Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department assists freshmen with course selection process
It’s that time of year – time for freshmen to select courses for the 2017-18 school year.
Students will meet individually with their counselor in December or January to complete this task. Counselors also will meet with the class of 2020 on Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to hand out and discuss materials regarding this process. 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. Starting on Nov. 21, course descriptions can be viewed at https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/19.
Freshmen also will complete a Freshman Interview with their counselor. That interview will allow students to review their progress and discuss how to build their high school résumé to achieve their post-secondary education goals. Copies of that interview and course selections will be sent home. We understand that during the registration process, students might need extra time to finalize course selections. Students will have through Feb. 27, 2017, to make changes to course selections. All course selections will be considered final after that date.
Important reminders regarding the registration process:
- Students are required to be enrolled in at least six periods, plus a lunch.
- Schedules are computer generated, which means counselors are unable to confirm a specific schedule.
- Course selections are considered final after Feb. 27, 2017.
- Students are enrolled in a classroom Driver’s Education section based on their date of birth.
- A parent/guardian must sign the registration form.
- Courses are subject to change based on low enrollment.
Parents/guardians who would like to meet with their student’s counselor to discuss course registration can call the Guidance Department at 630-628-3318. Counselors also will be available during the Guidance Department Open House from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2017.