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Jennings High School’s
College connection January 2015 edition
Dayle Burgdorf, Principal Charmyn Baker, Assistant Principal Eugene Simpson, Dean of Students
The College Connection is a bulletin concerning programming, colleges, important testing information, and general
announcements. Please contact Mrs. Messina, Mr. Handrahan, Ms. Mitchell, or Mrs. Meads with any questions.
ACT PREPARATION
Princeton Review ACT Sessions
Students will have the opportunity to take a full-length practice ACT given under simulated testing con-
ditions. Students will learn about the endurance and skill needed to earn a strong score on the ACT. Stu-
dents will also receive a detailed performance report with personalized tips on how to improve their
score. Please review the schedule below for more details.
(S)- Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters, MO 63376
(W)- Washington University Area Center, 6358 Delmar Suite 400
(M)- Missouri Baptist University- 1 College Park Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141
Patrick Handrahan
314 653-8134
VaNessa Meads
314 653-8110
Christina Messina
314 653-8124
ACT Testing Date Saturday, February 7, 2015
Registration Deadline - Friday, January 9, 2015
Registration Deadline + Late Fee - January 10th– January 16th
Photo Upload Deadline - Friday, April 4th, 2015
***NEXT TEST DATE: March 13, 2015***
Amber Mitchell
314 653-8122
Session Dates Event Location Time Cost
Sunday, January 18, 2015 Practice ACT
Test W, M 1:00-5:00pm FREE
Sunday, January 25, 2015 ACT Scores Back Session
M 2:30-4:00pm FREE
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
ACT Scores Back Session
W 7:00-8:30pm (online)
1:00-5:00pm (W) FREE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Stars and Heroes/ Tutoring: Monday-Friday
After school activities are available for all students interested in dance, theater, art, computer
applications, financial literacy through PNC bank, sports and tutoring. Please see Ms. Halk to
sign up.
Daily Announcements
Please listen to daily announcements during all 3 lunch periods. There is always very important
information and possible changes regarding our school day, senior information and other activ-
ities.
Saturday School
Saturday School will resume on January 10th with classes beginning at 9:00am and ending at
11:00am. Breakfast will be served from 8:45 until 9:00 and a sack lunch will be provided for the
students as they leave at 11:00am. Saturday school is a free tutoring class designed to help stu-
dents excel on the EOC which will be administered in May 2015. Tutoring sessions will be con-
ducted by certified teachers in the academic areas of Communication Arts, Math, and Science.
Saturday school is also mandatory for College Prep students who have a C or below in one or
more classes.
Students who attend all six sessions will have their name placed in a raffle to win a free Net-
book Tablet 7in w/ 8GB and gift cards. The 2015 Saturday schedule is provided below:
2015 Schedule Saturday School Schedule
□ January 24th
□ February 28th
□ March 7th
□ March 28th
□ April 11th
□ April 18th
□ April 25th
PTSO Meetings
PTSO is a nonprofit volunteer organization where parents, teachers, and students work together
as a team to ensure educational excellence for the school and the community. The next PTSO
meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27th in the Commons area. For more information
please contact Ms. Burgdorf.
Volunteer Opportunities
All College Prep students are required to complete 100 hours of community service before
graduating from Jennings Senior High School. In addition, all College Prep parents are ex-
pected to fulfill their 4 hours volunteer commitment. Many opportunities are available for stu-
dents and parents to complete their service commitment. Please see Ms. Baker for more infor-
mation on how you can get involved.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: Senior Sponsor: Vandelle Wingrove, Class of 2015
Acceptance Notices
Please notify guidance of your college/ university acceptances as soon as you receive notice.
Bring a copy of your acceptance letter to Ms. Barnett. We want to recognize your success.
Dr. Avant-Elliott has forwarded a link through your email requesting college acceptances and
scholarship information. Please complete the information as soon as you receive notice. The
link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KRXP2C9
Destination Graduation
Graduation will take place on Friday, May 29th. Seniors please stop by Ms. Messina’s office to
make sure you have fulfilled all graduation requirements. Josten’s Cap & Gown and other grad-
uation materials are now available for purchase online at www.jostens1.com. Cap and gown
costs start at $35. Please note that your balance must be paid in full prior to order pickup.
Please see Ms. Messina for more details.
Senior Calendar
□ Collect information for Financial Aid Applications such as: □ Social Security number
□ Parents’ Social Security number (if you are a dependent student)
□ Federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-E information, for you and your
parents if you are a dependent student. Ask parents to file their tax forms as early as
possible.
□ Parents’ Records of untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income,
veterans non-educational benefits, etc.
□ Information on cash, savings and checking account balances, investments, including
real estate , and business and farm assets
□ Submit your FAFSA to the processor as soon as possible. Complete the form online at faf-
sa.ed.gov.
□ Watch for other important school deadlines.
□ Look for financial assistance workshops in your area.
PACKAGE # 1 Cost: $25
Package includes:
□ Senior T-Shirt
□ Senior Luncheon
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Senior Packages
Senior packets are now available for purchase. Students can either select one of the three
packages listed below or create a custom package. To place an order please see Ms. Crosier
in the main office. Payment plans are available. Please see the information below for more
details.
PACKAGE # 2 Cost: $45
Package includes:
□ Senior T-Shirt
□ Senior Luncheon
□ Class Picture
PACKAGE # 3 Cost: $65
Package includes:
□ Senior T-Shirt
□ Senior Luncheon
□ Class Picture
□ Six Flags field trip
Other Fees to think about…
□ ACT Registration- $38 or $62 for late fee
□ Prom Tickets- $70 each
□ Enrollment Fees
□ Housing Fees
□ Transportation Fees
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NCAA Athletic Eligibility
Division I Guidelines
Before August 1, 2016
□ Graduate high school.
□ Complete 16 high school core courses in four academic years.
□ Earn at least at 2.000 GPA in your high school core courses.
□ Earn the SAT or ACT score that matches your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale.
After August 1, 2016
□ Graduate high school.
□ Complete 16 high school core courses in four academic years. Ten core courses, with at least sev-
en in English, math or science, must be completed before you start your seventh semester.
□ Earn at least at 2.300 GPA in your high school core courses.
□ Earn the SAT or ACT score that matches your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale.
Core Courses
To play sports at a Division I school, you must complete these core courses:
4 years of English
3 years of math (Algebra I or higher)
2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if your high school offers it)
1 additional year of English, math or natural physical science
2 years of social science
4 additional yeas of English, math, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
Division II Guidelines
Before August 1, 2018
□ Graduate high school.
□ Complete 16 high school core courses.
□ Earn at least at 2.000 GPA in your high school core courses.
□ Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68
After August 1, 2018
□ Graduate high school.
□ Complete 16 high school core courses.
□ Earn at least at 2.200 GPA in your core courses.
□ Earn the SAT or ACT score that matches your core-course GPA on the Division II sliding scale.
Core Courses
To play sports at a Division II school, you must complete these core courses:
3 years of English
2 years of math (Algebra I or higher)
2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if the high school offers it)
3 additional year of English, math or natural physical science
2 years of social science
4 additional yeas of English, math, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NAIA Athletic Eligibility
The NAIA Eligibility Center, at playNAIA.org, is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility
of first-time student –athletes. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligi-
bility center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center’s decisions.
Every student interested in playing sport at NAIA colleges for the first time needs to register
online with the NAIA Eligibility Center. This applies to high school seniors and transfers from
both two– and four-year colleges.
Costs
Registration for students from the U.S. and Canada is $70. Transfer students pay $90. This is a one
-time nonrefundable registration fee and includes all services of the NAIA Eligibility Center.
The registration fee will be waived for students who demonstrated need. If you receive a fee
waiver for the ACT or SAT test or qualify for the federal free or reduced –cost lunch program,
contact your high school counselor, who can provide confirmation of your eligibility for a free
waiver to the NAIA Eligibility Center. Transfer students can qualify for a fee waiver based on re-
ceipt of a minimum of $4,500 in Federal Pell Grant funds.
Freshman Eligibility Requirements If you will graduate from a U.S. high school this spring and enroll in college this coming fall, the re-
quirements are simple. An entering freshman must:
□ Be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regular student in good
standing as defined by the enrolling institution and
□ Meet two of the three following requirements. If as an entering freshman you do not meet
at least two of the three standards, you cannot participate in athletics for the first full year
of attendance (2 semesters, 3 quarters, or equivalent).
Must meet two of the three
1. Test Score Requirement– Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT. Tests must
be taken on a state, national or international testing date; scores must be achieved on a single
test. The SAT must be achieved on the Critical Reading and Math sections only. You must pass
the standardized test prior to the term in which you want to participate in athletics. When reg-
istering for the tests, students should indicate the NAIA core “9876” to have their scores sent
directly to the NAIA Eligibility Center.
2. High School GPA Requirement– Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point aver-
age of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The NAIA accepts the grade point average determined by the high
school, provided it is recorded and awarded in the same manner as for every other student at
the school.
3. Class Rank Requirement– Graduate in the top half of your high school class. IF a student’s
class rank does not appear on the transcript, a signed letter from the principal or headmaster,
written on the school’s letterhead and with the school’s official seal, stating the student’s final
class rank position or percent may be submitted.
COLLEGE READINESS:
College Application Deadlines
Benedictine College, KS Application – None
Presidential Scholarship Weekend – Must be accepted and meet
requirements (27 ACT and 3.5 GPA) before January 27th
April 1 – FAFSA deadline
May 1 – Enrollment Fee
Columbia College, MO
Eligibility for top scholarship application, Feb 14th, 2014
FAFSA-Jun 30th, 2014
Admissions Application-Aug 18th, 2014
Cornell College
November 1 – Early Decision (ED) Application Deadline
December 1 – Early Action (EA) Application Deadline
February 1 – Regular Decision (RD) Application Deadline
March 1 – FAFSA Deadline
May 1 – National Decision Deadline
Millikin University
Admission Application – No Deadline (Rolling Admission)
Scholarship Applications:
Presidential Scholarship – Application due Jan. 15th
Long-VanderburgCaterpiller Scholarship – Application due Jan.
31st
John &UlaLeighty Science Scholarship – Application due Jan.
15th
Service Learning Scholarship – Application due Feb. 25th
Click on the link below for more information about the scholar-
ships listed above as well as additional scholarship opportunities.
http://www.millikin.edu/financialaid/toa/scholarshipsgrants/
Pages/default.aspx
FAFSA Priority Filing Date – March 1st
Housing Deposit – May 1st
Park University
April 1, 2014 is the financial aid priority deadline, but applica-
tions will be accepted on a rolling basis after that date.
Admissions applications accepted on a rolling basis until classes
begin.
Housing applications accepted on a rolling basis while space is
available
Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)
November 1 – Recommended application date for students wish-
ing to meet the priority housing deadline of December 15. This
does not guarantee choice of housing.
December 15 – Early admission consideration and scholarship
guarantee deadline
February 15 – Recommended FAFSA completion date for stu-
dents wishing to meet the March 1 priority processing deadline
March 1 – Final deadline for merit, student involvement and en-
dowed scholarships
June 1 – Fall 2011 application deadline for students required to
live in on-campus housing. Applications will continue to be ac-
cepted past June 1 for commuter students.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Admission Application Deadlines
Fall
Priority Application Deadline-December 1
Final Application Deadline-May 1
Spring
Priority Application Deadline-November 1
Final Application Deadline-December 1
Summer
Priority Application Deadline-December 1
Final Application Deadline-May 1
SIUC Priority Application Deadline for Financial Aid
March 1
SIUC Scholarship Timeline
Scholarship awarding begins in October of the year prior to entry
and continues until funds are exhausted.
SIUC Housing Timeline
University Housing contracts are available beginning December
1 for the next fall semester. Contracting continues until the se-
mester starts. First come, first serve.
St. Louis Community College
March 31 – Board of Trustees Academic, Activity and Athletic
Scholarships application deadline
April 30 – all financial aid paperwork must be complete to guar-
antee disbursement of funds by first day of summer semester
June 30 – all financial aid paperwork must be complete to guar-
antee disbursement of funds by first day of fall semester
November 30 – all financial aid paperwork must be complete to
guarantee disbursement of funds by first day of spring semester
University of Missouri at Columbia (MIZZOU)
December 1—General/Departmental Scholarships, Mizzou
Scholars Award application
December 1—Spring Transfer Deadline
January 14—George C. Brooks Scholarship
February 1—Transfer Scholarship Deadline
March 1—FAFSA priority deadline for Mizzou
March 22—New Student Registration and Orientation (NSRO)
priority deadline
March 29—Residential Life housing contract is available online
for students who have paid their enrollment fee
April 15—Residents Online Access to Rooms (ROAR) is availa-
ble online for students who have paid enrollment fees and filed a
housing contract
May 1—Enrollment fee due (Secure a spot in the freshman class
by paying enrollment fee. Note: required for Summer Welcome)
May 20—HonorsCollegeapplication due
July 1—Fall transfer deadline
For Colleges Accepting the Common Application. http://www.collegedata.com/cs/content/
common_app_colleges.jhtml
Career Readiness
Making A Good First Impression Series
Resumes □ Interviews □ Appearance
Employers will usually take, at most, thirty-five seconds to look at this one-page representation of yourself be-fore deciding whether to keep or discard it. Here are some sample resumes and tips to help you make it past the initial screening.
SAMPLE RESUME
Sample Resume for High School Students
Jane Doe 12 Snelling Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 (651) 555-1111
Education Highland Park Senior High, class of 2008 (3.8 GPA) Experience St. Paul Public Library—University Branch (June 2005-present)
▪ Maintained library database on checked-out materials.
▪ Coordinated volunteer program for Story Time.
▪ Organized card catalog to incorporate new materials.
National Honor Society (2003-present)
Participated in several volunteer activities, including: building a house for Habitat for Humanity (50 hours), collecting food for the St. Paul Food Shelf (80 hours), and organizing the Honor Society Induction Ceremony.
Activities
▪ National Honor Society (2003-present)
▪ French Club (2002-present)
▪ Cross Country (2002-present)
▪ Piano lessons (10 years)
Awards
▪ A Honor Roll, 8 quarters
▪ Outstanding French Student, 2004
Contact Information: should be at the
top of your resume-include name, ad-
dress, phone number, and email. Sepa-
rate it out by centering it and making it
bold.
Education: Include gradua-
tion GPA if it is 3.0 or higher
Formatting Experiences: (2 options)
1. Heading line (include title & dates)
followed by bulleted list-see Work
Experience as example.
2. Heading line (include title & dates)
followed by narrative list-see Vol-
unteer Experience as example.
Wringing About Experiences
Regardless of style, begin each phrase/
sentence/bullet with an action verb. See
the examples to the left: maintained,
coordinated, organized, participated...
Headings: The expected headings
would be: education, experience
(work or volunteer), but the others are
up to you. Use the ones that work
best. Other possibilities: skills, addi-
tional experience, related experience,
leadership experience , related course-
work, work experience, volunteer ex-
perience, etc..
General Formatting: You should have 1 inch margins, major headings (like ‘Education’) on the left, then indent with
additional information below-for example, notice how National Honor Society is lined up below St. Paul Public Library.
Use a traditional font (Times, Arial, etc.) at 12 point font size. It should all fit on one page. Remember, it needs to be
easy to read-keep it simple and organized!
Other things to remember:
Proofread, proofread, proofread!
Check for punctuation and spelling.
Check for format and style consistency.
*** Student Spotlight***
Each month students are selected to be the student of the month. These students are
chosen for their contributions to the school and community and for also being caring,
energetic students who have shown to be a good role model for other students.
*** Spotlight News***
Jennings Students participate in Teen Police Academy
On January 6th several Jennings School District students participated in the Teen Police Academy which
is hosted annually by the St. Louis County Police Department. Encouraged by the district, students will
attend the academy every Tuesday for 12 weeks, and will be exposed to the process involved in crime
investigation, as well as given the chance to assume the roles of the police officer, the prosecutor, and
the grand jury.
Enrollment for the academy this year has tripled over enrollment last year, due in part to recent events
in the community. Police say they hope to improve communication and build positive relationships with
students during the academy.
Congratulations
To
Malik McLemore
Senior of the Month for January
Malik McLemore has been in the Jennings district for 2 years and
is currently ranked 14th in his class. He currently has a 100% at-
tendance rate. Malik currently works part-time and when he is
not studying or working he likes to read and spend time with his
friends and family. Malik has been accepted into Tennessee
State University, St. Louis Community College, and Missouri Val-
ley College. He plans to major in Social Work in hopes of helping
troubled kids and teens find a better life.
*** College Acceptance Recipients***
Adams Jason Ranken Technical College
Amos Tra'Van Jharvon Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
College
Anderson Jer maica K Saint Louis Community College
Baker Naudia Saint Louis Community College
Ballard Aaron Marquis Ranken Technical College
Bankers Rammy Saint Louis Community College
Bell Sherrod Keon Saint Louis Community College
Blackmon Charles Terrance Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
College, Jefferson College
Blakey Terrence Fernard Saint Louis Community College
Blanchard Jazmyne Nicole
Harris Stowe State University, Missouri Valley Col-
lege, Missouri Western State University, Ranken
Technical College
Bogan LeeAnthony Saint Louis Community College
Bowles Sean Eric Saint Louis Community College
Bray Marcus Kristopher Saint Louis Community College
Braziel Daveon Saint Louis Community College
Brown Armon Dontae' Lavorcia Ranken Technical College
Brown Samuel Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Burnett Trevion Ranken Technical College
Cannon Tyreesa
Kentucky State University, Saint Louis Community
College, University of Central Missouri, Jackson
State University
Carter Dashawn Ranken Technical College
Carthen Dervone Nathaniel Ranken Technical College
Caves Cortez Saint Louis Community College
Cole Chris Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Cook Jordan Missouri Western State University
Craig Jason Missouri Western State University, Ranken Tech-
nical College
Cummings Evita Southern University Illinois Edwardsville, Saint
Louis Community College
Davis Ronchia
University of Central Missouri, Langston College,
Southern University Illinois Edwardsville, Lincoln
University, Harris Stowe State University, Missouri
Valley College
Davis Teriyon Ranken Technical College
Dean Dymon Eunique
Brescia University, Rust College, Olivet-Nazarene
University, University of Central Missouri, Iowa
Wesleyan College, Southern University Illinois
Carbondale
Dudley Monae Ro'Laysha
Rust College, Jefferson College, Iowa Wesleyan
College, Missouri Valley College, University of
Central Missouri, St. Louis Community College
*** College Acceptance Recipients***
Dunbar Alexis Kayce Saint Louis Community College
Edwards Jacobi Independence Community College
Elliott Joshua Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Foster Aniesha Saint Louis Community College
Fowler Briaonte Saint Louis Community College
Fowler Ronald Saint Louis Community College
Furlow Courtney Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Gathing Orlandis Jelon Ranken Technical College
Gillespie Darian Harris Stowe State University
Graham Candise
Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri State
University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Mis-
souri State University
Green Anicia Nichelle
Rust College, Central College, Iowa Wesleyan
College, Harris Stowe State University, University
of Central Missouri, Culver Stockton College, Saint
Louis Community College
Harvey Maleke Raaheem Saint Louis Community College
Hawkins Stefhon Maurice Ranken Technical College
Haynes Bryant Saint Louis Community College
Hendrix Jason Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Hickman Trinity Saint Louis Community College
Hogans Darrius Dorray Saint Louis Community College
Jackson Jolantra Saint Louis Community College
Jackson Zacchaeus Martre 'Leroyce Ranken Technical College
Jones Chantel Latrice Saint Louis Community College
Jones Tavion Ranken Technical College
Jones Tyler Saint Louis Community College, Jefferson College
Lenzy Charity Imani Saint Louis Community College
Lewis Toney Core'L Missouri Western State University, Ranken Tech-
nical College
Little Jasmine Saint Louis Community College, Jefferson College
Mairidith Damond Saint Louis Community College
Manahan Albrielle M Kentucky State University
Mason Ochreeda Nicole Saint Louis Community College
Matlock Sydney Sahshay Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Mays Deanna Saint Louis Community College
McElroy Demetrice Saint Louis Community College
McGee Christopher Ranken Technical College
McGhee Marcus John l Ranken Technical College
McGill Charles Robert Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
College
*** College Acceptance Recipients***
McGill Chyna Cientay Saint Louis Community College
McLemore Malik Antwaun Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
College, Jefferson College
Mitchell Allison Saint Louis Community College
Moore Danisha Saint Louis Community College
Nelson Cornell Bryant Saint Louis Community College
Nixon Edward Saint Louis Community College
Nolan Mar'shay Jarvi'ss Harris Stowe State University, Vatterott College,
Saint Louis Community College
Nunnally Mikaila Saint Louis Community College
Oliver Jacardion Matrell Ranken Technical College
Owens Jannae' N Saint Louis Community College, Missouri Western
State University, Lincoln University
Patton Jeremy Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Pickett Montrez De'Onte Saint Louis Community College
Pruitt Ashley Latreace Lincoln University
Rice Lashonda Sharron Saint Louis Community College
Rice Stanley E Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
College
Rideout Orlando Saint Louis Community College
Riggins Marquis Saint Louis Community College
Rivers Tre'Vion Saint Louis Community College
Robinson Brasshanae Lashay Saint Louis Community College
Robinson Jamilah Saint Louis Community College
Roddie Demetrius Lajuan Saint Louis Community College
Rogers Margaret Saint Louis Community College
Ross Imani Rashawn Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Samuel Marice Latrice Alabama A & M University
Samuel Mona Patrice Alabama A&M University, Culver Stockton College
Sanders Jamaal Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Scott Stanquicia Triauna nicole Harris Stowe State University, Lincoln University,
Jefferson College, St. Louis Community College
Scruggs Ja'Zhon Aereon Ranken Technical College
Shannon Akiva
Kentucky State University, Lincoln University, Uni-
versity of Missouri St. Louis, Fontbonne University,
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Tuskegee
University, Saint Louis Community College, Jeffer-
son College
Simmons Cameron Alexander Ranken Technical College
Simmons Cieria Saint Louis Community College
Smith Angelic Southeast Missouri State University
Smith Charles Saint Louis Community College
*** College Acceptance Recipients***
Congratulations Students!!!
Smith Scott Christian Ranken Technical College
Smith Toni Nache Saint Louis Community College
Standifer Malik Ranken Technical College
Stuckey Mosezetta Maria Sarah Saint Louis Community College
Sullivan Kyara Kentucky State University, Lincoln University, Rust
College, University of Central Missouri
Taliaferro Jovan John Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
college
Terry Ra'Gine Saint Louis Community College
Thomas Antonisha
Lincoln University, Dillard University, Rust Col-
lege, Southern University Illinois Carbondale, Uni-
versity of Missouri-St. Louis
Thomas James Saint Louis Community College
Thornton Shania
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Metro-
politan Community College, Neosho County Com-
munity College
Turner Tiquanae Trashon Saint Louis Community College
Turner Trenise Saint Louis Community College
Walls Tiara Saint Louis Community College
Watts Jeorvon Saint Louis Community College, Ranken Technical
College
Watts Theodis Saint Louis Community College
Wesley Briana
Kentucky State University, University of Central
Missouri, Northwest Missouri State University,
Western Illinois University, Missouri Western State
University, Saint Louis Community College, Jeffer-
son College
Williams Deven Northwest Missouri State University
Willingham Corey Lincoln University, Missouri Baptist University
Willis Deandre Saint Louis Community College, North Central
Missouri State University
Winfield Jasmine Saint Louis Community College, Jefferson College,
Kansas City Community College
*** Scholarship Opportunities***
Ferguson Forward Emerson Scholarship
The Ferguson Forward scholarship is provided by Emerson to provide debt-free education by
covering direct educational costs (i.e. tuition, fees, books, and tools) that are not covered by
any state or federal grant program. To be eligible for this scholarship students must plan to
enroll at Ranken Technical College.
Prize: Up to full-tuition
Criteria: Open to 12th grade students planning to attend Ranken Technical College
Deadline: TBD
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
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Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship
The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association offers scholarships to college-bound Missouri high school
seniors who intend to pursue a criminal justice career and will be attending a Missouri college
or university.
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: Open to 12th grade students
Deadline: January 31, 2014
Please see Ms. Mitchell or Mrs. Messina for more information
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Law Day Essay Contest
Essay Prompt: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be 50 years old in 2015. Voting has been an
important activity throughout the history of the Unites States, but some groups, such as African
-Americans, women, and Native Americas, were once excluded. Why is voting so important to
this country, and how can we make everyone realize how important it is to vote?
Prizes: $200, $200, and $150
Criteria: Open to all 9-12 grade students
Deadline: January 23, 2015
Please see Dr. Avant-Elliott for more information
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2015 College Bound Scholarship
The Omicron Eta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be awarding schol-
arships to deserving college bound high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to at-
tend a four year college in the 2015 fall semester and possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or bet-
ter on a 4.0 scale.
Prizes: Amount Varies
Criteria: Open to 12th grade students
Deadline: February 27, 2015
Please see Mrs. Messina for more information
*** Scholarship Opportunities***
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation
provides scholarships of up to $24,000/four years to minority high school students showing
leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college
or university of their choice.
Prize: $6,000 renewable for 4 years
Criteria: Open to 12th grade students
Deadline: February 15, 2015
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
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College Jump Start Scholarship
Is an annual, merit-based scholarship open to 10-12 grade students. Students must be able to
express their goals for getting a higher education.
Prizes: $1,000
Criteria: Open to 10-12th grade students
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
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Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
The Buick Achievers Scholarship program strives to help students who puts forth the effort to
over-come obstacles and find success both in and out of the classroom, yet are unable to at-
tend college without financial assistance. Students must plan to enroll full-time at a four-year
college or university in 2015-2016 and plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engi-
neering ,technology, design or business, with an interested in the automotive industry.
Prize: $25,000 renewable for 4 years
Criteria: Open to 12th grade students
Deadline: February 27, 2015 (5:00pm. EST)
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
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University Tutor Monthly Scholarship
This monthly scholarship is open to students aged 16 or older. Students simply need to submit
a 300 word essay responding to that month’s essay prompt. The winner is selected each
month by University Tutor personnel.
January Essay Prompt: Describe an experience that led you to choose your current/intended
college Major.
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: Open to students age 16 and older
Deadline: January 31, 2015
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
*** Scholarship Opportunities***
College Sports Recruiting Scholarship
The College Sports Scholarship program will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student who
best represents a true leader in sports and life. Students should write an essay in 1,000 words
or less about a time they were the leader in an important moment on the field or in their com-
munity. They should describe what they did and what they learned from the experience. The
winner will be selected by the CSS Recruiting Scholarship Committee.
The scholarship can only be applied towards the cost of tuition, books, or room and board.
The scholarship winner will have a check written in their name to their university where the
funds will be applied directly to costs of school.
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: Open to 12th grade Athletes
Deadline: July 1, 2015
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
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Greater North County Chamber of commerce
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce scholarship is intended to recognize grad-
uating seniors who have shown a commitment to building a better community, and have
demonstrated a record of community service in the area. The scholarship may be used for
post-high school continuing education expenses including college or university tuition, room
and board, books, fees, or for expenses associated with a trade or technical school program.
Prize: $1,000
Criteria: Open to 12th graduating seniors residing in North St. Louis County
Deadline: February 20, 2015
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Rockhurst University Scholarships
Rockhurst University is accepting applications for Talent-Based Scholarships for incoming
freshmen students who have been accepted into the university. Interested students should
contact the professor in the area of interest to learn more about the requirements for each
scholarship. Auditions and interviews must be completed by Sunday, February 15, 2015 for
consideration.
Music (vocal performance)
Call Timothy McDonald, Ph.D.: (816) 501- 4077 or [email protected]
Theater (performance)
Susan Proctor, Ph.D.: (816) 501-4040 or [email protected]
Foreign Language (Spanish/French)
Leslie Merced, Ph.D.: (816) 501-4374 or [email protected]
English
Charles Kovich, Ph.D.: (816) 501-4034 [email protected]
Please see Ms. Mitchell for more information
***Spotlight Program***
Urban League Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Urban League’s Youth Services Division operates the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
youth program and, oversees the implementation of the Jobs for America’s Graduates – JAG
(Jobs for Missouri Graduates – JMG) youth program. The program provides career counsel-
ing and employment opportunities to St. Louis youth age s 14 to 17.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Must meet Income Eligibility (Received by Parent/Guardian for the last 6 months)
Check stubs
TANF
SSI
SSA
Unemployment letter
Proof of foster care
Other government Assistance
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Assistance with college tuition and books
Employment assistance
Comprehensive Guidance Counseling
Leadership Development
College tours
Summer employment
Supportive services
Job readiness training
Extended classroom instruction
Saint Louis County Youth Council membership
CONTACT INFORMATION
Missouri Career Center
26 B North Oaks St. Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 679-3500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ulstl.com/youth-services
To schedule an intake appointment, please contact 314.679-3500. Please note that all youth
must be accompanied by a parent at the time of appointment.
*** JSH’s College and Career Center*** Hours of Operation: M-F from 7:45a - 3:10p
Located on the *Guidance Landing*
January Activities
07 Navy Lunch Visit
09 February Act Registration Deadline
09 Mobile Enrollment Compass Prep workshop
12-16 February ACT Late Registration
12-16 FAFSA Class Presentations
14 Navy Lunch Visit
15 Army Lunch Visit
21 Columbia College Lunch Visit
23 Mobile Enrollment Compass Testing (JHS & JETS)
26 Junior Achievement Career Fair
27 JHS ASVAB Assessment
28 JETS ASVAB Assessment
Meet the Staff
Mrs. Christina Messina, 12th Grade Counselor, Ext. 8124
Mrs. Messina is available to assist you with your college search, application process, meeting graduation
requirements, senior events, and managing your academic, career, and personal /social development. Her
office is located in room C203.
Ms. Amber Mitchell, College Counselor, Ext. 8122
Ms. Mitchell is available to assist students with planning, monitoring and managing their academic, career,
and personal/social and development. Appointments can be made through Ms. Fowler. Her office is located
in room C202.
Ms. Bobbie Barnett, College Adviser, Ext. 8116
Ms. Barnett is looking forward to assisting you with your college search, financial aid questions, Act ques-
tions and other information. Appointments can be made through Ms. Fowler. Her office is located in the Col-
lege and Career Center in room C204.
Ms. Jasmine Blanchard, Educational Talent Search Representative, Ext. 8123
Ms. Blanchard is available to assist your with your college search, application process, essay writing, ACT
questions and prep, etc. Appointments can be made through Ms. Fowler. Her office is located in the College
and Career Center in room C204.
***Please check the calendar on the College and Career Readiness website for
updated information.
Important
Dates