Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department shares important information regarding registration for the 2018-19 school year

It’s that time of year – time for Addison Trail students to register for the 2018-19 school year.

Students will select courses during their physical education class in January or February. 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. The Addison Trail Guidance Department strongly recommends parents/guardians review the District 88 Course Listing Guide with their student. That guide can be viewed online at https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/19 and provides descriptions of classes offered at Addison Trail.

Below is the schedule for course selection for the 2018-19 school year:

  • Class of 2019: Jan. 30; Feb. 2 and 6 to 9
  • Class of 2020: Jan. 23 to 26
  • Class of 2021: See details at https://tinyurl.com/ych7j7ho
  • Class of 2022: Registration information will be shared at a later date

We understand during the registration process, your student might need extra time to discuss courses with his or her guidance counselor. Students will be able to schedule appointments with their guidance counselor to follow up with any questions they have or to make changes to their course selections. Students will have until Feb. 28 to make changes to course selections. All course selections will be considered final on Feb. 28.

Here are some important reminders regarding the registration process:

  • Students must be enrolled in at least six periods and a lunch.
  • Schedules are computer generated, so counselors are unable to confirm a specific schedule.
  • Course selections will be considered final on Feb. 28.
  • A parent/guardian must sign the registration form.

If you would like to meet with your student’s counselor to discuss course registration, feel free to 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. 22.

The Guidance Department also would like to share information about an event coming up for students who are interested in attending classes at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD). TCD will host an Open House from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 17. The center is at 301 S. Swift Road in Addison. For details, go to http://www.tcdupage.org. An Addison Trail guidance counselor will be available during the Open House to answer specific questions on how TCD works for Addison Trail students. We also recommend students speak with their guidance counselor before the course selection date regarding TCD programs that might be a good fit.

For questions or more information about the above events, contact the Addison Trail Guidance Department at 630-628-3324.