Directions Program

Coordinator for Student Services, Directions Program & Title I

Jordan Poll
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Program Secretary
Margaret “Peg” McCarthy
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Phone:  630-790-5800
(press 1 for English or 2 para espanol)

Bullying Hotline: 630-790-5803

Address
301 South Swift Road
Suite 5, Door 5
Addison, IL  60101

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Directions Program Information

 

The Glenbard Directions Program offers a pathway to graduation for dedicated students who are looking to reconnect to school, while acquiring experience in a career or technical education program as part of their high school curriculum.

The Directions Program is designed to provide a smaller, more personalized school setting, credit acceleration, student goal setting, and preparation for career and college goals through the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD). 

Students are recommended for the Directions Program by their Glenbard serving school. After receiving a recommendation, the student and parent will participate in a screening and interview process prior to acceptance into the program.  

Students will be given opportunities for direct group instruction, credit acceleration and coursework through Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) in one of 18 college/career programs. Schedules vary depending on student interest, remaining graduation requirements, and openings in TCD courses. 

Students are expected to:

  • Attend every day and arrive on time
  • Complete all coursework successfully
  • Actively participate in planning for coursework and future goals
  • Conduct themselves in accordance with Glenbard District 87 and TCD behavioral expectations

Transportation:

    • Morning Bus- Home schools to Directions: Buses depart from the home schools at approximately 8:00 AM
    • Afternoon Bus- Directions to Home schools: Buses depart Directions at approximately 2:40 PM
  • Please note that Tuesdays (PLC day), the school day is adjusted to 8:40 a.m. to 1:47 p.m.

Attendance Information:

    • School starts promptly @ 8:40 AM. Directions offers complimentary coffee to students between 8 and 8:35 AM
  • Students who accrue more than 6 all-day absences/truancies over the course of a semester are at risk of removal from the Directions program. 

Bell Schedule: 
Proposed bell schedule for 2024-25

Websites:

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