Notable November Dates

Please note, there are TWO days this week with no classes!

▪ Tuesday, November 3 - No School - Election Day
▪ Friday, November 6 - No School - School Improvement Day
▪ Friday, November 6 - Virtual First Friday
▪ Sunday, November 15 - NCP Virtual Open House
▪ Tuesday, November 16 - LSC meeting and Friends of Northside meeting
▪ Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27 - No School - Thanksgiving break

Dates for NCP, ISAC, University of Michigan, and Illinois State's financial aid workshops and presentations are listed below in the financial aid article.

Additional Info Below:

The 2020-2021 Annual Appeal is Under Way

Hopefully, you received a letter from Principal Mest last week. Unfortunately, our school faces continued funding challenges. Funding from CPS does not support all the work done at Northside. With your help, Friends of Northside has been able to pay for:

The funding NCP receives from CPS does not cover these important items. Friends of Northside continues to need your support more than ever to allow our school to continue offering these essential programs and services to your student.

Click HERE to read the appeal letter from Principal Mest.

Click HERE (English) or HERE (Español) to download a paper form to return to the main office with payment.

Questions? Email info@friendsofnorthside.org to contact Friends of Northside.

Want to donate now? Click HERE. All donations are tax-deductible, and any amount is greatly appreciated!

Northside's Virtual Open House

Sunday, November 15
12:00 pm
This year, NCP's open house will be virtual! Click HERE anytime after 12:00 pm on November 15 for a tour!

AP Exam and Payment Information

AP Exams will take place May 3-7 and May 10-14. AP Exam fee payments will be due by Friday, December 4 at 3:00 pm.

There is currently a technical issue with the collection of AP Exam fees, which are completely separate from your school fees. The counseling department asks for your patience as they continue to work through the problem. If you have any further questions regarding payment, please contact Mr. Hughes at Achughes2@cps.edu.

College Application and Essay Resources

Hello, Class of 2021 Parents,

Time is moving at light speed and the November college application deadlines are quickly approaching. New York University has you covered with helpful tips and best practices as your students prepare to hit submit on their college applications!

Here are a few articles that will assist you in supporting your students as they tackle their college applications and essays.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Ms. Moore at mcmoore6@cps.edu or your student’s respective school counselor. We are here to support your family with navigating the next steps in the college admissions process!
▪ From Parent to College Counselor: Helping Your Child Apply to College (click here)
▪ 3 Tips to Choose the Right Common App Essay Prompt (click here)
▪ 6 Proofreading Habits for Your College Essay and Beyond (click here)
▪ Working with Your Counselor to Prepare a Great Application (click here)
▪ Advice: Application Tips (click here)
▪ Is Early Decision Right for Me? (click here)
▪ How to Narrow Down Your College List (click here)
▪ What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to College (click here)

College Representative Visits

The NCP Counseling Department is offering virtual postsecondary visits for Northside Prep students and parents. We are offering virtual postsecondary visits to ensure all families have the opportunity to explore various postsecondary pathways, engage with the postsecondary representatives, and obtain answers to pertinent questions or concerns. Virtual postsecondary visits are offered after school from 3:15-4:00 pm, and during Flex Blocks 1-4 on Wednesdays.

To date, college, military, and GAP Year representatives are scheduled to connect with NCP students virtually and the list is growing every day. Click HERE to view the list of upcoming and past postsecondary visits. Also, check out the messages from the admissions representatives and the additional resources they shared during their visits.

*Please note, all virtual visits will be conducted via CPS Google Meets and no email addresses outside CPS will be permitted into the virtual postsecondary visits. To protect the privacy and safety of students, parents will only be permitted to access virtual visits if their respective student is present and the student will be required to log in via their CPS Gmail account. All postsecondary visits will be managed and monitored by an NCP staff member.

NCP Financial Aid Workshops

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Ms. Moore, NCP College Counselor, at mcmoore6@cps.edu.

Update: Upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Presentations

ISAC Virtual Financial Aid Events (click here)
▪ Wednesday, November 4, 6:00-8:00 pm CT
▪ Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am-12:00 pm CT
▪ Tuesday, November 17, 6:00-8:00 pm CT

University of Michigan Weekly Financial Aid Sessions (click here)
▪ Wednesday, November 4, 6:30-7:30 pm
▪ Thursday, November 5, 4:00-5:00 pm
▪ Wednesday, November 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
▪ Thursday, November 12, 4:00-5:00 pm
▪ Wednesday, November 18, 4:00-5:00 pm
▪ Thursday, November 19, 6:30-7:30 pm

Illinois State University Virtual Financial Aid Session (click here)
▪ Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 pm

Additional Financial Aid Resources

Presentations
▪ ISAC English Financial Aid Presentation (click here)
▪ Northwestern Virtual Financial Aid Presentation (click here)

Net Price Calculators
▪ FAFSA4Caster (click here)
▪ Net Price Calculators (click here)
▪ National Center for Education Statistics: College Navigator (click here)

FAFSA and RISE Application Checklists: English and Spanish (click here)
▪ FAFSA Website (click here)
▪ Create FAFSA ID (click here)
▪ FAFSA 2021-2022 Worksheet (click here)
▪ The FAFSA Process (click here)
▪ 8 Things to Do After Filing the FAFSA (click here)
▪ FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid (click here)

RISE Application Website (click here)
▪ RISE Alternative Application User Guide (click here)

CSS Profile Website (click here)
▪ CSS Profile Tips & Resources (click here)
▪ CSS Profile Checklist (click here)

Avoid Student Scams (click here)
Tax Benefits for Higher Education (click here)

Update: Recursos de presentación en Español

Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede!

Women's Cross-Country Team Shines at Regionals

Congratulations to the Northside Girls Cross Country team on their IHSA regional win on Saturday, October 24! Led by first-place Elia Ton-That, there were tremendous efforts all around by Arianna (PR), Allie (SB), Sophia (PR), Nora (SB), Annika (PR), and Rachel (PR). They are ready to bring this teamwork to sectionals!

Do you have news or team results to share with the Northside parent community?

Click HERE to submit information.

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