College Planning

Tuesday, September 26 - 7-8:30pm

Westlake Christian Academy Gymnasium

Are you a student entering into the exciting phase of planning for college, but you’re at a loss for how to even begin this new chapter? Are you a parent with questions about getting your student prepared and into college? Please come and join us for an evening of fantastic information from a local Admissions Counselor.

With over seven years of admissions experience, Jordan Bryant, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Trinity International University aims to bring clarity to the process of navigating the college search. From application tips and tricks, identifying key terms and timelines, and understanding best practices for maximizing the campus visit, this presentation is designed for students and parents alike. Additionally, time will be spent detailing the recent changes to the financial aid process. You will walk away understanding terms, timelines, myths, and tricks to maximizing financial aid from all resources available.

A free College Planning Guide & Paying for College Guide will be given to the first 25 families who RSVP. Please do so below.

For additional information regarding this event please contact Kurt Flemming: [email protected]

The high schoolers leave Tuesday for their annual retreat at Camp Fairwood. The retreat is a time of fun, fellowship and coming together as a community before God. A great way to start off the year. See below for details about the trip.

On Tuesday, August 30^th, H.S. students are to bring all of their belongings for the retreat to the gym when they arrive for school. We will leave for the retreat promptly at 1:00 pm and return on Friday, September 2^nd at about 3:30 p.m.

COST: The cost of the retreat is included in tuition for full-time students. Eight meals, transportation, regular activities and three-nights lodging are all included. There are three optional activities available for an extra cost (see reverse).

PERMISSION: The permission form for the H.S. retreat is the GREEN Emergency Contact Form you should have received in your back to school packet. Forms must be returned to the school office as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, August 29^th. Please contact the school office if you need an additional copy of your form.

WHAT TO BRING: SPACE IS LIMITED! One small suitcase or duffle bag & bed roll per person is permitted.

1. Sleeping bag or twin bed linens & blanket
2. Pillow
3. Clothing suitable for outdoor activities and the weather – watch the weather forecast

• WCA standards for modesty always apply.
• Shorts must be mid-thigh or longer (no short shorts).
• Tank tops and off-the-shoulder tops are not acceptable.
• Undergarments are not to be visible (e.g. boxer shorts, bra straps, underwear)

4. Beach towel and swimsuit (modest, one-piece swimwear, or a t-shirt as cover-up)
5. Toiletries
6. Towel & washcloth
7. Bible, notebook or paper, pen or pencil
8. Money for fast-food lunch on the way home

WHAT NOT TO BRING

-Items prohibited during a regular school day (i.e. computers, electronic devices, homework etc.)

-Students will not be permitted to use their cell phone during the retreat. In the event of an emergency, students will have access to the camp phone (see above).

 

 

RETREAT THEME

This year’s spiritual life theme is Voices. Daily we are bombarded by voices; some good, some bad. Advertisers, friends, culture, the Spirit and others are all competing for our attention. All of them are delivering a message. Who will we listen to? What messages will we take to heart? The prophet Isaiah tells us, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left your ears will hear a small voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’” (Isaiah 30:21) Throughout the course of this school year we will consider many of these voices and work on discerning and obeying the Voice of Truth in our lives.

At our retreat, Alex Connell, youth pastor at Mundelein Church of the Nazarene, will lead us in considering the Voice of Possibility, the Voice of Forgiveness, the Voice of Service, the Voice of Power and others. As always, retreat will be about us making connections; with new friends and old, with teachers, and most importantly, with God. Please pray for our retreats and our entire year that we would hear God’s voice and follow Him.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Camp Fairwood offers the following optional activities. Students who plan to participate must submit all money to the office by Monday, August 29^th.

Horseback Riding - $20 (waiver required)

Paintball - $15

Giant Swing - $6 (waiver required)