College/Career and Personal/Social. This includes one on one, classroom guidance, and group work. Individual Counseling Group/Classroom Guidance Responsive Services Scholarships and Financial Aid planning Career exploration College planning/application process Location and Time: The Von Steuben Counseling Department is located in room 109 and 111. The office is open on school days from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Students are encouraged to see their counselor during their lunch period. Parents interested in scheduling a meeting with a teacher can contact Ms. Plaud at (773) ext

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Counselors Ms. Gonzalez’s Divisions: , 417, 417 Mr. Kenealy’s Divisions: , , , 410

Counselors Ms. Bonick’s Divisions: , , 518, , 420 Counseling Interns: Ashleigh Pigusch Sophie Gavilanes

Important Dates for All Students October 17, 2013 Von College Fair October 31, 2013 Quarter 1 ends November 12, 2013 Report Card Pick Up 12-7pm November 26, 2013 Honor Roll Celebration December 5, 2013 Parent Financial Aid Workshop 6pm December 11, 2013 Progress Reports Mailed Home December 18, 2013 Individual Service Learning Hours Due January 23, 2014 Quarter 2 ends January 30, 2014 Report Card Distribution February 26, 2014 Progress Reports Mailed Home March 27, 2014 Quarter 3 ends/Co-Op College Fair 7pm April 7, 2014 Report Card Pick Up 12-7pm April 25, 2014 Honor Roll Celebration May 5-16, 2014 All AP Testing June 10, 2014 Quarter 4 ends/Report Card Distribution Summer School dates TBD

Freshmen October What’s Next Illinois college/career training November Explore Exam score interpretation February Course selection for sophomore year March What’s Next Illinois college/career training continued

Sophomores October PSAT Exam (10/19/13) ASVAB Exam (10/30/13) November Plan Exam score interpretation Sophomore College Tour (Tentative) February Course selection for junior year March Meet with counselor to finalize course selection

Juniors September What’s Next Illinois college/career training Apply for National Honor Society October National Honor Society Induction Ceremony PSAT Exam (10/19/13) ASVAB Exam (10/30/13) January Junior Parent Workshop 1pm (1/30/14) February Course selection for senior year March Meet with counselor to finalize course selection April PSAE (4/23-24/14) May What’s Next Illinois and Naviance college/career training continued

Seniors September College application process overview Apply for National Honor Society October Order cap and gowns National Honor Society Induction Ceremony December Senior overnight college tour Parent financial aid presentation work shop (12/5/13) Service hours due (12/18/13) January Senior financial aid presentations to students May CPS Senior Exit Questionnaire All AP exams Senior Awards Ceremony Senior finals Senior Prom (must have all fees paid) June Graduation (6/3/14 at 6pm) Return gowns/diploma distribution

SES – Supplemental Educational Services Free tutoring Must be eligible for free/reduced lunch Online, on-site or off-site Several different vendors to choose from Applications at table in the hallway Return application to any counselor Deadline to apply for is October 30 th

Social/Emotional Counseling Refer your student to their counselor Youth Guidance Counseling available Outside counseling referrals

Student Hospitalization/Extended Absences Must inform the attendance office and their counselor as soon as you are aware of a necessary extended absence Student must return with documentation from physician Counselor will work with teachers to collect homework/assignments Parents are responsible to collect textbooks