02-03-2015 LRHS Counselors’ Announcements LRHS Counselors Emily Nagle (A – G) Amy Wood (H – N) Gail Meinert (O – Z) 417-753-4808 Direct Line 417-753-1964 Fax This is a reminder for all males: You are required by law to register for the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. To register log on to the selective service website at www.sss.gov. If you need additional information see the counselor's office or the posters that are posted around the school. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Get information about college admissions, reminders about ACT registration, parent meetings, FAFSA information, links to our scholarship list, college and career information and other helpful sites from the LR Counseling Department. @LRCollege&Career Attention seniors: Don’t forget to bring your college or military acceptance letters to the counselors’ office for a paw print on our senior recognition board! Once you have applied to college remember to stop by the counseling department to send out your transcript! 02-03-2015 ACT Information ACT Dates September 13 *October 25 *December 13 *February 7 April 18 June 13 Deadline Late Fee Required August 8 August 9-22 September 19 Sept. 20 – Oct. 3 November 7 November 8 – 21 January 9 January 10 – 16 March 13 March 14 – 27 May 8 May 9 - 22 Photo Deadline (by noon central) September 5 October 17 December 5 January 30 April 10 June 5 *LRHS will be the testing site for these dates. February is the last ACT score that will be accepted for Senior Honors. New 2012-2013: Some colleges and universities are now requiring that ACT scores for prospective students come directly from the ACT. ACT Test Fees ACT no writing: $36.50 ACT plus writing: $52.50 Late Fee: $22.00 Students on free or reduced lunch can pick up a waiver form in the counselors’ office (Maximum 2 ACT tests). You can take the ACT test a maximum of 12 times! Register at www.actstudent.org When you register You are now required to submit a photo of yourself for identification purposes. The photo will be printed on your ticket and on the score report ACT sends to your high school. Your photo will be valid for two years from the date it is added to your ACT record. You can upload a photo from computer, mobile device, or submit a paper photo. Beginning this year, all grade 11 students in Missouri public schools are required to take the ACT on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. This required exam will be free (ACT Testing fee is $38.00). LRHS will continue to be a testing center for the Saturday ACT exams in October, December, and February. We also offer an ACT Prep Workshop through an outside vendor (ZAPS) before the October and April testes. 02-03-2015 Mark your calendars! February 2015: 25th Sophomore/Junior/Parent meeting 6:00pm LRHS library Be on the lookout for next year’s scheduling packets! April 2015: 28th All juniors take ACT at LRHS A NIGHT TO SHINE……. Are you a Junior or Senior and want to go to prom? DATE: February 7, 2015 WHERE: Evolution Arts and Athletics Corner of Mill Street and Center Street, Rogersville TIME: 11:00 – 2:00 GIRLS: Look at and pick out a prom dress Sign up for hair up-do, make up and nails (Provided by The Academy of Hair Design) BOYS: Get measured for a tuxedo Sign up for hair cuts (Provided by the Academy of Hair Design) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinderellas-Closet Logan-Rogersville prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th 02-03-2015 College Visits and Information College Visit Forms Reminder: You must turn in the top portion of the visit form to the main office at least two days prior to your visit. The bottom portion must be signed by the college admissions office and returned to the high school attendance secretary in order to be excused for the day(s) absent. If the forms are not completed and returned as require, the student’s absence(s) will not be excused as a College Visit Day(s). LR seniors are allowed 2 excused college visits per semester. LR juniors are allowed 1 excused college visit per semester. *Forms are available in the counselors’ office. HOBY-Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership HOBY’s flagship program, the State Leadership Seminar (LS) is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Selected students attend our three- or four-day seminars and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community. The seminar curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for Society. For more information or to register visit: www.hoby.org or call 818-851-3980 02-03-2015 Mercy Healthcare Career Day Attention Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors Prepare for your future! Friday, March 27 Catherine McAuley Conference Center | Mercy Hospital Springfield Explore and understand the many disciplines within the Health Care Industry. Students will have an opportunity to speak with health care professionals in a hospital setting to see how different careers work with one another. What the career is all about The demands of the career What classes to take while still in high school Where you can get training or education Attend the interactive booths/displays from a variety of departments to experience a comprehensive overview of healthcare possibilities. It will take approximately 2 hours to tour and visit the department displays. Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy Sponsored by The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. in cooperation with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Deadline: February 15, 2015 Qualifications: Must be 16-18 years of age No condition of race, creed, color or sex is a prerequisite for selection. Former Cadet Patrol graduates are NOT eligible. Must have a © average or higher (2.0+GPA) Must furnish own transportation to and from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy. Must be of good moral character and come well recommended Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and able to participate in a rigorous physical program. Copy of Valid Missouri driver’s license must be attached to application Application must be endorsed by an American Legion Post in your area to be considered Central Methodist University 2014 Event Dates Wednesday, November 12 – Fine Arts Recruiting Day Thursday, November 13 – Spirit Squad Recruiting Day Monday, November 17 – Color Guard Recruiting Day Tuesday, November 18 – United Methodist Recruiting Day Thursday, November 20 – Eagle Select Scholarship competition Saturday, November 22 – Volleyball Recruiting Day Tuesday, December 2 – Theatre Audition Workshop Friday, December 5 – Men’s Soccer Recruiting Day Saturday, December 6 – Women’s Soccer Recruiting Day *For more details or to register to attend: (877) 268-1854 www.centralmethodist.edu/admissions/eventregistration.php 02-03-2015 Columbia College ccis.edu/day Scholarship Days- Compete for full tuition scholarships and endowed funds, meet faculty and current students. Day 1-November 1, 2014 Day 2-December 6, 2014 Day 3-January 31, 2015 Preview Day-An opportunity to meet faculty and learn about programs of interest to you, tour campus, learn about financial aid and campus activities. March 7, 3015 Departmental Showcase-Participate in class with current students, tour campus and attend a Q&A session with professors. April 17, 2015 Missouri S & T Visit.mst.edu 2014 Miner Days Friday, September 26 Friday, October 10 Monday, October 13 Thursday, October 16 Friday, October 24 Friday, November 7 Monday, November 10 2015 Miner Days Friday, February 6 Monday, March 9 Monday, March 16 Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 Monday, April 13 Friday, April 24 Open House Saturday, October 4 Saturday, November 1 Open House Monday, February 16 Friday, April 3 Transfer Days Friday, October 10 Transfer Days Tuesday, March 10 Missouri Southern Discovery Day Honors – October 17th Teacher Education – October 24th Health Professions – November 7th Future Lions – November 21st Fine Arts – January 30th Business – February 20th For more information: 417-625-9364 [email protected] mssu.edu.offices/admissions/campus-tours 02-03-2015 University of Missouri (Mizzou) University of Missouri (Mizzou) Chemistry Immersion Program The Chemistry Immersion Program (CHIP) for students is a low-cost, room and board included, one-week experience for rising seniors in high school and incoming college freshmen. The goal of the program is to refresh and enhance students’ knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry, as well as increase the students’ comfort level in the collegiate chemistry and biochemistry laboratory. The registration fee for a CHIP student is $150. Students will review core concepts in general chemistry and biochemistry, such as stoichiometry, thermochemistry, dilutions, and PCR Complete four two-hour chemistry labs and four two-hour biochemistry labs Gain valuable experience with laboratory technology and improve lab skills Be prepared for collegiate chemistry and/or biochemistry course content and technology Experience life on a college campus Meet with undergraduate researchers to discuss undergraduate research opportunities at MU Attend evening seminars and hear from professionals in careers related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics This year’s program for students will be held July 19th – 24th. If you are interested in registering for CHIP 2015 visit http://chip.missouri.edu/ Requirements Students who graduate Spring 2015 or Students who will be high school seniors in Fall 2015 High school Chemistry grade: B or better GPA: 3.0+ Travel and registration costs going to be an issue? No worries! Apply for our scholarship! Limited need based travel scholarships are available. CHIP is funded through grants from the National Science Foundation. 02-03-2015 (Mizzou continued) Engineering High School Outreach High School Weekend- April 18, 2015 Hosted by the Mizzou Engineering Student Council, High School Weekend gives high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a taste of various engineering disciplines and a flavor of campus life. Groups will meet with faculty and current engineering students, work in groups on design challenges and dine in the MU residence and dining halls. Mother & Daughter Engineering Day-May 2, 2015 Mother & Daughter Engineering Day demonstrates the fun and excitement of engineering and computer technology to middle school-age young women and their mothers through hands-on activities. Led by the college’s student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and women faculty members, participants will share lunch with current female students, hear special alumni speakers and guests, and finish the day with activities at the Mizzou Rec Center and a field trip to the campus bookstore. Lunch is provided. LEGO Camp Weekends (2nd-9th grades) LEGO Robotics Camps are designed to foster an understanding of the engineering design process through individual and small team challenges to build and program robots using LEGOs and LEGO NTX software. Activities are both educational and fun, and camps feature a low staff to camper ratio ensuring individualized attention. Engineering Summer Camp-July 12-17, 2015 & July 19-24, 2015 Mizzou Engineering’s Summer Camps demonstrate the variety of things that engineers do and the tools of their trades to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Mornings are dedicated to learning about MU’s engineering disciplines from leaders in their fields. Afternoons offer practical experience in labs and through industry visits, and evenings are spent testing student skills in friendly competitions. Besides trying their hands at solving engineering challenges, campers will experience life as college students and will have the opportunity to make new friends and have fun along the way. Diversity scholarships are available for Summer Camps. For more information or registration on upcoming events visit: engineering.missouri.edu/k-12 or contact Darius Whitaker, Recruitment and Diversity Coordinator at (573) 884-3403, [email protected] MU School Of Music Mizzou Music Days Friday, December 5, 2014 Monday, February 16, 2015 Saturday, March 7, 2015 For more information visit music.missouri.edu 02-03-2015 (Mizzou continued) Mizzou School of Medicine - Mini Med The University of Missouri - School of Medicine offers an exciting and informative summer experience for high school students interested in a career in medicine. MU’s High School Mini Medical School is a one-week program that gives students a preview of life as an MU medical student. The program includes: Hands-on experience in anatomy, microbiology, and clinical skills Introduction to MU’s innovative patient-based learning (PBL) curriculum Seminars on college and medical school entrance and medical school life In addition, students will attend special sessions with clinical and research specialists and have meaningful interactions with current medical students, faculty and staff of the School of Medicine. Mini Med School is intended for students who will begin their senior year in the fall of 2015. Selection criteria have been modified, and while ACT scores and GPAs are considered, the selection committee is very interested in the following: Student response to essay question Academic effort and success Involvement in extracurricular activities (school and community) High school science teacher recommendation Interested high school juniors can find more application information at http://medicine.missouri.edu/admissions/minimed.html. Applications will be available after the first of the year on that website and should be submitted electronically. The application deadline is March 1, 2015. National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF)-Medicine Have the choice of attending one of 10 locations across the country, where you will have the opportunity to: Explore professions in the expanding field of health care. Visit a medical school to hear from current students and faculty about their experience. Gain firsthand insight into medicine through participating in a triage simulation. For more information please see your counselor. Ozark Honors Music Festival Southwest Baptist University will be hosting an Honor String Orchestra, Honor Band and Honor Choir musical experience February 13th & 14th. Open to students grades 9 thru 12. Cost is $50 and includes meals, lodging, registration fee and t-shirt. For more information visit www.SBUniv.edu/music 02-03-2015 Truman State University Showcase Events September 27, 2014 November 8, 2014 January 24, 2015 March 21, 2015 April 25, 2015 To schedule a visit: Online: Truman.edu/visit Phone: 660-785-4135 or 1-800-892-7792 Email: [email protected] Washington University in St. Louis Summer Experiences Noncredit high school institutes provide students with an avenue to explore a specialized interest during the summer. Institutes combine traditional class and lab curriculum with organized field trips, guest lectures and hands-on activities in order for students to gain valuable academic and career experience. Residential only. High School Summer InstitutesPre-Medical Environmental Studies and Sustainability Ancient Discovery (Research or Clinical) $3585 $3585 $5185 June 28-July 10, 2015 June 29-July 10, 2015 June 7-26, 2015 July 12-31, 2015 Pre-Engineering $5185 June 7-26, 2015 Global Leaders $3585 June 28-July 10, 2015 Young Leaders $2085 August 2-8, 2015 Writing (Creative, Academic or Communications) $3585 June 29-July 10, 2015 Space is limited, so consider applying early! Visit www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu for more information. Partial scholarship assistance is available to students who demonstrate financial need. 02-03-2015 JOB/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES Are you interested in a career as a firefighter? Ozarks Technical Community College High School Program for seniors 17 years of age or older. Fire Science Technology at OTC is designed for the student who would like to prepare for a career in firefighting and provides them with knowledge and basic skills in firefighting and following proper procedures and safety procedures. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the Firefighter I and II State Certification Exams. For more information, please see your counselor or call the OTC high school main office at 417-447-6997. Integrity Hospice and Palliative Care – Teen Volunteer Programs Community Service Hours Volunteering can be a springboard to a career in healthcare and serving others Must be a full time student Be at least 16 years of age with a driver’s license For more information contact Deann Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator at 417-889-9773 BNSF Railway Are you interested in moving forward with a career after high school? If your answer is yes then maybe you should consider a career with BNSF Railway. BNSF is one of the biggest railroads in North America, serving the western two-thirds of the U.S. They’re also one of the oldest, with a history dating back more than 160 years. BNSF employs more than 40,000 skilled, highly trained employees. Come prepared to ask questions and see if you have what it takes to be part of the BNSF team. Representatives will be here on Thursday, February 12th during Wildcat Nation time. Sign up in the counselors’ office by Tuesday, February 10th. 02-03-2015 College & Career Representatives to Visit LRHS The following are the dates scheduled for college representatives to meet with prospective students. All meetings are scheduled during advisory time (11:00 – 11:25am) If you are interested in attending a meeting please sign up in the counselors’ office at least one day before meeting. SCHOOL BNSF Railway Truman State University DATE Thursday, February 12th Thursday, April 2nd
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