Your 11th Grade Year

Choices - Considering Your Options

  • Enroll in a solid academic course load. Take Honors and AP classes when possible.
  • Keep your grades up; 11th grade is important.
  • Attendance and tardies do matter. Strive to be to school and class on time.
  • Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October.
  • Continue your involvement in volunteer and extracurricular activities. Apply/run for leadership positions.
  • Check the postings regarding college representative visits in the College and Career Center and attend presentations throughout the fall and winter.
  • Prepare for ACT and SAT on your own or by enrolling in a test preparation course.
  • Review your transcript thoroughly.
  • Attend College & Career Planning Night in February with your parents/guardians.
  • Utilize the Family Connection  Program to begin your college search/research.
  • Research colleges and plan college visits.
  • Attend local college nights in the spring.
  • Take the ACT (April) and/or SAT (May) in the spring.

Information

Grade Level Parent Programs

11th Grade - 2023 Open House Presentation

November 8, 2023: College Financial Aid Q&A (English)
@ Downers Grove South

November 9, 2023: College Financial Aid Q&A (Spanish)
@ Downers Grove South

September 27 - 28 & October 11 - 12, 2023: 11th Grade Discover You
Session #1

11th Grade Discover You Presentation 

11th Grade Group Guidance Activity Page

11th Grade Timeline for College Planning

January 10 & 11, 2024: Advisement Day

January 18, 2024 - 6:30-8PM, Virtual: Conquering College Costs

January 22 - 26, 2024: Course Registration for 2024-2025 school year

TBD: College and Career Exploration Night

March 6 - 7 & March 13 - 14, 2024: 11th Grade Discover You Session #2
Students chose activities from the following handouts: