Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department assists freshmen and juniors with planning for post-high school success

The Addison Trail Guidance Department is committed to providing services to prepare students for success after high school.

As part of that goal, the department is hosting the events/programs below.

Class of 2023 Post-Secondary Education Information Night
When: 7 p.m. on Dec. 9

Where: Zoom (https://dupage88-net.zoom.us/j/83132535411?pwd=eVRlU1FRUmlHZm1sYU1hNjFWK2Q5dz09)

During this event, guidance counselors will discuss the post-secondary education search process, high-stake testing, financial aid and next steps for juniors. The Guidance Department highly encourages juniors and their parents/guardians to attend. The presentation will be recorded and placed on the Guidance Department webpage at https://dupage88.libguides.com/Guidance.

Freshmen interviews
When: December

Guidance counselors are meeting with freshmen this month to complete interviews. This provides an opportunity for counselors to connect with and get to know the students. Counselors will discuss current grades and future plans; set goals; talk about ways students can get involved at Addison Trail; and help prepare students to select courses for their sophomore year.

• This is a semimonthly column that features news from the Guidance Department. The column will alternate between Addison Trail and Willowbrook.