Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department set to assist students with course registration for 2019-20 school year

It’s that time of year – time for Addison Trail students to register for the 2019-20 school year.

Students will select courses in January or February. The Addison Trail Guidance Department encourages parents/guardians to discuss course selections with their child. Course selection is a vital part of a student’s high school career, and parental involvement is essential to assist students in making successful academic choices. To view course descriptions in English and Spanish, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/19.

Below is the course selection schedule:

  • Class of 2020: Jan. 29; Feb. 1 and 5 to 8
  • Class of 2021: Jan. 22 to 25
  • Class of 2022: See details at https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/9600
  • Class of 2023: Details will be shared soon. Parents/guardians and incoming freshmen are invited and advised to attend Course Information Night on Jan. 17 for further information. That event will begin at 6 p.m. with an Athletic/Activity Fair, followed by a presentation at 6:55 p.m. and then information in the Commons area at 7:25 p.m.

We understand students might need extra time to discuss courses with their Guidance Counselor, and they will be able to schedule appointments with their counselor to follow up with any questions they might have or to add/change course selections. Students will have until Feb. 25 to make changes to course selections. All course selections will be considered final after Feb. 25.

Some important reminders regarding the registration process:

Students need to be enrolled in at least six periods, plus a lunch.
Schedules are computer generated, and counselors are unable to confirm a specific schedule.
Course selections will be considered final after Feb. 25.
A parent/guardian must sign the registration form.

If you would like to meet with your student’s counselor to discuss course registration, please contact him or her directly. Counselors also will be available during the Guidance Department Open House from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 21.

Lastly, Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) will host an Open House from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 17. We highly encourage students who are interested in enrolling at TCD in the 2019-20 school year to attend this event. An Addison Trail Guidance Counselor will be available to answer specific questions on how TCD works for Addison Trail students. We also encourage pupils to have conversations with their Guidance Counselor before their course selection date regarding which TCD programs might be a good fit. For more information, go to www.tcdupage.org.

For questions or more information about the above content, call the Addison Trail Guidance Department at 630-628-3318.