WELCOME to DHS

College and Career Readiness programs

WELCOME to DHS

College and Career Readiness programs

Dunlap High School provides high-quality educational programs, resources, and training ​for all students. In order to support and enhance the development of college and career ​ready students, DHS provides a blend of academic and career & technical education ​guidance, leadership, and assistance to help students prepare for their futures.​

College/Career Ready . . .

College/Career Ready . . .

What does it mean to be college & career ready?

Dunlap High School defines college/career ready graduates as having the skills and motivation to pursue a self-​directed goal, being able to adapt to challenges along the way, and knowing the options to obtain their post-​secondary career. It is our goal that all graduating seniors will have a defined plan and be college/career ready ​when they complete high school. Through various partnerships, the Illinois State Board of Education has provided ​different guidance and programs to help educators and families make informed decisions about how to be ​prepare students for life after high school graduation:

• PaCE Framework - an outline of activities and opportunities students should do each year ​of high school
  
• CCRI - College and Career Readiness Indicators provide an opportunity for students to be ​recognized for their college and career readiness work
• CCPE - College and Career Pathway Endorsements are approved programs that position ​students to either enter college or a career with appropriate skills/coursework.

PaCE . . .

PaCE . . .

The DHS PaCE Framework is an individualized learning plan that will provide ​guidance to students, families, and educators on what types of experiences ​and information a student should have in order to make the most informed ​decisions about college and career planning. This IL PACE Framework has ​been adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Board of High ​Education, Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student ​Assistance Commission. The DHS PACE Framework is an adapted version to ​help give the students a more tailored experience here at DHS.

Click the link for the DHS PaCE Framework

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PaCE Student Checklist . . .

The PaCE Student Checklist is a tool to help students prepare for life after ​high school. Students can use this checklist at each grade level to explore ​activities and experiences that can help them prepare for college and ​career. This checklist is organized around the same three key areas as the ​Illinois PaCE Framework: Career, Money, College.

CAREER

• Complete a career cluster ​survey and a career interest ​survey
• Explore career clusters
  
• Research one or two career(s) ​you might be interested in ​based on your survey results:
• What education is needed?
  
• What skills are needed?
• Talk to someone in those ​career(s)
  

MONEY

• Plan to attend a presentation on ​financial aid
• Research how much it would cost to ​attend . . .
• In-state 4 year public / private ​colleges or universities
  
• Out-of-state 4 year public / ​private colleges or universities
• Local community colleges
• Trade, vocational, and technical ​colleges
• Compare colleges and degree ​programs by cost
  

COLLEGE / PS

• Talk to your counselor about classes ​that will prepare you for after high ​school
• Talk to your counselor about how grades ​and attendance can affect future plans
• Attend a postsecondary options ​workshop
• Talk to your counselor about AP and ​dual credit courses
• Get involved in school clubs, ​extracurricular activities, and ​community service projects that relate ​to your career interest - it will help with ​your future
  

MONEY

CAREER

COLLEGE / PS

• Talk to 2-3 adults (teacher, coach, counselor, mentor) ​about help in preparing for future career
• Know your current GPA and the GPA requirement for your ​college of interest and figure out what needs to be worked ​on to achieve the needed GPA
• Research the differences in programs offered in associate’s, ​bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees
• Research differences between a community college vs. a 4 ​yr university/college vs. a trade school
• Research what entrance exams need to be taken (ACT or ​SAT)
• Talk to your counselor about AP and dual credit courses
  

• Continue to explore the ​different career clusters
  
• From the researched ​careers, pick one and make ​a plan to get you there
  
• Talk to counselor about a ​CCPE being offered in this ​area
• Research salaries and ​education for this career at ​the entry level and top level
  

• Plan to attend a ​presentation on ​financial aid with an ​adult family member
  

CAREER

• Retake the career interest survey from ​9th grade
• Have a teacher or counselor help you ​prepare for a job by:
• Doing mock interviews
  
• Reviewing your resume’
• Explore and visit at least one workplace ​aligned with career interests (Job ​Shadow)
• Create a personal statement for your ​college application and have a teacher ​provide you with feedback
• Continue to participate in career days ​and career activities offered by the ​school
  

MONEY

• Check college websites for ​priority deadlines for filing ​FAFSA
• If interested in trade / ​vocational / technical ​programs, look up ​application deadlines, cost, ​and whether or not the ​school accepts financial aid
  

COLLEGE / PS

• Determine eligibility and enroll in either dual ​credit, AP, transitional or credit recovery ​courses
• Make arrangements to take the SAT or ACT ​exam
• Explore 3-5 colleges either in-person or virtual
• Gather information regarding your colleges ​regarding cost, scholarship offerings, and ​programs offered
• Research your chosen colleges for application ​deadlines, fees, and requirements
• Make sure to have at least one safety school, ​three match schools, and one reach school to ​apply to
  

CAREER

• Talk to your counselor to see if you ​need to take any additional Math or ​ELA classes
• Make sure all classes for a CCPE ​certificate have been met
• Complete 1-2 experiences within the ​Work Based-Learning Continuum

MONEY

• Complete FAFSA, if help is needed ​attend a financial aid workshop
• Once you start receiving financial aid ​offers, talk to your counselor and your ​parents to discuss what school you ​would like to attend
• Research the difference between ​federal government loans and private ​loans . . . look at terms, conditions, and ​repayment options
  

COLLEGE / PS

• Be sure to address any ​remedial needs in Math and ​ELA
• Apply to at least 3 ​postsecondary institutions
• Meet with counselor to ensure ​that all steps in the ​postsecondary process is ​complete
• Ask for application waivers if ​needed
  

CCPE . . .

CCPE . . .

A CCPE is a College and Career Pathway ​Endorsement. Students will earn this ​endorsement by developing an individualized ​learning plan, completing a career-focused ​instructional sequence and professional ​learning opportunities.

College and Career ​Pathway ​Endorsement ​Framework

CAREER

F OCUSED ​INSTRUCTION

PROFESSIONAL ​LE ARNING

ACADEMIC ​READINESS

INDIVIDUAL PLAN

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Through these experiences, a student gains essential employability and ​technical competencies in their identified sector.

CAREER-FOCUSED INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE

ACADEMIC READINESS

College Incentives . . .

A growing number of institutions are offering incentives to students who ​have earned a CCPE to help attract high school students into the secondary ​to postsecondary pathways and increase college completion rates for these ​students . . .

Statewide College Incentives . . .

A growing number of institutions are ​offering incentives to students who ​have earned a CCPE to help attract high ​school students into the secondary to ​postsecondary pathways and increase ​college completion rates for these ​students . . .

• Minority Teachers of Illinois ​Scholarship
  

• Scaling Transformative Advanced ​Manufacturing Pathway
  

Northern Illinois University

NIU College of Education and EdSystems ​announced new incentives for Illinois ​students graduating with the CCPE in ​Education. Students with the endorsement ​are automatically advanced as finalists to ​receive select scholarships and to ​participate in the college’s innovative ​Educate and Engage program.

Chicago State University

Chicago State University ​announced students who earn ​their CCPE in Education and apply ​for the Diverse Scholars in ​Education Scholarship or Call Me ​Mister Program are automatically ​advanced as finalists.

Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois

In December 2020, EdSystems announced ​a partnership with Golden Apple Scholars ​of Illinois which is automatically advancing ​any applicants who have earned or are on ​track to earn the CCPE to the final stage of ​the application process.

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship

Available to any CCPE graduates as early ​as freshman year for up to $7,500 per year.

Scaling Transformative Advanced ​Manufacturing Pathways

The Illinois Manufacturer’s Association ​(IMA) Education Foundation, in partnership ​with EdSystems, is offering a $500 ​scholarship to Illinois students who ​graduate high school having earned the ​CCPE in manufacturing.

Community College

Pathway Equity &

Currency . . .

In 2022, EdSystems launched a network of community ​colleges that are offering unique and specific currency ​for CCPE earners in various industry fields outside of ​education.

Blackhawk Community College

Students who earn the College and Career Pathway Endorsement (in any ​pathway) will receive a $100 award and can apply to be a part of the new ​“CCPE Program,” which includes dynamic experiential learning and career-​focused studies.

Illinois Valley Community College

Tuition waivers for one three-credit hour course will be awarded to up to 20 ​students who earn the College and Career Pathway Endorsement on their ​transcript in either health sciences and technology or manufacturing, ​engineering, technology, and trades. The tuition waiver has a financial ​value of approximately $400 for students.

Joliet Junior College

High school students who earned the College and Career Pathway ​Endorsement in any pathway sector will receive a tuition waiver for one ​three-credit hour course. Students must enroll in at least six credit hours to ​be eligible for the tuition waiver, valued at approximately $500 per student.

Kaskaskia College

Students earning a College and Career Pathway Endorsement in agriculture ​will receive a one-credit tuition waiver upon enrollment, at a financial ​savings of $136.

Parkland College

College and Career Pathway Endorsement students who earn ​an industry-recognized credential in health sciences and ​technology — Certified Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical ​Technician, or Sterile Processing Technician — while in high ​school will have the opportunity to receive guaranteed ​placement in the Nursing or Allied Health Pathway, which has ​a selective admissions process.

Sauk Valley Community College

High school students who earn a CCPE and take BIO 108 at SVCC will receive ​additional application points toward admission into the Licensed Practical ​Nurse program.

PATHWAYS . . .

The following are the College and Career ​Pathways that are being offered by Dunlap ​High School.

1. All DHS students must complete graduation ​requirements
2. All courses can be transferred to ICC for credit ​towards a subject area certificate or degree
3. All pathways require 2 early college courses
   

Accounting - AA

Accounting - certificate

CNA

Construction

Culinary

Education -

Elementary, Secondary, Special Ed

Education - Early Childhood

EMT

entrepreneurship

fire science

Welding

ACCOUNTING

Associates Degree in Accountancy

• Software Apps
• Accounting I
• Accounting II
• WBL (Work Based Learning) class
• WBL experience
  

• 60 hours min
  
• paid or unpaid
  
• job specific requirements
  

• ECON 110
• ECON 111
• MATH 135
• ACCTG 120
• ACCTG 121
  

All ICC early college courses

are paid for by individual

ACCOUNTING

Accounting Bookkeeper certificate

• Software Apps
• Accounting I
• Accounting II
• WBL (Work Based Learning) class
• WBL experience
  

• 60 hours min
  
• paid or unpaid
  
• job specific requirements
  

• BUS 110
• ACCTG 105
• ACCTG 108
• ACCTG 120
• ACCTG 121
  

All ICC early college courses

are paid for by individual

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

• BIO 140 - Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Terminology
  

All ICC early college courses

are paid for by individual

CONSTRUCTION

Coming Soon . . . .

CULINARY

Coming Soon . . . .

EDUCATION

Elementary, Secondary, Special Education

• Software Apps
• Health
• Child/Parenting I
• Child/Parenting II
• WBL (Work Based Learning) class
• WBL experience

• 60 hours min - Teacher Apprenticeship
  
• job specific requirements
  

• EDUC 111 - Intro to American Educ.
  

• CHILD 110
• CHILD 120
• CHILD 124
• CHILD 213
• EDUC 213
• PSY 110
  

All ICC early college courses

are paid for by individual

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education

• Software Apps
• Health
• Child/Parenting I
• Child/Parenting II
• WBL (Work Based Learning) class
• WBL experience

• 60 hours min - Teacher Apprenticeship
  
• job specific requirements
  

• EDUC 111 - Intro to American Educ.
  

• CHILD 110
• CHILD 120
• CHILD 124
• CHILD 213
• CHILD 235
• EDUC 213
  

All ICC early college courses

are paid for by individual

EMT

Coming Soon . . . .

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Software Apps
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Law
• WBL (Work Based Learning) class
• WBL experience
  

• 60 hours min
  
• paid or unpaid
  
• job specific requirements
  

• CMWEB 135
• CMPSC 120
• ACCTG 101 / ACCTG 108
• MGMT 113
• BUS 120 / BUS 121
  

All ICC early college courses

are paid for by individual

FIRE SCIENCE

Coming Soon . . . .

WELDING

Coming Soon . . . .

CCRI . . .

CCRI . . .

CCRI stands for College and Career Readiness Indicator. This ​is one of multiple measures of how well a high school serves ​its students. Illinois has a goal of 90% or more of students ​graduating from high school will be ready for college and ​careers by 2032. The CCRI recognizes the range of ​experiences a student can undergo to prepare for college and ​career. Students can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ​adaptive competencies necessary for success by earning the ​indicator’s Distinguished Scholar or College and Career Ready ​distinctions.

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR

COLLEGE AND CAREER READY

• GPA: 2.80 / 4.0
• 95% attendance junior & senior year
• College and Career Pathway ​Endorsement (under Postsecondary ​Workforce Readiness Act)
  

OR

• GPA: 2.80 / 4.0
• 95% attendance junior & senior year
  

• One academic indicator in each of ELA and ​math during junior / senior year (or Algebra ​II at any time)
  
• Identify a career area of interest by the ​end of sophomore year
  
• Complete three career ready indicators ​during junior / senior year
  

ACADEMIC INDICATORS

• ELA AP Exam - Score 3 or higher
• ELA AP Course - Grade of A, B, or C
• Dual Credit English Course - Grade of A, B, or C
  

• Math AP Exam - Score of 3 or higher
• Math AP Course - Grade A, B, or C
• Dual Credit Math Course - Grade A, B, or C
• Transitional Math - Grade A, B, or C
• Algebra II - Grade A, B, or C
  

• Minimum ACT:
  

English = 18

Reading = 22

- OR -

• Minimum SAT Subject Score of

Evidence Based Reading/Writing : 540

• Minimum ACT:
  

Math - 22 and

Math course in Senior year

- OR -

• Minimum SAT Subject Score of Math: 540 and

Math course in Senior year

CAREER READY INDICATORS

Need to complete at least 3 prior to graduation

• Career development experience during high school career
• Industry credential at any point in time before graduation
• Military service or an ASVAB score of 31 or higher during high school career
• Dual credit course (college credit earned)
• Completion of program of study before graduation (pathway)
• Attaining and maintaining consistent employment for 12 months during high school
• Consecutive summer employment during high school career
• 25 hours of community service during high school career
• Two or more organized co-curricular activities during high school career
  

DHS CONTACT INFORMATION

DHS CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding these programs, please contact any of the following . . .