Introduction
At Champaign Unit 4 Schools, we believe college, career, and life readiness is core to our mission. That is why we are excited to launch Unit 4's new college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks. Research shows that students who have the support of engaged families and staff members, like yourself, are more likely to demonstrate qualities that include:
Improved academic performance
Enrollment in more rigorous courses
Better attendance rates
Lower numbers of disciplinary infractions
Increased enrollment in a community/technical college or a 4-year university
What Is SchooLinks?
SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform with over 80 features to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks in Unit 4 is accessible in 6th-12th grades by students and their parents.
SchooLinks features are incredibly user-friendly and were designed to streamline the college and career readiness workflow for counselors and staff.
With SchooLinks,
Parents and Guardians can:
View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments to learn more about their interests and what careers might be right for them.
Check your personalized dashboard for upcoming events as well as important reminders and to-dos for your student.
Complete your own research on colleges, careers, and more to help you have informed conversations with your student.
Compare college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses
Click Here for instructions on how to log in.
Students can:
Take swipeable surveys and quizzes to learn more about your interests and what careers might be right for you
Research careers and watch mentor videos to help you navigate the college and career planning process
Explore college profiles to learn information about campus life, the student body, and more
Learn about financial literacy and how decisions you make can financially impact you after you graduate
Find internships, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships offered in your area.
Students log in to SchooLinks via Google.
Staff can:
Centralize all student info in one place (course plans, resumes, transcripts, scores, etc.)
Create targeted events and invite students who showed interest in particular information sessions, college rep visits, and job fairs
Post internships and scholarships local to the area
Review students’ specific Personalized Plan.
Staff log in to SchooLinks via Google.
We understand that success starts with a plan and SchooLinks will serve as a vehicle to help put our students' plans into action! The SchooLinks platform is a one-stop shop that offers everything scholars need to prepare for life during and beyond their K-12 schooling experience. This outcome-driven platform houses (and tracks) essential data, adding a layer of real-world application that supercharges student interest. The following list highlights key features found within the SchooLinks platform:
A centralized student database (houses course plans, resumes, transcripts, scores, etc.)
Essential lessons that link together (interest surveys link to potential career paths)
Direct application/access to internships and scholarships
A database that monitors and tracks the college application process
An electronic copy of Unit 4's course catalog and 4-6 year planning templates
Ability to review students' personalized plans at-a-glance (accessible to students, staff, and families)
Single student, staff, family login from various platforms
Interactive lessons/games that engage students and build awareness (i.e. financial literacy)
Access to industry partners and future employers
A one-step communication system that allows teachers, students, and families to fluidly share information
And more...
The SchooLinks platform is precisely what we need to help students get and stay on track. This email is one of many communications you will receive as an essential partner in our students' journey toward college career and life readiness