Von Steuben Counseling

Department

Counseling Services

Counselors will work with students in the following American School Counselor domains: Academic, College/Career and Personal/Social. This includes one on one, classroom guidance, and group work.

• Individual Counseling• Group/Classroom Guidance• Responsive Services• Scholarships and Financial Aid planning• Career exploration• College planning/application process 

Location and Time: The Von Steuben Counseling Department is located in room 109

and 111.  The office is open on school days from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.  Students are encouraged to see their counselor during their lunch period.  Parents interested in scheduling a meeting with a teacher can contact Ms. Plaud at (773) 534-5100 ext. 22008.

Counselors

Ms. Laboy’s Divisions: 701-703, 718601501-503, 521401-402Ms. Kwan’s Divisions:704-706603-606, 619504-506404-406

Counselors

Ms. Gonzalez’s Divisions:707-709608-610507-509408-409, 417, 417Mr. Kenealy’s Divisions:710-712611-614, 621511-512, 520407, 410

Counselors

Ms. Bonick’s Divisions:713-715615-617, 620514-516, 518, 519413-414, 420Counseling Interns:Ashleigh PiguschSophie Gavilanes

Important Dates for All Students October 17, 2013 Von College Fair October 31, 2013 Quarter 1 ends November 12, 2013 Report Card Pick Up 12-7pm November 26, 2013 Honor Roll Celebration December 5, 2013 Parent Financial Aid Workshop 6pm December 11, 2013 Progress Reports Mailed Home December 18, 2013 Individual Service Learning Hours Due January 23, 2014 Quarter 2 ends January 30, 2014 Report Card Distribution February 26, 2014 Progress Reports Mailed Home March 27, 2014 Quarter 3 ends/Co-Op College Fair 7pm April 7, 2014 Report Card Pick Up 12-7pm April 25, 2014 Honor Roll Celebration May 5-16, 2014 All AP Testing June 10, 2014 Quarter 4 ends/Report Card Distribution Summer School dates TBD

FreshmenOctober What’s Next Illinois college/career training

November Explore Exam score interpretation

February Course selection for sophomore year

March What’s Next Illinois college/career training continued

SophomoresOctober PSAT Exam (10/19/13) ASVAB Exam (10/30/13)

November Plan Exam score interpretation Sophomore College Tour (Tentative)

February Course selection for junior year

March Meet with counselor to finalize course selection

JuniorsSeptember What’s Next Illinois college/career training Apply for National Honor SocietyOctober National Honor Society Induction Ceremony PSAT Exam (10/19/13) ASVAB Exam (10/30/13)January Junior Parent Workshop 1pm (1/30/14)February Course selection for senior yearMarch Meet with counselor to finalize course selectionApril PSAE (4/23-24/14)May What’s Next Illinois and Naviance college/career training

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SeniorsSeptember College application process overview Apply for National Honor SocietyOctober Order cap and gowns National Honor Society Induction CeremonyDecember Senior overnight college tour Parent financial aid presentation work shop (12/5/13) Service hours due (12/18/13)January Senior financial aid presentations to studentsMay CPS Senior Exit Questionnaire All AP exams Senior Awards Ceremony Senior finals Senior Prom (must have all fees paid)June Graduation (6/3/14 at 6pm) Return gowns/diploma distribution

SES – Supplemental Educational Services

Free tutoringMust be eligible for free/reduced lunchOnline, on-site or off-siteSeveral different vendors to choose fromApplications at table in the hallwayReturn application to any counselorDeadline to apply for 2013-2014 is

October 30th

Social/Emotional Counseling

Refer your student to their counselorYouth Guidance Counseling availableOutside counseling referrals

Student Hospitalization/Extended Absences

Must inform the attendance office and their counselor as soon as you are aware of a necessary extended absence

Student must return with documentation from physician

Counselor will work with teachers to collect homework/assignments

Parents are responsible to collect textbooks