Kali Carroll- Freshman Counselor

Vickie Voytas- Sophomore Counselor

Trisha Lohman- Junior/Senior Counselor

Requirements for Graduation from Central

Important Websites:

ACT-Register for your ACT here as well as get important ACT information

FAFSA-Complete your Financial Aide online as well as get a PIN number for filing purposes.

College Zone- Provides you with various information and important dates for colleges throughout the country

Career Cruising- Students can take a career interest inventory, skills test, and research careers, scholarships and colleges. Username: centralhs Password: careers. Students who have previously set up a profile can see Ms. Lohman or Mrs. Spencer for the login information if forgotten

What’s Next Illinois-This is a new comprehensive site that offers parents and students numerous career and college resources.

College Navigator- college, career, and financial aid information

College Illinois- information on planning for college

Attention Juniors: ACT Online Prep Login Information is available in Ms. Lohman’s Office

Attention Seniors: Scholarship lists start every December. See Ms. Lohman to get a complete list. The list will be updated on a monthly basis and be available in Ms. Lohman’s office or on the scholarship list link on the webpage.

Seniors are allowed to take two college days. An appointment with the college must be made in advance. Students need to pick up a college day form from Ms. Lohman prior to their college day. A parent needs to call the office that day and the college day form must be completed and returned the next school day. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Standardized Testing Schedule by Grade Year:

9^th grade- EXPLORE

This is a Pre-ACT test that will be given to all freshmen usually in October. It will give an estimated PLAN score.

10^th Grade- PLAN

This is a PRE-ACT test that will be given to all sophomores usually in October. It will give an estimated ACT score.

11^th Grade- PSAE

This is a 2 day test that the State of Illinois requires all juniors to take. The ACT is given free of charge the first day and the WorkKeys is given the second day. This test is usually given in late April.

11^th & 12^th Grade-ACT

This test is a college entrance requirement for most colleges. National test dates are on various Saturdays throughout the school year. Test dates, deadlines and registration are available online at ACT or a form is available in the counselors’ office.