Guidance Department
- Department Staff
- Forms/Resources
- Course Handbooks
- Schedule Changes
- College Visits
- Scholarships
- Military Visits
- Daily Lunch Schedule
- ACT
- Advanced Placement Test
- ASVAB Testing
- PSAT/NMSQT
- SAT
- Transcript Request
Department Staff
Administrator | ||
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Kyle Stewart | kstewart@ecusd7.org | ext. 20129 |
School Counselors | |
Counselor Name (email/phone ext.) | Students Last Name |
Heather Neese hneese@ecusd7.org 20132 |
A-Ce |
Cierra Gater cgater@ecusd7.org 20135 |
Cf-Gar |
Justine Veath jveath@ecusd7.org 20137 |
Gas-Ja |
Tara Quinn tquinn@ecusd7.org 20136 |
Jb-Mas |
Candice Watts cwatts@ecusd7.org 20131 |
Mat-Pot |
Samantha Kistner skistner@ecusd7.org 20133 |
Pou-Sti |
Chung Baker cbaker@ecusd7.org 20134 |
Stj-Z |
Social Workers | |||
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Autum Cole | Social Worker | acole@ecusd7.org | 20142 |
Melissa Certa | Social Worker | mcerta@ecusd7.org | 20143 |
Troy Cobb | Social Worker | t.cobb@ecusd7.org | 20121 |
Liz Bray | Speech Pathologist | lbray@ecusd7.org | 20109 |
Other Support Staff | |||
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Jennifer Baker | ELL | jbaker@ecusd7.org | 20108 |
Bethany Sleik | Psychologist | bsleik@ecusd7.org | 20110 |
Psychologist | 20126 |
Office Staff | |||
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Brenda Ohm | Registrar | bohm@ecusd7.org | 20150 |
Vicki Lammert Courtney David |
Guidance Secretary Guidance Secretary |
vlammert@ecusd7.org cdavid@ecusd7.org |
20130 20128 |
Leighann Moore |
Special Education Secretary | lmoore@ecusd7.org |
Guidance Office Fax: 618-659-1744
Forms/Resources
Office Forms
Program Forms
- Interrelated Cooperative Class (Information)(Application)
- Created Entrepreneurial Opportunities (Edwardsville CEO)
- Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC Application 2024-2025)
Other Resources
- Student Directions for Making Course Request
- Digital Resources
Course Handbooks
Schedule Changes
Students should involve parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to insure their course selections are appropriate to their needs and interests.
In general, schedule changes are discouraged after school has begun. However, special circumstances may arise.
Track Changes: Students may request track changes from one ability level to another at any time during the first or third quarters. Parent permission and the permission of the respective teachers are required before a track change can be made.
Dropping a Course for a Study Hall: Students may request to drop a course and add a study hall at any time during the first five weeks of a semester without penalty, providing a study hall is not already in their schedule. If a student does have a study hall and still wishes to drop a course, a grade of “F” and no credit for the course will be reported and calculated for the student’s semester report card. Parent permission is required to drop a course and add a study hall. If a student drops a class after five weeks into the semester, a grade of “F” will be reported.
Section Changes: If a student wishes to make a section change, at least one of the following criteria must be met:
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the student has taken and failed a course with the assigned teacher.
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the student has had a documented conflict with the assigned teacher; or
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the student has been enrolled into the wrong course for the intended subject area.
College Visits
October College Visits
- DePauw University - Thursday, October 3rd, 5th hour
- U of I - Friday, October 4th, 2nd hour
- St. Louis University - Monday, October 7th, 3rd hour
- University of IL Springfield - Tuesday, October 8th, 2nd hour
- Northwestern University - Tuesday, October 8th, 5th hour
- University of Illinois Chicago - Thursday, October 10th, 2nd hour
- Kansas State University - Tuesday, October 15th, 2nd hour
- MIZZOU - Tuesday, October 15th, 6th hour
- University of Chicago - Thursday, October 17th, 5th hour
- Missouri State University - Monday, October 21st, 4th hour
- University of Arkansas - Tuesday, October 22nd, 2nd hour
- University of Kansas - Tuesday, October 22nd, 3rd hour
- Missouri S&T - Thursday, October 24th, 3rd hour
- University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy - Thursday, Oct. 24th, 6th hour
- Colorado School of MINES - Monday, October 28th, 3rd hour
- Murray State University - Monday, October 28th, 6th hour
- The University of Memphis - Tuesday, October 29th, 2nd hour
- Augustana College - Tuesday, October 29th, 5th hour
- Truman State University - Thursday, November 7th, 2nd hour
Past College Visits
- Vanderbilt University - Monday, September 9th, 5th hour
- Washington University - Tuesday, September 10th, 6th hour
- Southeast Missouri State University - Friday, September 13th, 3rd hour
- The University of Mississippi - Monday, September 16th, 3rd hour
- Blackburn College - Tuesday, September 17th, 2nd hour
- Principia College - Tuesday, September 17th, 6th hour
- University of Louisville - Thursday, September 19th, 2nd hour
- Illinois State University - Thursday, September 19th, 3rd hour
- University of Alabama - Friday, September 20th, 6th hour
- Greenville University - Monday, September 23rd, 6th hour
- McKendree University - Tuesday, September 24th, 3rd hour
- SIU Carbondale - Tuesday, September 24th, 5th hour
- Illinois Wesleyan - Thursday, September 26th, 2nd hour
- Rockhurst University - Friday, September 27th, 2nd hour
- Bradley University - Friday, September 27th, 3rd hour
- Illinois College - Monday, September 30th, 6th hour
Scholarships
October 2024
- IPLSA Scholarships (due Oct. 29, 2024)
- Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition (due Oct. 31, 2024)
- Application available in Guidance Office
November 2024
- Mental Health Importance Scholarship (due November 1, 2024)
December 2024
- Hagen Scholarship Foundation (due Dec. 1, 2024)
- Brochures available in the Guidance Office
- HeySunday Eco-Warriors Scholarship (due Dec. 1, 2024)
- PrimePutt Scholarship for Women Golfers (due Dec. 1, 2024)
January 2025
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (due Jan. 9, 2025)
- Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club Southwest IL Chapter Scholarship (due Jan. 17, 2025)
- Alton Pride Scholarship (due Jan. 31, 2025)
- Applications are available in the Guidance Office
- Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Scholarships (due Jan. 27, 2025)
- Applications are available in the Guidance Office
- Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Scholarship (Jan. 31, 2025)
- Edwardsville Community Foundation Scholarships (MORE TO COME)
February 2025
- Empowering Motherhood Scholarship
- Scott Spouses’ Club Scholarship
- Debra Victoria Scholarship
- Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI Foundation) Annual Essay Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics (MORE TO COME)
- IAA Foundation Scholarships (Illinois Farm Bureau) (MORE TO COME)
- Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA) – Post-Secondary Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- ASMC LoL High School Scholarship Application (MORE TO COME)
- Farm Credit 2024 Agriculture Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- FRS (Foundation for Rural Service) (MORE TO COME)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc – East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter (MORE TO COME)
March 2025
- USDA/1890 National Scholarships (MORE TO COME)
- Phillips 66 Community (MORE TO COME)
- Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) St. Clair Chapter (MORE TO COME)
- Application is also available in the Guidance Office
- Southwestern Electric Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is also available in the Guidance Office
- New Life Church Scholarships (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- YWCA - Josephine Marley Beckwith Future Leader Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is also available in the Guidance Office
- Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Scholarship Application (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Mathis Marifian & Richter, LTD Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Edwardsville Branch NAACP Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Scott Field Post (MORE TO COME)
- Alpha Alumni Chapter of Beta Sigma PSI -National Lutheran Fraternity (MORE TO COME)
- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- BJC Healthcare Alton Memorial Health Equity Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Metro Area Professional Organization (MAPO) (MORE TO COME)
- Application is also available in the Guidance Office
- Junior Service Club Ed/Glen (MORE TO COME)
- IL Dept of Children and Family Services (DCFS) (MORE TO COME)
- Springfield in Illinois Diocesan Council Women (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Professional Women in Building (PWB) Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- IL Masonic Children’s Assistance Program – N. G. Cowen Vocational Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Lynne F Solon Foundation Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Heneghan and Associates’ Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
April 2025
- Golden Apple Scholars Program (due Apr. 1, 2025)
- Whitley's Wishes Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Illinois Engineering Initiative (MORE TO COME)
- Army ROTC Illinois State Tuition Waiver ISTW Scholarships (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- Student Insights-Student-View Scholarship Program (MORE TO COME)
- IFBE-ME Lena Stanley Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Application is available in the Guidance Office
- AABE SMSI 2024 STEM High School Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
May 2025
- Revity Credit Union Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- The Laundry Guru's Annual Sustainable Business Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
June 2025
- Madison County Community Development CSBG Program Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Learner Math Lover Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Learner Calculus Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Learner SAT Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
July 2025
- Finney Injury Law Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Women's Leadership Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Learner's Annual Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarships (MORE TO COME)
- Learner's Annual Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
- Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship (MORE TO COME)
Miscellaneous Scholarship Sites
- American Welding Society Scholarships
- Lewis & Clark Community College Scholarships
- College Scholarships for Online Students
- FastWeb
- Going Merry Scholarship Search
- STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) Scholarships
- Illinois Scholarship Website
- National Merit Scholarship Program
- APIA Scholars Program
- Scholarship Guidance Scholarships
- Online College Degrees/Scholarships
- Bold Scholarships for Illinois Students
- Bold Scholarships
- StudentScholarships.org
Scholarships With Various Deadlines
- Beta Sigma Phi Scholarships (Various Deadlines)
- October 2023 Scholarship Newsletter (Various Deadlines)
- 2023 Scholarships for Minority Students (Various Deadlines)
- US Department of Veterans Affairs – Health Professionals Scholarships Program (HPSP) (Various Deadlines)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships (Various Deadlines)
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
- Jobtest.org Diverse Abilities Quarterly Scholarship (due Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, Oct. 1)
- Live it Up's Quarterly Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students (due Mar. 1, June 1, Sep. 1, Dec. 1)
- Live it Up's Quarterly Women in Healthcare Scholarships (due May 1, Aug. 1, Nov. 1)
- Top Nutrition Coaching First-Gen Futures Quarterly Scholarship (due Dec. 1, Mar. 1, June 1)
- ADHDAdvisor.org's Quarterly Mental Health Scholarship for Women (due May 1, Aug. 1, Nov. 1)
- Regions Riding Forward Scholarships (due Mar. 31, June 30, Sep. 30, Dec. 31)
Military Visits
Upcoming Military Visits
A display table with a recruiter from the listed military branch will be in the lobby during the lunch periods (10:15-11:45) on the dates below:
- NAVY - Sep. 19th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 22nd, Dec. 19th, Jan. 23rd, Feb. 20th, Mar. 20th, Apr. 17th, May 15th
- AIR FORCE - Nov. 18th, Dec. 9th
- ARMY - Sep. 17th, Oct. 15th, Nov. 19th, Dec. 17th, Jan. 21st, Feb. 18th, Mar. 18th, Apr. 15th, May 20th
- MARINES - Sep. 10th, Oct. 8th, Nov. 12th, Dec. 10th, Jan. 14th, Feb. 11th, Mar. 11th, Apr. 8th, May 13th
- ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - Sep. 12th, Oct. 22nd, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th, Jan. 16th, Feb. 13th, Mar. 13th, Apr. 10th, May 8th
- AIR FORCE RESERVES - Sep. 5th, Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th, Dec. 5th, Jan. 9th, Feb. 6th, Mar. 6, Apr. 3rd, May 1st
Daily Lunch Schedule
Daily Class Schedule
Period Time Minutes
0 6:30 – 7:15 45
1 7:20 – 8:20 60
2 8:26 – 9:20 54
3 9:26 – 10:20 54
4 10:26 – 11:50 84
5 11:56 – 12:50 54
6 12:56 – 1:50 54
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Four (4) Lunch Periods
Lunch | Time of Lunch | 4th Period Class | |
A
CAVC, Math, NO Nelson, CASTLE/FLS, SED ICC Classes |
10:20-10:50 (30) | 10:56-11:50 (54) | |
B
Social Studies, Performing Arts/Art, World Languages, Study Hall |
10:40-11:10 (30) | 10:26-10:40 (14)
11:10-11:50 (40) |
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C
Business/Applied Tech, English, Health, Driver’s Ed |
11:00-11:30 (30) | 10:26-11:00 (34)
11:30-11:50 (20) |
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D
PE, Science |
11:20-11:50 (30) |
10:26-11:20 (54) |
ASSEMBLY DAY SCHEDULES
30-Minute Assembly
Period 1 7:20-8:04 (44) Period 2 8:10-8:54 (44) Period 3 9:00-9:44 (44) Assembly 9:50-10:20 OR Period 5 11:56-12:32 (36) Period 6 12:38-1:14 (36) Assembly 1:20- 1:50 |
45-Minute Assembly
Period 1 7:20-7:59 (39) Period 2 8:05-8:44 (39) Period 3 8:50-9:29 (39) Assembly 9:35-10:20 OR Period 5 11:56-12:25 (29) Period 6 12:31-12:59 (28) Assembly 1:05- 1:50 |
60-Minute Assembly
Period 1 7:20-7:54 (34) Period 2 8:00-8:34 (34) Period 3 8:40-9:14 (34) Assembly 9:20 -10:20 OR Period 5 11:56-12:17 (21) Period 6 12:23-12:44 (21) Assembly 12:50- 1:50 |
ACT
The ACT (American College Test) is required for admission to many colleges and institutions including all state supported universities and some public community colleges in Illinois. Illinois high school students who want to compete for Illinois State Scholar Awards must take this test in their junior year. The ACT assessment format is comprised of four tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. It will provide four test scores and a composite score plus two sub-scores in English and Reading and three sub-scores in Mathematics. For additional information, visit ACT Website linked below.
Quick Links: ACT Website
Advanced Placement Test
These tests are given in several subject areas. In previous years tests in Advanced Placement English, Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, Honors Programming, and others have been given. Students who score well may be able to obtain college credit and/or proficiency out of certain courses. Check the EHS web site for more information as the year progresses.
Quick Links: AP Exam Information · AP F.A.Q.
ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test is used by the military to help determine your abilities in both academic and vocational areas and must be taken if you wish to enter the armed services.
ASVAB Testing is not just for students interested in joining the military!!
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test (ASVAB) and interest assessment. The results are used to guide career exploration using our career planning tools.
Students who want to take this test must sign up in the Guidance Office.
Next test date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2024, 7:30 A.M.
Quick Links: ASVAB Test – Today’s Military ∙ ASVAB – Career Exploration Program
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)/NMSQT (National merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is required for all students who wish to be considered for a National Merit Scholarship. A very high test score is required to become a semifinalist. This is also the test African-American students must take to compete for scholarships from the National Achievement Program for Outstanding African American Students. The PSAT/NMSQT is a multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning ability important for success in college. It is recommended that this test be taken in the junior year. This test is not required for college admission.
Fall Test Dates: Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd.
Registration is done on-line. An email with registration and payment instructions was sent to parents/guardians on September 9, 2024. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Cierra Gater at 618-656-7100 ext. 20135.
Quick Links: PSAT/NMSQT Information · PSAT/NMSQT Prep
SAT
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is given on several Saturday test dates throughout the year. The SAT is required for admission to certain colleges and universities. Most institutions will accept or prefer scores from junior year testing (spring and summer before senior year). A few schools require it to be taken in the senior year, no later than December. Some institutions requiring the SAT also require one or more achievement tests for admissions. Students should refer to each college’s catalog for specific information about which tests are recommended.
To register to take the SAT test and see your scores: www.collegeboard.org, EHS code 141735.
Quick Links: SAT Information ∙ SAT Test Prep
Transcript Request
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For students who graduated in 2017 or after, submit your request here.
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For students who graduated before or in 2016, submit a request here.
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Be sure to select ‘transcript request’.
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Include what your name was at the time of attendance, your graduating year, your date of birth, and where you would like your transcript sent.
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