DHS School Chest Plans Benefit

The following information is provided by Township High School District 113. 

SCHOOL CHEST ANNUAL CHARITY DRIVE UNDERWAY 

Every year, Deerfield High School’s annual student led charity drive, School Chest, unites the Deerfield community in support of a unique philanthropic cause. We ask you to join us in support of this year’s School Chest beneficiary, the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA). 

It is with great honor that we invite you to the 2013 Winter Benefit on December 8 at the Hyatt Deerfield in support of GLASA. The Winter Benefit, beginning at 5 pm, is the biggest fundraiser of School Chest, and is a fun night full of amazing food, live entertainment, and great auction items. It is entirely student run and we would love your support in our efforts. 

Please visit http://dist113.revtrak.net to purchase tickets, or contact scbenefit@gmail.com for further details. We look forward to seeing you there.

COLLEGE BOUND OPPORTUNITIES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

College Bound Opportunities (CBO) is accepting applications from current juniors for its scholarship program for students in Districts 113 and 115. The deadline to apply is January 8, 2014. 

CBO is geared toward students from low-income families who would benefit from the help of a mentor to guide them through the college application process and additionally through college up to the point of graduation. Applicants should be serious students who have a strong drive to succeed in college and strong academic potential. Most importantly, they should be students who are unlikely to attend a four-year college without the help of a mentor to guide them. 

The CBO scholarship program is only eight years old and has grown from its initial class of nine students to include 121 students, 22 alumni and over 130 mentors.  CBO is very proud that 97% of CBO students who entered college have either graduated or are still attending. 

The general guidelines for selection are as follows: 

 --A critical need for a mentor to help guide the student through the college process and through the student’s four years of college. 

--A minimum grade point average of 2.8 (District 113) or 3.8 (District 115). 

--First generation in family to attend college, unless there are extenuating circumstances. 

--A household income of not more than $60,000 for a family of four, barring any extraordinary circumstances. 

For more information about CBO, visit the website at www.CBO4success.org.  Should you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Susan Bell, CBO Executive Director at 847-507-2627/sbell.cbo@gmail.com or inquire at the DHS counseling department. 

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