Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Attention SENIOR PARENTS: Some Important Parent Dates


Obviously Co-vid has changed a lot of things at the high school.  The counseling department will be doing our best to keep the parents and students informed about everything. Listed below are our parent events.

Below is a list of important dates this year with a short description of each. We encourage parents to attend as many of these programs as possible. For more info on any of them, please call (309) 274-5481 x3217.

All of these presentations will be available online after they are completed.

Off to College Parent Breakfast  (IN PERSON) 
Friday, Sept 18th 8:00 a.m. - IVC Auditorium 
Limit 45 people (please call Shana Placher at 274-5481 x3217 to reserve a spot)
This is our 13th year offering an Off to College Breakfast. The breakfast will cover the application process, some of the ins and outs of college, tips for parents, and more. The program lasts about 45-60 minutes.

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Off to College Parent Night  (IN PERSON) 
Wednesday, Sept 23rd 6:00 p.m. - IVC Auditorium 
Limit 45 people (please call Shana Placher at 274-5481 x3217 to reserve a spot)
The information covered will be the same as the Off to College Breakfast. This presentation is intended for parents only. We will cover the application process, some of the ins and outs of college, tips for parents, and more. The program lasts about 45-60 minutes.\

Financial Aid/Scholarship Night  (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, Sept 29th  6:00 p.m.  
A representative from the IL Student Assistance Commission will be presenting a program on financial aid and scholarships. This program is very informative, especially for those parents who are new to the college application process. We will be sending all parents the link to attend this event.

FAFSA Night  (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, October 8th  6:00 p.m. 
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be tricky sometimes. This program is designed to help you navigate the application and make the process much easier. Completion of FAFSA is a new state graduation requirement. This new law will be explained in detail.