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Go Beyond Boundaries: Live Courageously
Our College and Career Counseling Center is ready to help students take their next step after graduation. Counselors help students with appropriate course selections for graduation, finding scholarships for college, as well as guide students through the college selection process.
The counseling department hosts college planning workshops, conducts class presentations that take students through career interest inventories, and schedules individual student meetings beginning in the student’s freshman year. All high school students have a Scoir account, which is a web-based college and career planning platform to create college lists and search for careers.
New! College Conversations Series
From the Blog: College Readiness
Greetings from the College and Career Center at Timothy Christian Schools. We are excited to work with you and your students this year as they prepare for life after high school. There are many paths a student can take following high school graduation, but we anticipate that the majority of our students will continue their education at the college level. In an effort to help you and your student plan and be as well informed as possible, Timothy is offering the following opportunities for you to learn more about the college admissions process. I want to personally invite and encourage you to attend as many of these events as you can, as I do believe they can be very helpful as you navigate through this year.
The college search process can feel overwhelming, especially with a pandemic going on. This is Part Two of the Top Questions you should ask during your college search.
The college search process can feel overwhelming, and that feeling has only been aggravated by Covid-19. Thankfully, the first step of the process has remained largely the same: ask yourself some questions.
Join us on 6/3 at 3:30 pm (CST) for “How Grandparents Are Lighting the Way to Debt-Free College For the Kids They Love” webinar with nationally recognized college planning speaker, Jeannie Burlowski.
Join us on 5/14 at 6 pm (CST) for “How To Convince Your Kids They Don’t Need Student Loans” webinar with nationally recognized college planning speaker, Jeannie Burlowski.
Seal of Biliteracy Program
Dear Parents & Students:
The Illinois State Board of Education has established a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other world languages. This recognition is designated on a student’s transcript and high school diploma with a receipt of the State Seal of Biliteracy, provided that all conditions and requirements for the program have been met.
In order to qualify for this program, students must take an approved standardized test in English and the world language of choice. The English test is the AP Language. The world language test will depend on the language. (If you are currently registered in AP Language, you will take the AP exam as designated.)
The tests can take place anytime during the high school student’s career, but recognition will be designated upon graduation. In order to be considered proficient and receive the recognition, a score of 4 or higher is required on the AP test and a score of intermediate high on the approved world language test.
If you are interested in pursuing the Seal of Biliteracy, please complete the form. Mrs. Lee or Mrs. Raley will reach out to you with more information.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lee or Mrs. Raley.
Have a wonderful day.
Mrs. Kendra Lee
Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12
lee@timothychristian.com
The Illinois State Board of Education has established a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other world languages. This recognition is designated on a student’s transcript and high school diploma with a receipt of the State Seal of Biliteracy, provided that all conditions and requirements for the program have been met.
Benefits:
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Acknowledgement of biliteracy on resumes and applications.
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Students may appear as stronger candidates to employers.
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Colleges may waive their world language requirement (if applicable).
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Colleges may identify students for specific scholarships..
Qualifications:
- Score a 4 or higher on the AP English Language and Composition Exam.
- Score a 4 or higher or intermediate high on a World Language Exam.
Process if Interested:
- Complete the Seal of Biliteracy Interest Form.
- The high school Registrar will reach out to discuss next steps.
