Student Services Update: Sept. 14, 2020

SLU Parent Information Meetings
St. Louis University (SLU) offers dual credit courses to Xavier HS for juniors and seniors. This year the informational meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.

Dual Credit courses do require registration and tuition payment with SLU, but this tuition is a fraction of the cost of college credit. The following Xavier courses qualify for Dual Credit:

• AP English III - both semesters
• AP English IV - both semesters
• AP US History - both semesters
• College Algebra - yearlong
• AP Stats - yearlong
• AP Calculus - yearlong
• Pre-Calculus - yearlong
• AP Biology - 2nd semester
• AP US Government - 2nd semester
• Comparative Religions - either semester
• Philosophy of Theology - 2nd semester

Parent informational session times are as follows:
Tuesday, September 15 - 6:00-7:00 PM 
Wednesday, September 23 - 7:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, September 24 - 6:00-7:00 PM

Meeting info:
Direct Link:  https://slu.zoom.us/j/95463801057
Meeting ID: 954 6380 1057
Password: 1818

Further questions can be directed to  Cara Joens or  Anne Wallraff in the Student Services Office.

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ICAN College Financial Planning Meeting
Junior and Senior parents are invited to participate in a free Zoom College Financial Planning Meeting presented by Iowa College Access on Tuesday, September 22.

Find out more about:

• Financial Aid Process
• FAFSA Application Review
• Understanding FAFSA Results
• Understanding Costs – College Comparisons
• Financial Aid Options
• Scholarship Process
• Where to Go for Help

Register in advance for this webinar  here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Workplace Learning Connection Job Shadows and Internships
What do I want to be? How will I get there?
 
A job shadow or internship sponsored by Workplace Learning Connection is the perfect way to try out or experience a career before you decide. Juniors and Seniors are allowed to participate in this program. As with many events this year, our presentation for job shadows and internships will be virtual. 
 
Job Shadows consist of a 2-4 hour time commitment (usually during the school day) when you can visit and learn about a specific career or career area. Some of these may be virtual, but many of these are still held in person.

Internships are a more involved on-the-job experience. It can be a 45-hour or 90-hour internship and you receive college credit for completion. These will take place during 2nd semester. Being involved in an internship usually means adjusting your schedule to allow for adequate time. 
 
Job Shadows and Internships also look great on a resume.  This video offers helpful information regarding these opportunities.  
 
Links to the applications can also be found on the  Xavier website.
 

• Applications for Job Shadows are due Friday, October 2.
• Applications for Internships are due Friday, October 30.

Note the above deadlines as this is the only opportunity this school year for students to sign up for a job shadow (both semesters) or internship (second semester).