Counseling Connection

In a time of such uncertainty we want to make sure you stay informed and connected to Plano High School. We will continue to update you with information and resources as they become available. Please feel free to reach out to any of our team members if needed and we will do our best to answer any questions or point you in the right direction to have your questions answered!

School Counselor - Mrs. Elgersma (A-K): lelgersma@plano88.org; 630-552-3178 ext. 7508

School Counselor - Ms. Voise (L-Z): cvoise@plano88.org; 630-552-3178 ext. 7504

School Social Worker - Ms. DeGarmo (A-K): kdegarmo@pasec.net; 630-552-3178 ext. 7506

School Social Worker - Ms. Pierson (L-Z): mpierson@pasec.net; 630-552-3178 ext. 7510

School Psychologist - Mrs. Still: kstill@pasec.net; 630-552-3178 ext. 7512

Assistant Principal for Student Services - Mrs. Adelmann: jadelmann@plano88.org; 630-552-3178 ext. 7507

Director of Special Education at PHS - Kari Pyle: kpyle@pasec.net; 630-552-3178

ISAC College Coach - Ms. Gutierrez: martha.gutierrez@illinois.gov; 630-946-3688

GRIT Counselor - Mrs. Easely cnolan@plano88.org; 630-552-3178

Facebook: PHS School Counselors AND Plano 88

Instagram: Plano High School Counselors @phs_counselors

Twitter: Plano C.U.S.D. #88 @PlanoCUSD88 AND Plano HS Counselors @PHS_Counselors

Download the Plano 88 App from the Apple App store OR get the app on Google Play. See the District website for more information!

Free breakfast and lunches will be distributed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30am - 12:30pm at Emily G Johns and Plano Middle School.

• All current Juniors are still required to take the SAT. The SAT that was going to be offered during the school day at Plano High School on Tuesday, April 14th is CANCELED. Juniors will now be testing in the fall of their senior year (the 20-21 school year). Specific date TBD!

• The May 2, 2020 SAT test has been cancelled. Registered students will be refunded.

• Free remote/online resources are available for those students planning on taking AP exams in May.

• Students scheduled to take an AP exam can choose to take their AP Exams at home either during the May 11-22 window OR the June 1-5 window. Please contact Mr. Denny (bdenny@plano88.org) with specific AP questions.

• Get all updates as they become available here at College Board's website.

Attached are resources from your Student Services Team during this time away from school. Please feel free to contact us with any questions after reviewing this information.

Student Services Support

Google Classroom Codes

SAT Practice

Khan Academy

Educational Resources While Away From School

TED Ed

Apps for Students Looking For Extra Academic Support

Mindfulness Exercises

Comcast is offering FREE internet! Please go here for more information.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1800-273-TALK OR Text CONNECT to 741741

Free 24/7 Confidential National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800-799-7233

WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?

Kendall County Health Department - 811 West John St., Yorkville - 630-553-9100

Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital - 801 South Washington St., Naperville - 630-305-5500 or 630-305-5027

Mercy Behavioral Health - 1325 North Highland Ave., Aurora - 630-801-2657

Joi Counseling Center - 674 Veterans Parkway Suite D, Yorkville - 630-553-9686

SASS - 22 South Spring Street, Elgin - 847-695-3680

Centennial Counseling - 106 Countryside Parkway, Yorkville - 630-553-9686 OR Centennial Counseling at 1 County Line Rd, Sandwich - 815-786-8606

Family Counseling Services - 70 South River Street #2, Aurora - 630-844-2662

Suicide Prevention Services - 528 South Batavia Avenue #1, Batavia - 630-482-9696

With E-Learning in full swing here are some tips on helping your student(s) navigate Zoom safely and tips for parents as their student(s) accesses Zoom to interact with teachers, peers, etc. during this time away from school.

IVVC Students - Please visit IVVC's Remote Learning Plan here to find your IVVC course work during this time away. All instructors have posted their plans and coursework required during this time.

If you have any questions please reach out to your IVVC instructor or contact Laura Edwards at IVVC (ledwards@ivvc.net) OR 815-786-9873

Our ISAC College Coach, Ms. Gutierrez, is still available to ALL of our students and families via email and phone. Please feel free to contact her during this time away from PHS.

Martha J Gutierrez

ISACorps Member (Waubonsee Community College)

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Phone number (630) 946-3688

martha.gutierrez@illinois.gov

Illinois State University

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Northern Illinois University

Xello is still available to ALL students during this time. Xello is a great way to explore career pathways and plans for after high school. Students already have lessons assigned and can access their lessons, interest inventories, etc. from home.

Students can easily access Xello by logging in to their PowerSchool first. If you or your student have questions about Xello please feel free to reach out to their counselor via email.

NEW LESSONS:

Freshmen - Getting Experience

Sophomores - Workplace Skills and Attitudes

Juniors - Entrepreneurial Skills

Seniors - Defining Success

In case you forgot...here is how to log in to your Xello account!

Check out PHS's first TikTok Tuesday featuring two of our very own amazing teachers!

2019-2020 Scholarships

Carl Ferguson "Pay it Forward" and Exelon Dresden Scholarships are due TOMORROW April 10th. Please email your completed application to your school counselor by TOMORROW (take a picture of the completed application or scan it and email it to your counselor).

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Scholarships

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