Guidelines

All events listed in this newsletter are subject to change with short notice due to COVID-19. In person events may move to a virtual platform or be cancelled completely. In the event of a change, we will communicate that change via email.

Thank you for your understanding!

School counselors will be holding individual meetings with seniors this fall. Students will be asked to do one final check to make sure they have completed and/or have in their schedule the requirements for graduation. Counselors will also be discussing the student’s plan for after graduation and any steps that need to be taken to make those plans happen. General information regarding post-secondary planning will also be shared in homerooms on Monday, September 20th.

Be sure to ask your senior about this information and remind them to set up an appointment with their counselor, if they haven’t already done so.

The time is now! To begin, students are encouraged to go to the website of the college of interest and become familiar with their entrance requirements as these can vary greatly. Colleges and universities that have an open admission policy will accept most high school graduates who apply. At the other end of the spectrum are those that are highly selective. If you are applying to a technical college, you will need to search for the requirements for that particular program as these requirements can also vary greatly. Application deadlines vary. However, a general guideline is to plan to have all applications submitted by Thanksgiving. Keep in mind that some selective schools have early action or early decision as early as mid-October. Some popular programs at technical colleges can fill quickly and may have waiting lists so it is in your best interest to apply early. For programs with a waiting list, the student must be “program ready” before they are eligible to be placed on the waiting list. Most applications can be found on the colleges’ website under “Admissions” or “Apply Now.” Allow yourself enough time so that supplemental materials (if required) can be submitted by the deadline as well, i.e. transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, as these items can only be sent during business hours. More information can be found at: https://sites.google.com/chipfalls.org/chi-hi-studentservices/college-planning

Early College Credit (ECCP) and Start College Now (SCN) programs allow Wisconsin public high school students to take courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit.

Deadline to Apply:

• February 1 (for summer sessions)
• March 1 (for fall semester)
• October 1 (for spring semester)

Criteria:

• Students must be a junior or senior, have a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0, attendance rate of 90% or greater over the last year, display appropriate behavior/character as determined by school policies, Early College Credit and/or Start College Now courses must be related to the student’s future career path
  

Students interested in earning college credit while in high school should reach out to their school counselor. More information on these programs can be found HERE.

In order to be eligible for early graduation, senior students must be able to complete all required coursework and have all necessary credits by the end of the 2nd or 3rd quarters of their senior year. Early graduation is allowed following 2nd and 3rd quarters only. Any senior interested in early graduation should complete the Early Graduation Application form as soon as possible.

Applications deadlines for early graduation:

• November 4 (end of 1st quarter) for January 19 graduation
• January 19 (end of 2nd quarter) for April 1 graduation

The Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) will be offering both on-site and virtual options this year! The fair will be held on from Wednesday, September 22nd from 9am to Noon at the L.E. Phillips YMCA Sports Center (formerly the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center).

WEF provides students with an opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of post-secondary institutions all in one place. Participants include UW-4 year and 2-year colleges/ universities, Wisconsin’s independent colleges/universities, Wisconsin technical colleges and many out-of-state institutions. Trade schools and the armed forces are also available. For more information and a complete participant list go to: www.wefs.org

The National College Fair will be held virtually on 4 different days. Each day will offer different college representatives, so make sure to check the website for more information.

The National College Fair can be accessed on:

• September 12: 1p-6pm ET
• October 3: 1pm-6pm ET
• October 24: 1pm-6pm ET
• November 14: 1pm-6pm ET

College admission representatives from schools throughout the US and the world will be in attendance. There are also workshops that students and parents may wish to attend. For more information go to: https://www.nacacfairs.org/virtual

Hope Village provides hope for the homeless with tiny, temporary housing. Tiny homes are small, short-term homes built on trailers, making them mobile. Area churches host tiny homes on their property and provide ongoing support to tiny home guests. Guest goals include: financial stability, health resource connection and permanent housing.

Hope Village currently has 8 tiny homes and is working with others to build 2 more in Chippewa County. They serve about 16 families per year and provide around 1,500 nights of housing per year. These houses are cost effective and a safe place to stay.

If you are interested in learning more or want to volunteer please contact Hope Village with the information below.

Phone: 715-210-5405

Email: cohoonms@yahoo.com

HopeVillageChippewaFalls.org

Below is a listing of events that the Student Services Department helps coordinate and/or promote. More specific information will be communicated through Infinite Campus notifications and/or in grade-level newsletters.

Sept-Dec - Individual Senior Meetings

September - Personality/Career Curriculum (Communications Classes)

September 12 - National College Fair (College Fair and Post-Secondary Opportunities)

September 20 - Senior Homeroom Presentation

September 22 - Wisconsin Education Fair (College Fair and Post-Secondary Opportunities)

October - High School Success (Grade 9, Biology Classes)

October 3 - National College Fair (College Fair and Post-Secondary Opportunities)

October 13 - PSAT

October 18 - Financial Aid Night (format TBD)

October 23 - ACT (National Test Date)

October 24 - National College Fair (College Fair and Post-Secondary Opportunities)

Nov-March - Sophomore Conferencing

November/December - Personality/Career Curriculum (Communications Classes)

November 14 - National College Fair (College Fair and Post-Secondary Opportunities)

December - High School Success (Grade 9, Biology Classes)

Dec-Jan - Course Scheduling for 2021-2022
December 7 - ASVAB

January 17 - Incoming Freshman Parent Night
February - Personality/Career Curriculum (Communications Classes)

March 8 - ACT (State) Testing

April (dates TBD) - Aspire Testing (grades 9 & 10)

April - Personality/Career Curriculum (Communications Classes)
May 2-13 - AP Testing
May 18 - Senior Scholarship Night
May 27 - Graduation
June 3 - Last day of school
June 11 - ACT (National Test Date)

Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/services/
Location: 735 Terrill Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 715-726-2406 - 1179