DeVry â C201. Sessions 1, 2, 3: Grades 10, 11: Valerie Adams. DeVry University will share information about the changi
College of DuPage – C203 Sessions 1, 2, 3: Grades 10, 11: Dan Stadt, Heather Fong th
December 9 , 2013 6:45-9:00 PM
Mind the Gap – Auditorium Session 1: Grades 10, 11: Lance Fuhrer, Sandy Schuller
Hear a short presentation on how to connect your standardized test scores to NVHS course enrollment and college planning.
Highly Selective College Admissions Auditorium, Sessions 2, 3: All Grades: Chris Ruffolo
Gain an introduction to the admission process of America’s most selective colleges and universities. Learn what your student can be doing now to be a competitive applicant for a top-ranked school.
Course Selection for the Class of 2015 – A116 Sessions 1, 2, 3: Grade 11: Chad Allen
Learn how to help your student plan courses for senior year, meet graduation requirements, and minimum college entrance requirements.
Course Selection for the Class of 2016 – A118 Sessions 1, 2, 3: Grade 10: Babs Filkins
Learn how to help your student plan courses for junior year that will prepare them for various post-secondary plans.
Course Selection for the Class of 2017 – A120 Sessions 1, 2, 3: Grade 9: Shawna Stanley, Kendall Sims Hear an overview of the course selection process for sophomore year, including working with your four-year plan.
Collegiate Athletics – C101 Sessions 1, 3: All Grades: Spike Grosshuesch, Tammy Kurth
Come hear what it takes to be eligible academically for collegiate athletics.
Military Options – C101, Session 2: Grades 10, 11 Joan Callan, Christina Frontera
Come learn about the various options to enter the military. Information about enlistment, ROTC programs, and military academies will be presented.
Parents! Forget What You Learned About Study Habits – B137, Sessions 1, 2, 3: All Grades: Susan Lynch
Forget what you’ve learned about study habits and learn a few of the CRISS strategies used by teachers to support your student at home and prepare for exams.
DeVry – C201 Sessions 1, 2, 3: Grades 10, 11: Valerie Adams
DeVry University will share information about the changing job market and the majors that will help your students prepare to enter these exciting, in-demand careers. You will learn about many exciting opportunities that students can take advantage of while still in high school.
This session will provide a snapshot into all that our community college has to offer from certificated programs to Associate degrees, and pathways to 4-year universities.
Advanced Placement and Dual Credit – C200 Sessions 1, 3: All Grades: Stephanie LaPorta, Christina Frontera Learn about available Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses. Hear how these courses can be used in postsecondary planning.
Finding the Right Fit: Factors in Post-Secondary College Planning- C202 Sessions 1, 2: Grades 9, 10, 11: Susan Janes Learn the many factors to consider in the college selection process, including the varying levels of college admissions, grade-level timelines, and how to access helpful resources.
Naviance – C204 Session 2: Grade 9: Heather Fong, Lisa Engel Session 3: Grades 10, 11: Tammy Kurth, Lisa Engel
Learn about the many helpful aspects of Naviance, our college and career planning tool! Find out the best features and what your student can do now to learn more about themselves and their future.
Counselor Q&A – LMC Sessions 1, 2, 3: All Grades
Stop by to get your general questions answered by NVHS counselors.
Technology Center of DuPage – 2nd Level Rotunda Sessions 1, 2, 3: All Grades: Kathy Rosenwinkel, Julie Massa
TCD is Neuqua’s advanced Career and Technical Education elective for juniors and seniors. TCD offers 20 programs in careers ranging from health care to engineering, technology to public safety, transportation to personal services. Students have the opportunity to explore a career interest; earn dual credit (both high school credit and transferable college credit); and obtain available certifications as they prepare for college and eventual entry into the workplace.
NVHS FACS/TEE/MEDIA – Rotunda Sessions 1, 2, 3: All Grades: Lisa Traut
Representatives will be available to speak about elective coursework from FACS/TEE/MEDIA. This includes Project Lead the Way.
NVHS BUSINESS DEPT – Rotunda Sessions 1, 2, 3: All Grades: John Hanson
Explore the Business Department course options and possible paths towards capstone programs like Virtual Enterprises International (VEI) and Business Internship. Sophomore
parents can speak with teachers about College Test Prep and its approach towards individualized plans for improving students’ standardized test scores.
NVHS ART DEPT – Rotunda Sessions 1, 2, 3: All Grades
Representatives will be available to speak about elective coursework from ART. NVHS ART programs seek to provide students a variety of experiences in the visual arts.
