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: