Juniors
Welcome, Class of 2026!
Course Selection for Next Year
In early December, the school counselors meet with juniors during their US History classes to finalize their Course Selection for 12th grade. Before Course Selection, students will hear from their teachers about course offerings during C^3 Day (Curriculum, College & Careers), and they are encouraged to talk with parents, siblings and teachers about possible course options.
Parents, please have them choose their classes through their PowerSchool portal. Please contact your child's counselor with any questions.
Follow the steps to prepare for the meeting with the counselor. Course requests for next year
2024-25 Events for Juniors
In late September, juniors meet with school counselors to talk about important career planning and upcoming events such as:
- Oct. 2 — Manufacturing, Trades & Industry Expo 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McHenry High School
- Oct. 5 — National College Fair in Chicago
- Oct. 10 — MCC College Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the MCC Gymnasium
- Oct. 26 —PSAT/NMSQT - all Juniors will take this exam at school / Register in SchooLinks - Events Click here for the presentation
- Oct. 28 — ASVAB Test for career exploration and/or military entrance (sign up in the Student Services Office)
SAT & Test Prep
See the Student Services Testing page for detailed information about the SAT, and test prep options.
Future Planning & Career Exploration
Job Shadowing
Juniors are encouraged to participate in at least one Job Shadowing experience to observe an adult in a "day on the job." More information will be posted here when available.
Post-High School Planning Curriculum
Activities to explore for planning your future
Career Exploration
Go to your wcusd200.org bookmarks and choose the SchooLinks log-in.
In February, counselors work with Juniors to further explore the world-of-work through a presentation and the SchooLinks online Career Exploration program. Students learn about the upcoming SAT, how to search for 2-year and 4-year programs (community college, trade school, university) and complete a grade-level appropriate lesson of their choosing. Students are encouraged to return to their SchooLinks portfolio frequently to complete more lessons and use the SchooLinks tools to prepare for life after high school.