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USHLI-Student Leadership Series - Virtual Event
Thursday, February 17th - USHLI - 2022


This event offers our students an excellent opportunity to hear inspiring speakers and meet various college recruiters.  Please encourage your student to enroll in this online event at this link:

https://hopin.com/events/ushli-sls-launch-undergraduate-recruitment-fair/registration 
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​           USHLI Conference in Chicago 2019
 The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) will host the 37th USHLI Conference at the 
Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel February 14 -17, 2019 



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   USHLI Youth Leadership Program​ 2019              









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​The USHLI will launch it 

2019 Student Leadership Series (SLS) 
Thursday, 
February 14 at the 
Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel 
​from 
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
The event is open to high school students (9th-12th) regardless of race or ethnicity the dress code is business/ business casual.
Registration for the event ends February 11, 2019



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ALPHAA Parent Meet-and-Greet 2018
   

Tuesday, September 18th at 8:15

         


​​Come meet fellow ALPHAA members! 

Community,Collaboration,Connection

Panera (at 95th street, near Showplace Theater)

2775 Showplace Drive, Naperville,IL

Arrived by 8:15am, if you grab a bite,
​the meeting starts at 8:30am.

​We hope to see you there!




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ALPHAA Reunión para todos los         Padres - 2018


Martes,
18 de Septiembre
a las 8:15am
 








​¡Ven a conocer a otros miembros de ALPHAA!

Comunidad, Colaboración, Conexión

Panera (en la calle 95, cerca del Showplace Theatre )

​2775 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL

Llegue antes a las 8:15am, si desea tomar un bocado, la reunión comienza a las 8:30am.

Espero verte allí!

ALPHAA Facilitated Students "Lunch and Learn"Seminars 

     OSWEGO EAST HIGH SCHOOL

​Wednesday, September 19th  
College Readiness Topics

​Wednesday, January 16th
Essay tips for college applications&Scholarship


Wednesday, March 13th  
One-on-one scholarship workshop


The seminars we offered last year were very well received.  It was a great chance to meet with SD308 high school students and talk with them about their goals for post-secondary education. All of these events are for students only, and will be held over the different lunch hours in the “Community Room” at Oswego East High School. 



​OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL


Thursday, September 20th  
College Readiness Topics


​Thursday, January 17th
Essay tips for college applications&Scholarship


Thursday, March 14th  
One-on-one scholarship workshop

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District-offered Programs for our Community


The District Events for September, 2018 



Friday, September 7th  -  ROOTS AURORA
Downtown Aurora at Water Street Mall, 5:00-9:00pm   
District 308 along with other districts and organizations in the area participate in this great event that celebrates diversity, it is a great opportunity to bring together the richness of cultures.  One of the biggest attractions of this event is the talent show.  We are still looking for volunteers.


  • Thursday, September 13th  - FAFSA for Spanish Speaking Families 
    Oswego High School, Community Room (4250 IL-71, Oswego, IL), 6:00-7:00pm

  • Thursday, September 20th  - Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 
    District Administration Center, Room 53 (4175 IL-71, Oswego, IL) 
    Entrance will be through door # 2  from 6:00-7:00 p.m.


  • Thursday September 27th  - FIESTA LATINA 
    Oswego East High School,  Auditorium (1525 Harvey Rd, Oswego, IL), 6:00-7:00pm
     
 

Student Leadership Series Conference in Chicago - Thursday, February 15th 2017

The Student Leadership Series (SLS) is held to create a Culture of Education in which education will become a priority in every Latino household.


Great day at the USHLI – Student Leadership Series conference. Wonderful representation from Oswego East and OHS, 45 in all from both high schools. All together there were 3000 students from approximately 55 different high schools throughout Chicagoland. Inspiring speakers in the morning, and then a chance to meet with recruiters from several dozen colleges & universities!
Thanks to Mrs. Bankowski, Mrs. Lam, and Dr. Baker and advisors from both high-schools for helping us get our SD308 students to this conference! 

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​Monday, Feb 5th - Lunch & Learn
College Readiness and Scholarships


The ALPHAA board was at Oswego East on Monday to talk with our students about common app, college readiness, scholarships, and essays tips.  It was great to host our OE students during their lunch hour and share college readiness info with them! 

Slides presented are here: college_readiness.pdf



​APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
For "AVID 9 And 10"


Oswego East’s AVID program is now accepting applications for next year’s freshman AND sophomore AVID program. 

AVID is a proven program that prepares you for greater success in high school and college. 
AVID 9 and 10 focuses on organizational skills, note taking and study skills, and ways to improve your success.  All AVID students must take an honors course and be enrolled in the yearlong AVID elective. AVID students typically perform better in high school and set themselves up for success in college. 

Our current AVID graduating class has already been awarded over 1 million dollars in scholarships.  If you are a driven student who is determined to push yourself further and succeed, AVID is the place for you.

All interested students can contact Mr. Gulbro, ​AVID site coordinator (kgulbro@sd308.org) at Oswego East High School, to receive an electronic application or can download an application here.  
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Applications are due by Friday, February 2nd
 



OSWEGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 308

ILLINOIS SEAL OF BILITERACY



Oswego School District 308 is once again offering high school students
the opportunity to test for the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy. 
This award can be given by an Illinois school district

"to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency
in one or more languages in addition to English".
 


The AAPPL exam will be used to determine student proficiency in languages other than English including:

Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai
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A test in Polish may also be offered, but at this time we cannot guarantee
​that it will be available at time of testing.  


If your student or students are interested in testing for the Seal of Biliteracy, please contact the World Languages Department Chair at your student’s high school.

Click here to download the Intent to Participate document 



TEST PREP National Practice Test

Weekend Free SAT® vs. ACT® Test

When: Saturday, November 18 or Sunday, November 19

Where: Live Online

A good SAT or ACT score can get you into college,
but which test should you take?
​Try our free SAT vs. ACT test to find out.
Our online combo test allows you to try sections from both and
receive a score for each exam instantly.
You will also learn score-raising strategies
and have a chance to ask questions.

It's free to attend, but space is limited.

​Visit www.kaptest.com/practicetestweekend to learn more





​Kaplan Parent Event

How to

Make College More Affordable
​
Wednesday, November 8 at 8PM ET (5PM PT)

Live Online


While your child focuses on getting in,
you’re thinking about how to pay for college.
Scholarships, aid, FAFSA, expected family contribution—it can be tricky to keep track of what it all means.
Join financial expert, Monica Felton, and Kate Jaenicke,
​a high school principal, to get the information
​you need to start planning
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Student Leadership Series Conference in Chicago - Thursday, February 16th

The Student Leadership Series (SLS) is the cornerstone of our campaign to create a Culture of Education in which education will become a priority in every Latino household and every family member - parents, grandparents, and students will participate. It is our fundamental belief that it takes a family to educate a child.



Great day at the USHLI – Student Leadership Series conference. Wonderful representation from Oswego East, OHS, LULAC, and LASO, 45 in all from both high schools. All together there were 3000 students from many 55 different high schools throughout Chicagoland. Inspiring speakers in the morning, and then a chance to meet with recruiters from nearly 75 colleges & universities! Thanks to Mr. Savage and the club advisors for helping us get SD308 students to this conference!!

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