NHS Applications

Reminder: NHS Applications for eligible juniors and seniors are due on Friday, January 31 st by 3:00pm . The application link can be found in the letter you received in the fall. If you have any questions, please come see Ms. Bauer or Mrs. Tosh in the English Office. 
Course Selection for the 2020-2021 School Year

Current students are meeting with counselors over the next few weeks to select courses for the 2020-2021 school year. Appointment dates/times are emailed to the student through their school email, as well as posted in the cafeteria and in the Counseling Office.

After Jan. 10 th , student’s course recommendations will be viewable in Home Access Center (HAC) as course requests.

To view the courses recommendations in HAC:
·          Select the Classes icon
·          Click on the Schedule tab
·          Scroll past the current schedule to the 2020-2021 Course Requests.

All course recommendations by teachers are listed so you may see multiple courses within a content area. Please note that recommended courses are not the actual enrolled courses for next year. Once students have met with their counselor, this list of courses will be updated to reflect the final course requests for the 2020-2021 school year. The deadline to make any changes to the course selections is February 5, 2020 . After that, no changes will be made until our scheduling processes are finalized in May and then will only be possible on a space available basis. Please talk with your student’s counselor if you have any questions or concerns. 
College Planning Workshop Registration Open

College Planning Workshop
for HCHS Junior Students and Parents
Sunday, February 9, 2020
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
 
The annual College Planning Workshop will be held on  
Sunday, February 9, 2020, 12:00 pm-3:30 pm .
The Hinsdale Central PTO and the Guidance Department co-host this event
for junior students and their parents.

This workshop is designed to provide juniors and their parents with some guidance as they prepare to navigate the college application process.

After an introduction, students will participate in 4 breakout sessions focused on the college search and application process. The breakout sessions include:
  • College Applications, from the Perspective of a College Admissions Rep
  • A Student's Journey - Finding the Right College Fit
  • Application Essays - Take a Deep Breath
  • HCHS Senior Student Panel – How I Selected My College List

In addition, students may choose to participate in a mock college interview, conducted by a trained interviewer. Following the interview, the student and an interview observer will review the recorded interview, discuss, and practice strategies for improvement.

We have a limited number of interview slots. Slots will be filled in the order registrations are received.

All juniors who would like to attend the workshop must register
whether or not they choose to have an interview.

The workshop also includes a 90-minute Parent Session. The session is delivered by a panel of HCHS parents and includes plenty of time for Q&A about the college application process.

Please click here:
to register for the 2020 College Planning Workshop.

For more information or questions, please contact Kristy Giltner at collegeplanningworkshop@hcpto.org
Navigating College Admission Tests on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Auditorium

The leaders at Compass Education Group are asked to speak at over 200 high schools every year. Join other Hinsdale families for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike. Hear the latest key insights on the following and more:
  • SAT or ACT: Making your best choice
  • Understanding PSAT scores and what they project
  • Test scores’ role and weight in college admissions
  • Why colleges’ testing policies vary so widely
  • Debunking the most pervasive myths about testing and admission
  • The relevance of Subject Tests at selective colleges
  • Sane and successful calendaring of testing and test prep
For more information about Compass, please visit https://www.compassprep.com/schools/hinsdalecentral/ . 
College Scholarship Opportunities Available

Seniors- Many scholarship opportunities are available, including several specifically for Hinsdale Central students. Information about the scholarships currently available can be found at Scholarship Opportunities . Paper applications for local scholarships are also available on our scholarship board outside of the Counseling Office. Be sure to check back frequently, as additional scholarships are being added weekly. Please see your counselor if you have additional questions.  
Community Speaker Series - Screenagers
Screenagers Screening in February
5 Essentials Survey

Hello Hinsdale Central Parents -

We Need Your Feedback!!! We have reached our bare minimum goal! It takes 3 minutes of your time. We need your input!

Parents, students and teachers across Illinois will once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey.

To take this short survey:
2. Type and select “DuPage” as "County."
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that can lead to important student outcomes, including test score gains. Research has shown that schools strong on these indicators are ten times more likely to improve student learning. The five indicators that effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.

Parents will have until February 14, 2020 to participate in the survey. 
Drama Kids Need Your Support !

The Hinsdale Central drama program would love your support!  Whether your teen is an actor, in crew or other supporting roles, please consider joining the Drama Parents Association!

To join the Drama Parents Association, please visit:  Drama Parents Association Membership Sign-Up Page
 
And SAVE THE DATE for our first annual Movie Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2020
 
If you have questions, please feel to reach out to Karen Klein at  karenruzicklein@gmail.com
Hinsdale Central High School
5500 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 570-8000
Important Dates to Remember:

January 25, 2020 Winter Fling 6:00 PM
January 29, 2020 Flexible Learning Day 11:30 AM Dismissal
February 3, 2020 Late Start Day 8:50 AM