District 88 shares important information regarding course-selection process

We are excited to share course selection dates for our students: 

A list of the courses offered at District 88 can be viewed in SchooLinks via this LINK or the QR code below:

In an effort to streamline opportunities for all of our students in their post-secondary planning, we have created career pathway videos that showcase opportunities for our students. These videos are organized by career clusters and highlight coursework and extracurricular activities that align with each pathway. Please take a moment to review the short videos at the link below.

www.dupage88.net/PathwayVideos 

• Video 1 LINK to pathway:
  • Arts and Communication (audio and visual technology; performing arts; visual arts; music; and journalism and broadcasting)
     
• Video 2 LINK to pathways:
  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (animal systems; and plant systems)
     
  • Health Sciences and Technology
     
  • Human and Public Services (education and training; and government and public administration)
     
• Video 3 LINK to pathway: 
  • Finance & Business Services (accounting; entrepreneurship; and hospitality, culinary and tourism)
     
• Video 4 LINK to pathways: 
  • Information technology (cybersecurity and network systems; and programming and software development)
     
  • Manufacturing, engineering and trades (architecture and construction; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - or STEM; and transportation, distribution and logistics)

We are also excited to announce the D88 College Launch: The Power of 15 initiative, which encourages students to begin their college journey by earning college credit while still in high school. Benefits of earning early college credit include:

• 15 credit hours are equivalent to one semester of college credits
• Earn up to one semester of college credits at no cost
• Courses are taught by District 88 teachers, who have the credentials and are adjunct faculty at our partner institutions
• All courses are taught in the buildings during the regular school day
• Students will enroll in the course at their high school, and - upon successful completion - will receive credit toward both high school graduation and transcripted college credit from our partner institution
• Build confidence by experiencing the rigor of a college course
• Demonstrate readiness for college success
• Last year, D88 students saved close to $2.6 million in potential tuition costs

The link to the flyer can be viewed HERE.

District 88 recently hosted a district update meeting, and the presentation/recording can be viewed HERE.  During the meeting, the following important information was shared:

• Details/reminders about District 88’s Strategic Plan
• How to access the District 88 Course Listing Guide
• The various college/career pathways and courses/curricular opportunities available for students
• New courses added for the 2026-27 school year
• District 88 graduation requirements
• Flexibilities within District 88’s graduation requirements
• Save the date for Addison Trail’s Course Information Night and Athletic/Activity Fair and Willowbrook’s Curriculum Showcase and Meet the Coaches/Clubs Night on Jan. 15
• Save the date for an Open House on Jan. 15 at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), which offers DuPage County-area high school juniors and seniors 17 career and technical education (CTE) programs as part of their high school curriculum, as well as an opportunity to earn college credit while in high school
• District 88’s ACT Preparation Course for juniors, including how to register
• Academic supports available for students
• Mental health and social-emotional supports available for students
• Safety and security updates and reminders
• Facility updates for 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Long-term facility planning and an invitation to attend the District 88 Citizens Task Force meetings
• How to stay connected with District 88, including groups for parents/guardians and community members to join

We encourage families to review the information and resources shared above and to discuss course options before students meet with their counselors. These conversations play an important role in ensuring each student selects courses that align with his/her interests, goals and postsecondary plans. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor. 

Thank you for your continued partnership as we support our students in planning for a successful future!

Yvonne Tsagalis
Assistant Superintendent of College and Career Readiness
ytsagalis@dupage88.net