College Class Info/Links 

Also shared in digital format in Google Classroom  

1. MUST meet eligibility for college classes 

2. Must fit in-person classes around high school classes.  

1. Cannot miss high school classes for college classes (except for odd schedule days.)

3. Must meet all deadlines set forth by ELC/ILCC.

4. Must be diligent in checking emails and meeting deadlines, as college classes are treated as such.  The high school does not monitor these.  

General Info Regarding Dual Credit Courses

ILCC Face to Face/Laker Live/Online Options Spring 2026

High School Class Times/Personal Schedule

Course Descriptions for ILCC HERE

Sample Course Syllabus HERE

ILCC Calendar/Dates for Semester 2 (N/A yet)

The Registration Form is in the ICAP classroom, HERE, and also in the school counseling office in hard copy.  **This semester, students must also complete ILCC’s google form registration with their classes. 

*Check with colleges of interest on the transferability of classes*

Important Dates for ELC High School Students taking classes @ ILCC

Monday, Nov. 10th- Mrs. Brechwald shared information regarding college classes and the dates/deadlines for registering for semester 2 for 2025-2026 school year

Students interested in taking ILCC classes semester 2 can get assistance with their registration and class selections in the school counseling office.  If students cannot make this date an alternate date is listed.  Students must come in on the designated days if they would like assistance with class selections.  Students who know what they wish to take can pick up the registration paperwork any time from the counseling office. 

Help Day #1 ***  Wed. Nov 12th 8:00-3:00, Mrs. Brechwald’s office  First registration help day for anyone needing assistance selecting classes or help with the paperwork.

Accuplacer Testing - Tues. Nov 18th 9:45 Cafeteria Any student needing test scores to enroll in Composition 1 or a math class should sign up to test - unless you are a senior and meet the grade point average (in that subject area) criteria.  Please see this sheet HERE for qualifying scores OR gpa.  To sign up to test, fill out THIS form.

Help Day #2***  Wed. Nov. 19th 8:00-3:00, Guidance Office - Alternate date for students who couldn’t/didn’t attend the first date who need assistance with ILCC registration.

Help Day #3***  Tues. Dec. 3rd. 8:00-3:00, Guidance Office - Final date for students who couldn’t/didn’t attend the first date and who need assistance with ILCC registration.

Friday, December 12th - Registrations for anyone taking semester 2 ILCC classes are due today to Mrs. Brechwald and the online registration submission must be made by this time as well - No Exceptions can be made!!!!  Students can turn in their forms any time before this date - this is the last date for the high school to pay for books/classes.

Monday , January 12th  9:00 cafeteria- Orientation for all students signed up for classes with ILCC for semester 2

Most of ILCC’s classes are an option for you to take; these are just some “general studies recommendations.”   If you are considering any school other than ILCC after high school, check with those colleges on transferability.   This would be a good item to contact the admissions counselor at the college for.  Contacting colleges of interested to determine the most up to date transferability is always the best option.

** I would not suggest ILCC online classes unless you have done well in an online high school course - they are much harder and students don’t do as well in general in these courses**

Help Logging Into Your Online Classes/Canvas - lhoward@iowalakes.edu

Help with textbook questions - spietz@iowalakes.edu

Help with your ILCC email - bgirres@iowalakes.ed or khough@iowalakes.edu 

Dates set forth by ILCC

Orientation - Jan. 12th 9:00  (will be sent when finalized) High School Cafeteria

Face-to-Face Classes Begin - Jan. 14th

Online Classes Begin - Jan. 20th

The full calendar will be shared with students when it is received by the high school.

Information for Seniors!

 Information for Seniors!

As you work through the process of transitioning from high school to post-secondary (after high school), here are some links, tips, and information that you may find helpful.  Please reach out if you have any questions.  If it is college-specific, the most up-to-date and accurate information will always be from the college directly.  Their admissions department would be a great resource.

One of THE most helpful resources available: ICAN website

College and Career Transition Coordinator  - Mrs. Prososki 

Here every Monday and Wednesday morning or by appointment. Email mary.prososki@elc-csd.org or stop by her office (by Mrs. Brechwald’s Office - across from the Activities Office) on Mon/Wed mornings to set up a time. 

She can help parents and families with:

• College Applications/College Search Assistance

• FAFSA

• ACT Registrations/ACT Waivers

• Career Exploration

• Post-Secondary Planning

• Scholarships

Students and parents can sign up for e-alerts for any of the topics listed on the site.  ICAN is a great resource!  Scroll down on the following page to sign up for the e-alerts.  Many students are already enrolled but there is one specifically for parents also.

https://www.icansucceed.org/planning-hub/e-alerts-tips-signup

FAFSA - FREE Application for Federal Student Aide 

HERE- This is an important piece of the process.  It is Free….If you have an unusual financial circumstance,  you should contact the financial aid office at the college.  For more info, click HERE  Mrs. Prososki is also available by appointment to help. The financial aid offices at the colleges also have people who can assist.  Even if you do not feel you will qualify for federal aid, you may still want to complete the FAFSA.  Some colleges use it for scholarship purposes.  The Last Dollar Scholar is one example of this.  Certain programs at certain colleges may be eligible for this.  

Priority Deadlines

Watch for priority deadlines of colleges (Iowa college deadlines HERE) - they are all different.  It doesn’t mean you can’t apply after that, but you may miss the best $$$.  These deadlines also mean they prefer you complete the FAFSA by then.  Double-check with the college itself on the deadlines, as this site is fairly accurate but colleges make changes sometimes, and this link doesn’t always get updated immediately.    

College Reps 

SEE THEM WHEN THEY ARE HERE!  They are your connecting piece to the college.  They can provide you with information regarding the college, admissions requirements, scholarships, applications, financial aid, etc!!!  

Each college has an Admissions Counselor assigned to ELC.  If you call or email the college(s) of interest, you can ask for the admissions counselor for our school.  They are THE MOST IMPORTANT person you should be in contact with.  They are the EXPERT on their school and can give you and/all info on their college, what is required, how to apply, what scholarships are available, and anything else!  We have already had a couple of colleges here.  Not all colleges do visits to the schools.  

XELLO and Career and College Exploration

Xello - All our students have access to Xello in ClassLink.  They can do college and career exploration within this program.

Scholarships 

The most important place to look is your college of interest (Call them and/or look at their financial aid website - talk to the admissions counselor)...then our site mrs brechwald.blogspot.com and then other free scholarship sites.  All local scholarships are on mrsbrechwald.blogspot.com.  These scholarships have varying due dates and turn-in locations so please be mindful of this.

https://www.step1scholarships.org/

Niche

Going Merry

Common App

Scholarships.com

Last Dollar Scholarship

This program, as the name implies, is intended to cover any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees. Credentials include postsecondary certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.

Click HERE for more information and to see what schools/programs are eligible!

ILCC Online Scholarship App for ALL STUDENTS

All students attending college should fill out the ILCC online scholarship application.  Most are for students attending ILCC but there are a couple that are designated for ELC students attending any college. To qualify for these students must apply to ILCC (even if not planning to attend ILCC - this is so you have an account to log-in to the scholarship with), and students should also have their FAFSA sent to ILCC.  If students are currently taking college courses they may be able to use their current login information to apply.

dlutat@iowalakes.edu could answer questions regarding the ILCC scholarship process    

https://iowalakes.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships/

Letters of Recommendation 

Give the recommender about 3 weeks before due. Ask politely if they would do that for you - some teachers get MANY they are asked to complete.  Thank the recommender.  It is helpful to give them a list of what you have been involved in.  Activity resumes are a great idea for scholarships and to give your recommenders - samples HERE.  Another great tool is this form that students complete before asking a recommender for a letter or online recommendation.  This helps the recommender write you the best recommendation possible.  Mrs. Brechwald asks students to complete this prior to a recommendation.  HERE

 

High School Transcripts

If students need their transcripts for any college or work, they can view them on JMC To view unofficial Transcripts in JMC:

Log in to student or parent JMC

Go to “transcripts”, click “print”

This will download an unofficial transcript.  

It will include GPA/CLASS Rank/Cumulative GPA

Official transcripts can be requested HERE or go to Marlis! 

ILCC Transcripts  

Unofficial transcripts can be found at MY IOWA LAKES account HERE (similar to viewing your high school transcript in JMC).  Request Official Transcripts HERE 

ACT Dates and Sign Up 

HERE  Trio/Talent Search and Free/Reduced students can get a fee waiver from Mrs. Brechwald’s office or your Trio Advisor.  Students should check with colleges to see if the ACT is required - ask about *admissions or *scholarships.  Your ACT scores are not on your transcripts.  If you have taken the ACT and would like it included on your transcript, please let Marlis or Mrs. Brechwald know.  Many schools are advising not to have the scores automatically sent and to decide after scores are back if you want to report them.  Students may request an official one from ACT - students must contact ACT for that HERE.  Superscoring may be accepted by your colleges, check with them. Superscores would have to come directly from ACT to the college for a fee.

How to Apply

To apply to a college, generally you look under “admissions” on their sites.  See us if you need help!  Some schools are offering free application weeks.  Most Community Colleges are free to apply to.  Applying DOES NOT commit you to attending!!!

Common Application - If you are applying to multiple colleges you can see if the Common Application will apply to them all.  Check to be sure your schools are on here first.  https://www.commonapp.org/

If you qualify for free or reduced lunch or are in a TRIO program you may qualify to have your application fee waived for college.  You can ask the college or check with Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Prososki.

Military 

If you are interested stop in the guidance office and we will help get you connected with the reps or watch for them to have lunch tables set up!

Apprenticeships 

Not interested in college?  This is a great opportunity to earn a certificate, get paid to work and get paid for the training you need to become certified!  Stop in guidance or see Mrs. Prososki for more information!  HERE is a link to opportunities in Iowa.

Helpful Websites:

https://www.icansucceed.org/

www.act.org

https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out

https://mrsbrechwald.blogspot.com/

Please see Mrs. Prososki's Newsletter Below!

 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzu3mX-A0/Je6NfJutxK9jdHK6pUeMxg/view?utm_content=DAGzu3mX-A0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Job Shadows

 Any student interested in completing a job shadow may apply at the link below.   Students are required to complete a job shadow in their personal finance class; however, if any student wishes to complete one before the class or if a student would like to do multiple job shadows, they may apply at any time.  We have a shared Work-Based Learning Coordinator who can assist in setting up shadows for our students.

 

Job Shadow Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEMV7JS2MFlDvWF6Ppm_w2urwWD1nBW4pisukhKkL83hRkow/viewform?usp=header

College Class Info/Links  (Video going over this HERE)

Also shared in digital format in google classroom  

1. MUST meet eligibility for college classes 

2. Must fit in person classes around high school classes.  Cannot miss high school for college.

3. Must meet all deadlines set forth by ELC/ILCC.

4. Must be diligent at checking emails and meeting deadlines as college classes are just that, college.  The high school does not monitor these.  

General Info Regarding Dual Credit Courses

ILCC Face to Face/Laker Live/Online Options Spring 2025 

High School Class Times/Personal Schedule

Course Descriptions for ILCC HERE

Sample Course Sylabus HERE

ILCC Calendar/Dates for semester 2 HERE

Registration Form is in the ICAP classroom, HERE and also in the school counseling office in hard copy.

*Check with colleges of interest on transferability of classes*

Important Dates for ELC High School Students taking classes @ ILCC

Thursday, October 31st - Mrs. Brechwald shared information regarding college classes and the dates/deadlines for registering for semester 2 for 2024-2025 school year

Students interested in taking ILCC classes semester 2 can get assistance with their registration and class selections in the school counseling office.  If students cannot make this date an alternate date is listed.  Students must come in on the designated days if they would like assistance with class selections.  Students who know what they wish to take can pick up the registration paperwork anytime from the counseling office. 

Help Day #1 ***  Wed. Nov 6th 8:00-3:00, Guidance Office  

Accuplacer Testing - Thur. Nov 14th 10:00 Online Learning Center  Any student needing test scores to enroll in Composition 1 or a math class should sign up to test - unless you are a senior and meet the grade point average (in that area) criteria.  Please see this sheet HERE for qualifying scores OR gpa.  To sign up to test, fill out THIS form.

Help Day #2***  Wed. Nov. 20th 8:00-3:00, Guidance Office - Alternate date for students who couldn’t/didn’t attend the first date - to get assistance with ILCC registration.

Friday, December 6th - Registrations for anyone taking semester 2 ILCC classes are due today to Mrs. Brechwald - No Exceptions!!!!  

Tuesday, January 7th - Orientation for all students signed up for classes with ILCC for semester 2

Students can turn in their forms any time before this date - this is the last date for the high school to pay for books/classes.

Most of ILCC’s classes are an option for you to take, these are just some “general studies recommendations.”   If you are considering any school other than ILCC after high school, check with those colleges on transferability.   This would be a good item to contact the admissions counselor at the college for.  Here is a link to many colleges ELC Admisisons counselor  HERE or you can always call the college admissions office and ask this of them.

** I would not suggest ILCC online classes unless you have done well in an online high school course - they are much harder and students don’t do as well in general in these courses**

Help Logging Into Your Online Classes/Canvas - lhoward@iowalakes.edu

Help with textbook questions - spietz@iowalakes.edu

Help with your ILCC email - rhalma@iowalakes.ed or khough@iowalakes.edu 

Dates set forth by ILCC

Orientation - Jan. 7th 9:00 High School Cafeteria

Face to Face Classes Begin - Jan. 8th

Online Classes Begin - Jan. 13th

Full Calendar will be shared with students when it is received by the high school.