Mrs. April Reiman
Contact information
Phone: 618-893-4031
Email: areiman@cusd17.com

College and Career Readiness

All students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities that will further their college and career readiness.  Juniors and seniors have two college visit/career shadowing days they can use throughout the year that will not count against their attendance.  Please see Mrs. Reiman for a pre-approved absence form to take a college or career day.  The students must submit proof of their visit to the counseling office the day after their visit.  

Students can request an individual meeting with Mrs. Reiman to discuss their college and career goals. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aide

Seniors are required to either complete the FAFSA or opt-out form to be eligible for graduation.  You can complete the FAFSA by creating an account.  Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible as grants are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If a student wishes to opt out, they can request a form from Mrs. Reiman.  Keep in mind that just because you complete the opt-out form, you can still complete the FAFSA at any time.

Scholarships

Many local organizations release their scholarship applications in the spring semester of every academic year.  Seniors are encouraged to check Mrs. Reiman’s Google Classroom for copies of available scholarships and deadline information.

Internships and employment opportunities

Students can check Mrs. Reiman’s Google Classroom for information on employment and internship opportunities.

The school provides a guidance and counseling program for students.  The school’s counselors are available to those students who require additional assistance.

 The guidance program is available to assist students in identifying career options consistent with their abilities, interests, and personal values.  Students are encouraged to seek the help of counselors to develop class schedules that meet the student’s career objectives.  High school juniors and seniors can receive college and career-oriented information.  Representatives from colleges and universities, occupational training institutions, and career-oriented recruiters, including the military, may be given access to the school campus to provide students and parents/guardians with information.

Promotion and Graduation Requirements

Junior High Promotion

Junior high students must pass six of the seven classes for promotion to the next grade level.  Before moving to the next grade level, they must also pass language arts and mathematics.  Eighth-grade promotion candidates must have paid all debt to the school, including all discipline obligations (detentions and suspensions). 

2022-2023 Course Catalog

Schedule changes will be considered during the first full week of each school year.  Schedule changes will also be considered the first week of the second semester.  

Dual Credit and Weighted Courses

All Dual Credit classes with Shawnee Community College (US History, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Psychology, and Diversity in Education - Subject to change each year) in addition to the following classes: Advanced Math/Pre-Calculus, Math I and Math II taught by Mrs. Reames (beginning with incoming freshmen 2022 school year), Chemistry, Spanish II, Environmental Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Union County CEO. 

Any other information regarding graduation, credits, and courses can be found in our student handbook.

Mrs. Reiman will meet with students individually each year to review a student’s transcript, map out their 4-year plan, and work to ensure students have what they need to graduate.

Testing

Junior High State Assessments

All junior high students will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in the spring of every academic year.  This assessment covers reading, writing, and math skills.  

All 8th-grade students will also take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) every spring.

High School State Assessments

All high school students will take some form of the PSAT or SAT in the spring of the academic year to satisfy state requirements.

• 9th grade: PSAT 9

• 10th grade: PSAT 10

• 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT & the SAT

Juniors will also take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) in the spring semester. 

Students can create their own College Board account to access any assessment score report and free study materials.  They should use their school email when creating their account.  

College Board links with Kahn Academy to provide individual test prep for students based on their score reports.  Students can make an appointment with Mrs. Reiman to get help linking their College Board and Kahn Academy accounts.