Saint Viator High School invites you and your child to join us for a panel discussion including representatives from the following colleges:
- Northern Illinois University
- University of Notre Dame
- St. Mary's College
- University of Dayton
- University of Iowa
Topics will include entrance requirements, application process, campus life and high school preparation. For more information, contact Kathy Duggan, College Counselor at kduggan@saintviator.com or 847-392-4050, ext. 233
Thursday, October 2nd at 7 pm
Saint Viator's Jueck Auditorium
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If you are considering a nursing career, a registered nurse who is working on her master's degree in science of nursing and on health education will give a presentation to students during lunch periods on Thursday, October 9th. She will discuss types of nursing programs, how to choose a college, the application process, scholarships and financial aid, and career opportunities. You must register for the program in the Counseling Office. This is an excellent opportunity to explore nursing as a career. REGISTER NOW IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE!
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I hope you had a fun and safe summer. Now its back to school and junior year! Its going to be a fun journey. Make sure you get off to a good start with all of your classes. If you are having any difficulties, make sure you get in touch with your teacher right away! Take advantage of the Math Lab, Writing Lab, Foreign Language Lab, and NHS tutors. Come see me if you have any questions.
Constitution Test and Packet
The packet for the Constitution test is available in the bookstore. Students are supposed to fill the packet out on their own and then turn it in two weeks before the test. The due dates are located in the information found in the packet. It would be a good idea to copy the packet before turning it in to study from, since it will not be given back before the test.
Students may take the U.S. Constitution test and the Illinois test together or on different announced test dates.
All testing and prep classes will be in room 139 at 7 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
First Quarter: Packets due on Sept. 30. Test date is Oct. 7.
Prep dates are Oct. 1, 2, 3, 6
Second Quarter: Packets due on Dec. 2. Test date is Dec. 9.
Prep dates are Dec. 3 at 7 a.m.
Dec. 4 at 8:45 a.m. (Late Start Schedule)
Dec. 5, 8 at 7 a.m.
Third Quarter: Packets due on Feb. 17. Test date is Feb. 24.
Prep dates are Feb. 18, 19, 20, 23
Fourth Quarter: Packets due on April 28. Test date is May 5.
Prep dates are April 29, 30, May 1, 4.
Test Prep Sessions: These are not mandatory, but if students choose to take advantage of these they must be on time. The first three sessions are for the U.S. Constitution. The fourth prep day is for the Illinois Constitution.
Students do better if they take the U.S. Constitution first because of the overlap in terminology.
If you have further questions, see Fr. Hall in Room 139 before school or call him on ext. 222.
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Service Hours
If you have any questions about service hours please call Betsy Fons, in Campus Ministry at (847)392-4050 x268. She will be available to assist you. There are many different options available in Campus Ministry.
ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR
The counselors at Saint Viator High School provide many services that assist students in their educational and developmental progress. Counselors work with students on a variety of issues: academic concerns, self-esteem issues, peer relationships, drug and alcohol issues, career planning, college choices, etc. Working with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, we seek to facilitate the educational experience of each student. The Counseling Department places a high priority on availability. A student, however, may at times find an empty office or a closed door because the counselor is busy with another student. In those cases, we encourage the student to leave a note, and we will then make an appointment with that student as soon as possible. Parents are also encouraged to initiate contact with their child’s counselor when the need arises.
SAINT VIATOR WEBSITE (www.saintviator.com)
Check out the Saint Viator High School website for invaluable information. If you go to the faculty webpages and click on your student’s teachers, you will be able to discover what homework has been assigned for the coming week. These pages are updated by 3:00 pm every Monday whenever possible. While teachers will not update daily, we do think this will be a benefit for our parents and students to monitor what is going on in classes and to help students when they miss school.
NEED EXTRA HELP?
Saint Viator has a variety of different resources available for students to get extra help if they are experiencing difficulties in a class. Meeting with the teacher and going in for extra help from them is always the best approach to try first. Saint Viator does have a Math Lab, Foreign Language Lab, and Writing Lab available to students every day during school hours, staffed by teachers. The Math Lab is in room 239. Students may have their agendas signed by a teacher and go to any of the labs during their lunch period or free time. Another option for receiving extra help is requesting a National Honor Society Tutor. These tutors are upperclassmen who have volunteered their time to work with students in particular subject areas. Students often meet before or after school. In order to request a tutor, pick up a form in the Counseling office. All counselors also have a list of outside resources who charge a fee for their services. See your counselor for more information.
PEER MEDIATION AT SAINT VIATOR
Has your son or daughter ever come home and talked to you about having a conflict with another student? At Saint Viator, we have a Peer Mediation program, which is a student-led process designed to resolve conflicts between two people in disagreement. We currently have 32 students trained as mediators, and they are on-call each day in case any students are referred for mediation. Teachers, coaches, administrators, staff members, or other students can refer someone for a mediation. Referral forms are located in various offices throughout the building, and the person making the referral is always kept anonymous. Over the years, our program has been very successful in helping students resolve their problems, which helps them avoid potential disciplinary measures. As parents, you can encourage your student to use this process when needed. If you have questions about Peer Mediation please call Mr. Majkowski at extension 248.
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