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bondcounty
Password
highschool
Guidance Phone
(618) 664-1370 x 408
Guidance Fax
(618) 664-5079
Bond County Community High School Guidance Department
Guidance Office Staff
Mr. Steve Dannaman
School Counselor, students L-Z
Director of the Guidance Department
(618) 664-1370 Ext. 407
Mrs. Taryn Markezich
Mrs. Karen Simmonds
Transcripts
Current students may request a transcript by completing this form.
Alumni may request a transcript by completing this form.
To request your Kaskaskia College transcript this must be done through Kaskaskia College's website by visiting here.
Any questions please reach out to Karen Simmonds at (618) 664-1370 ext. 408 or email her at ksimmonds@bccu2.org
Financial Aid Information
SAVE THE DATE: Financial Aid Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Join us in the High School Library for hands-on assistance completing your FAFSA.
Scholarships
The Scholarship Guide is available HERE.
If you have any questions about scholarships, please contact
Mrs. Taryn Markezich at (618) 664-1370 ext. 406 or email tmarkezich@bccu2.org
College Entrance & Academic Tests
A. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
The SAT is a college entrance exam used by many colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. Its purpose is to measure a high school student's readiness for college.
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B. ACT (American College Test)
The ACT is another college entrance exam accepted by most colleges and universities. It measures students’ academic skills in english, math, reading, and science reasoning. In Illinois, students are required to take the ACT during the spring semester of their junior year, and it is a graduation requirement.
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C. Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
AP Exams are offered in a variety of subject areas and allow students to earn college credit or advanced placement based on their scores.
At our school, AP tests are available in AP English, AP Calculus, AP World History, AP U.S. History and AP Biology.
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D. PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
The PSAT/NMSQT serves as both a practice SAT and the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students with top scores may qualify for recognition and scholarships.
African American students may also become eligible for awards through the National Achievement Program.
The PSAT/NMSQT is a multiple-choice test that measures reading, writing, and math skills important for college success. It is recommended for juniors but not required for college admission.
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