Two students from Glenbrook South have earned perfect ACT scores-Thomas B. Brown and Michael Galperin.

The ACT is required by all the state schools in Illinois and accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Juniors are advised to take the ACT in February, April or June. ACT scores range from 1-36.  

Students at Glenbrook South learned first hand the dangers of drinking while driving and texting while driving during a visit from the Cook County Sheriff's

A student learns about the dangers of texting and driving from a Cook County officer.

Department on Thursday, October 20.

Officers met with students currently enrolled in Driver's Education and spoke with them about how alcohol can seriously impair one's ability to make smart decisions or operate a vehicle. Texting while driving can be equally as dangerous and often puts the driver and others at risk.

Students were then asked to get behind the wheel of a golf cart while wearing special goggles that simulated being intoxicated. A Cook County officer acted as their passenger.

Many struggled to navigate through the course, which was
staged in the field house of the school. Students drove similarly when given a cell phone to text on, often driving over cones and swerving in and out of the course.

Driver's Education Department Assistant and Teacher John Skorupa said each semester students take part in the presentation, which allows them to experience how quickly they can lose their focus and control when intoxicated or texting while driving.

"The kids always have a really positive response to the program," he said. "Through a hands on application they can experience in a safe and controlled environment just how dangerous drinking and texting while driving can be."

College Applications - Students must submit requests for recommendations, using the College Application Record (the blue form), to the College & Career Center or submit their online recommendation requests by Friday, December 2, to ensure that their recommendations (with a January 1 deadline) are sent to colleges before school closes for winter break.  This will allow processing the large number of requests in a timely fashion.  Be aware of college application deadlines and allow at least 10 school days for GBS to process your paperwork.  If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

Teacher/Counselor Recommendations - Students requesting letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors need to give a minimum of two weeks notice to allow sufficient time for well-written letters.  Because school closes after December 16, for winter break, recommendation forms and online requests with January 1 deadlines must be given to the teacher by December 2.

Income Tax Forms & Financial Aid - Parents of seniors applying for financial aid should prepare their income tax forms early to facilitate completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1, 2012, and any other financial aid forms requested by the college.  The FAFSA is now requesting that applications be completed online at  www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Most colleges will accept estimated tax information on the financial forms and will verify later.  Financial aid is given out on a first come, first served basis, so be aware of financial aid deadlines and apply early.