Academics/College & Career Readiness

The ACT® test is the nation’s most popular college entrance exam accepted and valued by all universities and colleges in the United States. The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning.

Students should access the ACT website directly to register for upcoming ACT exams, find out additional information about the test, and access resources to help prepare for an upcoming exam.

Requesting Accommodations and/or Multilingual Learner (ML) Supports

ACT is committed to serving examinees with documented disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations appropriate to the examinee's diagnosis and needs. ACT has established policies regarding documentation of an examinee’s disability.

If you currently receive accommodations in school due to a professionally diagnosed and documented disability, see the ACT Policy for Accommodations Documentation (PDF), which will prepare you and guide you through the process of requesting test accommodations on the ACT test. Any student wishing to apply for testing accommodations due to a disability should follow the instructions below.

1. Create or log in to an existing account

• • Register for the ACT test
  • Indicate need for accommodations and/or Multilingual Learner supports
  • Select the type of accommodation and/or Multilingual Learner supports you need

2. Upon completion of your registration, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to work with your school to submit a request. Forward this email to your school official along with a completed Consent to Release Information to ACT (PDF) form. This email initiates the process.
3. Your school official will submit your request to ACT. ACT will review the request and email the Decision Notification to your school official. Your school official should contact you within two weeks of submitting your request.

Note: The basic fees and registration deadlines for testing with accommodations and/or Multilingual Learner supports are the same. Find upcoming test dates and deadlines on the Registration page.

All accommodation and ML supports requests should be submitted by your school official by the published registration deadlines for your preferred test date.

Accommodations Checklist (PDF)

For immediate answers to commonly asked questions, download FAQs for Students and Parents (PDF).

The College and Career Readiness Pathways page serves as a comprehensive resource designed to equip you with the essential tools, guidance, and information necessary to successfully navigate your educational journey. Whether you are exploring potential career opportunities, considering different college options, or seeking academic support, this page offers valuable insights and resources to help you make informed decisions about your future.

Planning for the school year has started! Please read the following information to learn more about the course selection process and important dates. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor.

TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Teachers will make course recommendations for next year to counselors based on your student’s current placement and performance. Teachers will meet with students to discuss student interests and future goals to help align coursework to meet their plans.

Students have received scheduling materials through Schoology and these materials can be found below. Students should review these materials and have them ready for their counselor scheduling meetings that take place in December and January through their PE classes.

STUDENT COURSE ELECTIVE OPTIONS

There are a variety of electives students can take throughout their years at Schaumburg High School. A summary of electives for each grade can be found below or you can view the District 211 Curriculum Guide for detailed information about each course.

College and Career Readiness equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to succeed after high school—whether in college, technical training, or the workforce. It focuses on academic preparation, career exploration, and essential life skills, empowering students to take charge of their future with confidence.

Please visit the College and Career Readiness page for more information.

The Curriculum Guide is your resource for helping plan your academic success. It provides a comprehensive overview of the wide-variety of courses offered which are designed to match your interests, goals, and future aspirations. This guide provides information regarding courses and pathways available regardless of what your plan to do after high school. With diverse options in core subjects, career-focused programs, and elective courses, students can customize their high school experience to align with their passions and future plans.

Dual credit gives eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in college classes for credit prior to high school graduation making the credits part of both the student’s permanent college record and high school transcript. Instructors for dual credit courses must meet the requirements to teach at both the high school and collegiate levels. The greatest benefit of dual credit is that students accumulate college credits which assist in graduating college on-time or early.

District 211 Dual Credit Explained

List of Dual Credit Courses Offered

iTransfer.org - This website allows students to identify college coursework that is accepted for transfer credit throughout Illinois as a part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). It is the official Illinois transfer website.

Transferology.com - This website allows students to create an account and input all of their dual credit courses taken in high school to find out how they will transfer to specific universities

District 211 students are eligible to participate in the Harper College Promise Scholarship which provides up to two years (60 credit hours) of free tuition at Harper College upon high school graduation. Students can earn this scholarship by achieving quality grades in their high school courses, by having good attendance, graduating from high school on time and ready to begin college-level coursework, and by performing community service hours annually. Students apply for this scholarship during the first semester of freshman year and eligibility criteria becomes active during the second semester. 

More information about the Harper Promise Scholarship is available on the D211Harper Promise page or the Harper College website.

Out of District Waiver for Promise Students

If a student resides within the boundaries of the D211, D214, or D220 school district but is outside the boundaries of Harper College, that student may receive a waiver to be charged in-district tuition if they have earned the Promise Scholarship. The waiver will be given on an annual basis (Fall and Spring semester), and the student must maintain Promise eligibility to receive the waiver for a second year. If the student falls out of Promise eligibility, they would not be eligible for this in-district tuition waiver starting the following Fall. They would be encouraged to pursue the Business EdVantage Program if they wish to remain eligible for In-District tuition.