Naviance              

Family Connection

Summer Appointments are now available the week of June 4-8th. Call Mr. Birtman @ 847.932.2166

JUNIORS! DO NOT complete the Common Application prior to the start of your senior year! 

If you complete the Common Application on their website, Naviance tracking will not work and you will not be able to send transcripts and other materials electronically!

Please meet with your counselor regarding Naviance and the application process in the fall!

Dear Vernon Hills High School Juniors To Be:

Vernon Hills High School has partnered with Discovery Learning Institute to offer ACT Test-Prep at the high school this summer.  ACT Preparation for Results course is open to all juniors and seniors.  Students will receive over 17 hours of instruction on test-taking strategies specific to 5 test sections, including writing.  Students will receive 2 volumes of comprehensive resource materials.  The classes will be held at Vernon Hills High School in the afternoon and taught by certified teachers who are experts on the ACT.  All questions should be directed to either Discovery Learning Institute or Community District 128 Community Education.

http://www.discoverylearninginstitute.com/

ACT Test Prep 

Registration deadline is May 31^st, but space is limited.  Call 847.566.9669 to reserve your spot.

The College Resource Center (CRC) is available to students throughout the day.  It contains a wealth of information on colleges and universities.  Reference books, college videos/cds/dvds, and catalogs can be checked-out for use at home.  In addition, you will also find financial aid and scholarship information, ACT and SAT registration packets, college and career websites, and many other useful resources.

College Representatives visit the CRC for usually one period.  Juniors and seniors interested in meeting with a representative must obtain a pass from the CRC at least one day in advance and have permission from the classroom teacher.  A current schedule of the visiting representatives is announced in the daily bulletin, posted on the bulletin board outside the CRC, posted on the CRC website, through Naviance and the television monitor outside the CRC.  

College Counselor, Mr. Birtman, serves as the contact with colleges and universities, and provides an additional support for students, parents, and counselors.  He is available to students and parents for consultation regarding the post high school planning and the college admissions process.  To schedule an appointment, please call Ruth Netland @ (847) 932-2165. 

SCOTT BIRTMAN, College Counselor  847-932-2166
e-mail: scott.birtman@d128.org

RUTH NETLAND, Secretary 847-932-2165
e-mail: ruth.netland@d128.org