Current 8th grade students attending Collinsville Middle School AND private/parochial schools who will attend Collinsville High School for the first time in Fall 2024 will register for classes from November 15 through December 1, 2023. 

To assist with course registration and prepare for the transition to high school, several events are scheduled at CHS:

GETTING TO KNOW CHS*

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 7:00 pm in the CHS Auditorium:  All incoming high school students and their families are invited to attend Collinsville High School’s Getting to Know CHS.  Parents and students will meet the administration, counselors and teachers to hear about course offerings and the selection of courses.  The informative presentation will be followed by a question and answer session with representatives from each subject area, and a club/activity fair. (For those unable to attend, a recording of the presentation will be posted after the event.)

*Note for Spanish speaking families: The Getting to Know CHS presentation with translators will be shared Monday, November 13, 6:30 pm in the Kreitner Elementary Gymnasium. 

CHS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 18, 2023, 8 am–12 pm. &  1 pm– 3 pm in the CHS Counseling Department:  Families/students who want to meet individually with a CHS Counselor, can attend a special Open House for incoming 9th grade students.  Enter through the Visitors Entrance at the front of the school. Counselors will meet families on a first come, first served basis.

COURSE REGISTRATION FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Each incoming freshman must complete a yellow (9th grade) course registration worksheet and return it to the CHS Counseling Department by December 1, 2023.

To assist with this process, use THIS LINK to access the 2024-25 Course Offering Guide with course descriptions, sample completed worksheets, videos made by CHS departments, a virtual tour of the school, and more.  (This information is also found on the CHS Counseling Department website under the Academics tab on the left side of the screen.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADERS ATTENDING PRIVATE/PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS:

ALL 8th graders who currently attend a school that is not part of the Collinsville CUSD 10 school district, MUST enroll in the school district prior to registering for courses.  Enrollment can be accomplished 24/7 online, or through an in-person appointment during department hours at the CUSD 10 Student Services office located at 123 W. Clay Street in Collinsville.

For enrollment instructions and requirements, visit our Enrollment/Registration page.

If you have questions about enrolling in the district, email enrollment@cusd.kahoks.org  or contact Student Services at (618) 346-6350 ext. 4237 or 4228, M-F, 8 am – 4 pm.

Please note:  CUSD 10 administrative offices are closed Friday, November 10 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Holiday).

SUMMARY OF COURSE REGISTRATION STEPS FOR 24-25 INCOMING FRESHMEN

1. Enroll in Collinsville CUSD 10 (If not currently a student in the district).
2. Begin Registration Worksheet by writing the student’s name on the top of the sheet (Last, First).
3. Circle the student’s T-shirt size.
4. On the front of the sheet in rows labeled 1, 2 and 3: circle the chosen English, Math, and Science courses. Note: Placement for English, Math and Science classes is based on teacher recommendations, so please talk to your student’s current teachers.
5. For Row 4, please circle the student’s PE course.
6. On the back of the worksheet, the student will circle FIVE classes they want to take the most and number them in order of preference. If a semester class (indicated by a *) is chosen as number #1, make sure #2 is also a semester class. After completing these choices, the student should sign the back of the form.
7. Sign the front and back of the worksheet where indicated.
8. Turn in a completed worksheet to the CHS Counseling Department by December 1, 2023.

HAVE QUESTIONS?  NEED ASSISTANCE?

If you have questions regarding registration or courses, please contact your child’s assigned counselor at the CHS Counseling Department at (618) 346-6320.  Individual extensions and email addresses are listed by their names below:

Ms. Janine Cihak
Counselor A-Da
ext. 1153
jcihak@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Renee Kurtz
Counselor De-H
ext. 1033
rkurtz@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Melissa Biebel
Counselor I-N
ext. 1139
mbiebel@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Karen Olsen (Department Chair)
Counselor O-R
ext. 1132
kolsen@cusd.kahoks.org

Mr. Jason Corey
Counselor S-Z
ext. 1131
jcorey@cusd.kahoks.org

Mr. Robert Lugge
IEP Coordinator
ext. 1150
rlugge@cusd.kahoks.org

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING THE CHS CLASS OF 2028 TO CHS!

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Registering for next year’s classes at this point in the current school year allows time for the high school to project course demand to plan staffing and scheduling for the upcoming school year.

Below you will find information for both current CHS students AND incoming freshmen (current 8th graders) who will attend Collinsville High School beginning Fall 2024.

Information for Current CHS Students

Current freshmen (to be sophomores in 2023-24) will register in the library by English I class on November 17th and 18th.

Current sophomores (to be juniors in 2023-24) will register in the library by English II class on  November 21st and 22nd.

Current juniors (to be seniors in 2023-24) will register in January 2023.

Click HERE for access to the shared Google drive that continues course planning worksheets, instructions, videos regarding electives and the 2023-34 Course Offering Guide with course descriptions.  Materials are in English and Spanish.

Information for 2023-24 incoming freshmen

Current 8th grade students attending Collinsville Middle School AND private/parochial schools who will attend Collinsville High School for the first time in Fall 2023 will register for classes from November 21st through December 2nd.  To assist with course registration and prepare for the transition to high school, several events are scheduled at CHS:

GETTING TO KNOW CHS*

Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:00 pm in the CHS Auditorium:  All incoming high school students and their families are invited to attend Collinsville High School’s Getting to Know CHS.  Parents and students will meet the administration, counselors and teachers to hear about course offerings and the selection of courses.  The informative presentation will be followed by a question and answer session with representatives from each subject area, and a club/activity fair. (For those unable to attend, a recording of the presentation will be posted after the event.)

*Note for Spanish speaking families: The Getting to Know CHS presentation with translators will be shared Monday, November 14, 6:30 pm in the Kreitner Elementary Gymnasium. 

CHS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 19, 2002, 8 am–12 pm. &  1 pm– 3 pm in the CHS Counseling Department:  Families/students who want to meet individually with a CHS Counselor, can attend a special Open House for incoming 9th grade students.  Enter through the Visitors Entrance at the front of the school. Counselors will meet families on a first come, first served basis.

Course Registration for Incoming Freshmen

Each incoming freshman must complete a yellow (9th grade) course registration worksheet and return it to the CHS Counseling Department by December 2, 2022.

To assist with this process, use THIS LINK to access the 2023-24 Course Offering Guide with course descriptions, sample completed worksheets, videos made by CHS departments, a virtual tour of the school, and more.  (This information is also found on the CHS Counseling Department website under the Academics tab on the left side of the screen.)

Additional Requirement for Current 8th Graders attending Private/Parochial Schools:

ALL 8th graders who currently attend a school that is not part of the Collinsville CUSD 10 school district, MUST enroll in the school district prior to registering for courses.  Enrollment can be accomplished 24/7 online, or through an in-person appointment during department hours at the CUSD 10 Student Services office located at 123 W. Clay Street in Collinsville.

For enrollment instructions and requirements, visit our Enrollment/Registration page.

If you have questions about enrolling in the district, email enrollment@cusd.kahoks.org  or contact Student Services at (618) 346-6350 ext. 4237 or 4228, M-F, 8 am – 4 pm.

Please note:  CUSD 10 administrative offices are closed Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day); Friday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Holiday).

Summary of Course Registration Steps for 23-24 Incoming Freshmen

1. Enroll in Collinsville CUSD 10 (If not currently a student in the district).
2. Begin Registration Worksheet by writing the student’s name on the top of the sheet (Last, First).
3. Circle the student’s T-shirt size.
4. On the front of the sheet in rows labeled 1, 2 and 3: circle the chosen English, Math, and Science courses. Note: Placement for English, Math and Science classes is based on teacher recommendations, so please talk to your student’s current teachers.
5. For Row 4, please circle the student’s PE course.
6. On the back of the worksheet, the student will circle FIVE classes they want to take the most and number them in order of preference. If a semester class (indicated by a *) is chosen as number #1, make sure #2 is also a semester class. After completing these choices, the student should sign the back of the form.
7. Sign the front and back of the worksheet where indicated.
8. Turn in a completed worksheet to the CHS Counseling Department by December 2, 2022.

Have Questions?  Need Assistance?

If you have questions regarding registration or courses, please contact your child’s assigned counselor at the CHS Counseling Department at (618) 346-6320.  Individual extensions and email addresses are listed by their names below:

Ms. Janine Cihak
Counselor A-Di
ext. 1153
jcihak@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Renee Kurtz
Counselor Do-H
ext. 1033
rkurtz@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Melissa Biebel
Counselor I-N
ext. 1139
mbiebel@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Karen Olsen (Department Chair)
Counselor O-R
ext. 1132
kolsen@cusd.kahoks.org

Mr. Jason Corey
Counselor S-Z
ext. 1131
jcorey@cusd.kahoks.org

Mr. Robert Lugge
IEP Coordinator
ext. 1150
rlugge@cusd.kahoks.org

We look forward to welcoming the CHS Class of 2027 to CHS!

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Following is information all incoming freshmen and families need to know to transition to high school next year.

“These are exciting times for Collinsville High School and we have much to be proud of in the performance of our school and the success of our students,” said CHS Principal David Snider, “We believe that planning for a successful freshman year is important and we value making informed decisions.”

Save the Date for “Getting to Know CHS” Virtual Event

All incoming parents and students are invited to attend Collinsville High School’s LIVE Virtual “Getting to Know CHS” event: Tuesday, January, 5, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

During this event CHS Counselors will share information about credits, types of classes, available resources and more. Parents and students can post questions in the chat throughout the presentation; counselors will be standing-by to answer them.

Follow these steps to log-in to the “Getting to Know CHS” LIVE virtual event:

1. Use THIS LINK to go to the Counseling Department website.
2. Look for “8th Grade Parent Night” in the menu list on left side of the screen, and click on it. (Second link from the top.) You will see the meeting link OR Click HERE for the Google Meets Link.
3. Once there, click the JOIN NOW green button on the right side of the screen.

Please note, if you were unable to attend the live presentation, here is a recording:

Special Information for 8th Graders Currently Attending a Private/Parochial School:

Students new to Collinsville CUSD 10 MUST be enrolled in the district. Resident families can enroll new students to the district for the 2021-2022 school year ONLINE through Skyward Family Access.

If you do not already have a Skyward Family Access account, you must create one. Use the NSOE Online Enrollment Guide (English) OR (Spanish) for assistance.  This guide has the steps for the entire enrollment process. If your question is not answered within the guide, contact the Student Services Department at enrollment@cusd.kahoks.org

Please note that a valid email address is required.  If you do not have a valid email address, you may obtain a free one through GMAIL, YAHOO, or OUTLOOK.  In addition to filling out the application you must provide required documents for enrollment and also for proof of residency.  You can find all of the requirements on our website’s Enrollment/Registration page.

If you currently have another student attending school in the Collinsville Unit 10 School District, please use your existing Skyward Login to complete the New Student Online Enrollment Application. Use the NSOE Online Enrollment Guide (English) OR (Spanish) for assistance.

Please note:  The entire enrollment process can be done from the comfort of your home, however, if you are having difficulty or you have questions, you can schedule an in-person appointment.  At this time the district is limiting in-person assistance and requires everyone to have an appointment. Click HERE for information on scheduling an appointment. The Administrative Building is located at 123 W. Clay Street.  The District Enrollment Office will be closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st and 18th for holidays.

If you have any questions about enrolling in the district, please contact CUSD 10 Student Services office at(618)346-6350 ext. 4237 or 4228.

For All Students: How to Choose Courses for Your Freshman Year

Each student will use a yellow (9th grade) worksheet to choose their courses.  Click HERE for a sample filled-in 9th grade worksheet.  Click HERE for a blank 9th grade worksheet.

Completed worksheets are due to the CHS Counseling Department by January 14, 2021.

Resources that will be helpful when completing your course worksheet:

2021-22 Course Offering Guide: Lists 2021-22 course offerings with descriptions. Freshman/Sophomore Courses (Spanish)

CHS Department Contact List (English) OR (Spanish): Designated department contacts to answer questions about classes.

Department Videos with Information about Some Elective Courses Offered:

• CHS Business Department Video (Includes Video Production, Keyboarding, Small Business Basics, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Co-op, Exploring Careers, Marketing, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Photoshop, Personal Finance)
• CHS World Language Department Video (Includes Spanish, German, Latin, French)
• Family and Consumer Science Video (Includes Criminal Justice, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Foods & Nutrition, Food Service, Health Occupations)

If you have questions regarding registration or courses, please contact your child’s counselor.  Here is a list of their names with individual extensions and email addresses:

Mr. TaRael Kee, Dept. Co-Chair
Counselor A-C
346-6320 ext. 1135
tkee@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Renee Kurtz
Counselor D-He
346-6320 ext. 1033
rkurtz@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Melissa Biebel
Counselor Hi-Me
346-6320 ext. 1139
mbiebel@cusd.kahoks.org

Ms. Karen Olsen, Dept. Co-Chair
Counselor Mi-R
346-6320 ext. 1132
kolsen@cusd.kahoks.org

Mr. Jason Corey
Counselor S-Z
346-6320 ext. 1131
jcorey@cusd.kahoks.org

Mr. Robert Lugge
IEP Coordinator
346-6320 ext. 1150
rlugge@cusd.kahoks.org

Checklist to Complete the Course Registration Process:

1. If the student is not already attending CUSD 10 schools, enroll in the Collinsville Unit #10 School District.
2. Write the student’s name on the top of the Registration Worksheet (Last, First).
3.  Circle the student’s T-Shirt Size.
4.  On the front in rows labeled 1, 2, and 3, circle the chosen English, Math, and Science Courses. Note:  Placement for English, Math and Science classes will be based on Teacher Recommendations, so please talk to your student’s current teachers.
5. For Row 4, please circle the student’s PE course. Athletic PE is only for students in an IHSA sport and requires a recommendation from the student’s current coach. (see worksheet example)
6. On the back of the worksheet, the student will circle five classes they want to take the most and number them in order of preference. If a semester class (indicated by a *) is chosen as #1, make sure #2 is also a semester class. After completing course selection, the student will sign the back of the form. (see worksheet example)
7. Parent and student should sign the front of the worksheet where indicated.
8. Turn in a completed worksheet to the CHS Counseling Department by January 14, 2021.

Virtual Tour of CHS

Since public health restrictions do not currently allow group tours of the high school as conducted in preceding years, CHS is sharing this previous video to give incoming students an inside look at Collinsville High School.  View the CHS Survival Guide Video.

Become Familiar with Resources Available through the CHS Counseling Department website

We recommend you visit the CHS Counseling Department website and become familiar with its content.  The website has information that will be useful to you and your student at all phases of their high school career.  Including:

• Academic Advisement
• AP Summer Homework
• Appointment Scheduling (Students Only)
• Personal/Social Concerns
• Post High School Planning
• Career Exploration
• Transcript Requests
• Scholarship Information
• Standardized Test Preparation

Collinsville High School welcomes and your child to our school and looks forward to serving you in the future!

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The Collinsville High School Counseling Department provides resources for students including:

• Academic Advisement
• AP Summer Homework
• Make an Appointment (Students Only)
• Personal/Social Concerns
• Post High School Planning
• Request a Transcript
• Scholarship Information
• Standardized Test Preparation
• CHS Registration Info & Course Offering Guide

Parents and students should become very familiar with the resources available through the Counseling Department and their website.  Click here to visit the complete CHS Counseling Department website.

Counselors:

Ms. Janine Cihak
Counselor for students with last names A-Di
Email: jcihak@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone:  618-346-6320 X 1153

Ms. Renee Kurtz
Counselor for students with last names Do-H
Email:  rkurtz@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone:  618-346-6320 x1033

Ms. Melissa Biebel
Counselor for students with last names  I-N
Email: mbiebel@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone:  618-346-6320 X 1139

Ms. Karen Olsen
Department Chair and Counselor for students with last names O-R
Email: kolsen@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone: 618-346-6320 X 1132

Mr. Jason Corey
Counselor for students with last names S-Z
Email:  jcorey@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone:  618-346-6320 X 1131

IEP Coordinator:

Mr. Rob Lugge
Email: rlugge@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone: 618-346-6320 X 1150

School Social Workers:

Mrs. Micki Fedorchak
Email: mfedorch@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone: 618-346-6320 x 1170

Ms. Robyn Paschke
Email: rpaschke@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone:  618-346-6320 ext. 1170

Kahok Academy Instructor:

Success Center Counselor:

Secretary & Registrar:

Mrs. Jan Harmon
Email: jharmon1@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone: 618-346-6320 X 1122
Fax: 618-346-1388

Secretary:

Ms. JoAnna Kelly
Email: jkelly@cusd.kahoks.org
Phone: 618-346-6320 x 1137

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