We Are Here For You
Counselors are dedicated to supporting the academic, college/career, and personal/social needs of students. Students are encouraged to see the counselor in Room 107 before school, during lunch or after school.
Support We Offer
To help students cope with the academic pressures of a highly rigorous course load, high-stakes testing, college admissions, and the scholarship/financial aid application process, Alcott offers the following assistance:
Students
• Academic skills support, credit recovery, and service learning
• Creating a college going culture including campus visits, visits from admissions reps, etc.
• Organizational, study and test-taking skills/ACT Prep guidance
• Post-secondary planning and application process
• Career planning/Goal setting
• Education in understanding self and others
• Career awareness and the world of work
Families
• Academic planning/support
• Post-secondary planning
• FAFSA
• Scholarship/financial aid search process
• One-on-one parent conferencing
• Referral process
Teachers
• Classroom speakers
• Academic support, learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically
• At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance success
• Providing recommendations and assisting students with the post-secondary application process
• Classroom guidance lessons on post-secondary planning, study skills, career development, etc.
Ms. Jennifer Hanna
School Counselor and Testing Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (773) 534-5972
Ms. Jennifer Hanna
School Counselor and Testing Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (773) 534-5972
Graduation Requirements
Credit Bearing
Non-Credit Bearing
Career Ed / JROTC:
1.0 credit in any Career Education and/or JROTC III / IV courses
Civics:
0.5 credit in Civics or AP Government. (Must include 1 Service Learning Project)
Computer Science:
1.0 credit in Computer Science (recommended in 9th grade)
Electives:
3.0 total credits in any Academic courses
English / ESL:
English I (1.0 credit); English II (1.0 credit); English III (1.0 credit); English IV (1.0 credit)
Fine Arts:
2.0 total credits may be earned in the same Fine Arts category or any combination of categories
Science:
Biology (1.0 credit); 2.0 credits from Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science, or Physics
Math:
Algebra (1.0 credit); Geometry (1.0 credit); Advanced Algebra/Trig (1.0 credit)
PE / JROTC:
2.0 total credits must be earned in any PE class. Students must pass Health & Driver’s Education. JROTC also satisfies this requirement.**
Social Science:
World Studies (1.0 credit); U.S. History (1.0 credit); 0.5 credit minimum in Civics or AP Government (recommended one full year); 0.5 semester in any other social science course
World Language:
2.0 total credits in the same World Language
Promotion Policy
Click the link below to view the minimum number of credits a student must successfully complete to be promoted to the next grade level and graduate.
Promotion Policy
Click the link below to view the minimum number of credits a student must successfully complete to be promoted to the next grade level and graduate.
Assessment Calendar
Click the link below to view the current assessment schedule and requirements.
Enrichment Programs
Dual Enrollment
With CPS
Take college classes & get college credit your Senior year
Contact Ms. Hanna if you are interested in applying [email protected]
Jumpstart
Early College Certificate Program
Take college classes & get college credit your Senior year
Contact Ms. Hanna if you are interested in applying [email protected]
AP Classes
(Advanced Placement)
Get ready for college and take college level courses at Alcott your Senior year!
Transportation You
Hands on interactive, mentoring program that offers young women an introduction to the wide variety of careers in transportation
Advanced Arts
At Gallery 37
Early college & career arts opportunity for juniors and seniors who attend CPS
Camp College
Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
Camp College provides rising seniors the unique opportunity to learn about the college search & visit multiple colleges!
Post-Secondary Planning at Alcott College Prep
At Alcott, preparing for college is more than just our namesake. We have laid out a road map for each year of your high-school career, so that you can approach graduation with confidence, knowing what comes next. Here is what you can expect:
Applying to College
The college application process can seem daunting. Like any other process, be sure to break it down into smaller tasks! (Adapted from bigfuture.collegeboard.org)
For more application tips and tools, check out Big Future's website below.
Financial Aid
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has provided a comprehensive guide to financial aid. Click the button below to view.
Financial Aid
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has provided a comprehensive guide to financial aid. Click the button below to view.
Learn. Plan. Succeed.
It’s never too early—or too late—to explore postsecondary options! You and your parents will have to take time to research and understand your options, but you don’t have to do it alone. Checkout the Powerpoint below to learn more about your potential pathways to a successful career.
Learn. Plan. Succeed.
It’s never too early—or too late—to explore postsecondary options! You and your parents will have to take time to research and understand your options, but you don’t have to do it alone. Checkout the Powerpoint below to learn more about your potential pathways to a successful career.
College Acceptances
Transcripts
Current Students
Non-Credit Bearing
For current students, transcript requests should be made through Naviance or your school counselor.
Have Questions?
Contact Ms. Hanna to check in and get assistance.
[email protected] | (773) 534-5972