District 88 shares important information to help students and parents/guardians prepare for the 2023-24 school year

Pictured is District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente.

Attention, District 88 students and parents/guardians – it’s time for course registration for the 2023-24 school year!

As we begin to prepare for next school year, District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente shares the following important information, updates and reminders. To read/watch Dr. Barbanente’s message, go to www.dupage88.net/MessageJan2023.

• District 88 families are invited and encouraged to attend a Course Information Night/Curriculum Showcase on Jan. 19, which will provide incoming and current students and parents/guardians with information about the academics, clubs, activities and sports at the schools
  
  
• District 88 continues to provide rigorous – yet flexible and individualized – programming to help all students succeed
  
  
• District 88 continues to connect students to college and career integrated pathways and expand/enhance those opportunities
  
  
• 2023-24 course registration dates
  
  
• Courses offered at District 88, including:
  
  
  • Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level and dual-credit classes
    
    
  • Externally credentialed and dual-credit career pathways in automotive technology, culinary arts, business careers, engineering, medical careers, teacher preparation, building trades and robust internship and paid apprenticeship programs in the manufacturing and technology fields
    
    
  • Classes at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), including cosmetology, criminal justice, fire science, medical or nursing assistant programs and more (TCD will host an Open House on Jan. 19)
    
    
  • A comprehensive curriculum with electives such as extensive music programs and an array of art classes
    
    
  • A variety of World Language classes, with the opportunity to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy credential, as well as participate in international student exchanges
    
    
• Details about SchooLinks, which provides comprehensive career-development and college-planning tools and resources
  
  
• Mental health and social-emotional supports/resources available for District 88 students and families
  
  
• Opportunities for businesses and organizations to partner with District 88 and support District 88 students

For questions or more information, contact Dr. Barbanente at jbarbanente@dupage88.net or 630-530-3980. Thank you for your continued support of District 88!