College & Career

Mrs. Kalantzis, College and Career Counselor, works with the Counselors to provide students assistance and support in making post-high school plans.  The process is ongoing throughout high school, and includes individual appointments and group guidance focusing on career exploration, college/military/trade school planning, the financial aid process, and scholarship searches.  

D202 Post-Secondary Planning Guide

PNHS students are using School Links for college and career information. View parent/guardian info letters in English or Spanish for details about this tool to help your child be successful after graduation from District 202.

Updated information is posted on the PNHS website and in the grade level Google Classrooms.

Questions?  See Mrs. Kalantzis in room 300, contact her by email, or call (815) 609-8506.

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Updated news/events

AUGUST:

Brief Parent Info Session on the College Application Process - There will be a brief 25-minute presentation for senior parents on Curriculum night, Aug. 19th at 6PM (during the early bird time slot). Mrs. Kalantzis will cover the basics of the college application process, including the application, transcripts, letters of rec, essay, and financial aid/scholarships.

Freshman Group Guidance - The counselors will meet with all 9th graders through Wellness classes on Thursday, August 20th. They will share important high school information such as graduation requirements, support services, extracurricular activies, and SchooLinks college and career resource.

Senior Group Guidance - Mrs. Kalantzis will visit all Senior English classes between Aug. 27-Sept.4 to review post-secondary planning which included the college application process.

SEPTEMBER:

College application essay writing workshop - TBA

Walk-In Wednesdays - TBA

College rep visits - TBA