LRHS Counselors’ Announcements

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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!
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Mark your calendars!
November 2014:
25th Career Day at LRHS
December 2014:
10th–11thFreshman Missouri Connections with counselors
January 2015:
9th College Day at LRHS
20th Sophomore Missouri Connections with counselors
February 2015:
25th Sophomore/Junior/Parent meeting 6:00pm LRHS library
April 2015:
28th All juniors take ACT at LRHS
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ACT Information
ACT Dates
Deadline
Late Fee Required
Photo Deadline (by noon central)
September 13
August 8
August 9-22
September 5
*October 25
September 19 Sept. 20 – Oct. 3
October 17
*December 13
November 7
November 8 – 21
December 5
*February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 January 10 – 16
January 30
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015 March 14 – 27
April 10
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9 - 22
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!
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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 April. We also offer an ACT Prep Workshop through
an outside vendor (ZAPS) before the October and April testes.
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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
U.S. Naval Academy Information Night
Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. Midshipman Rachel Busiek and Commander Eric Atkinson-SC,USNR-R
will speak informally about the U.S. Naval Academy and admittance requirement. Students and parents are
invited to attend.
A U.S. Naval Academy 4 year college scholarship is worth $300,000.
The presentation will be held in the conference room of Morgan Stanley, 1535 E Primrose, Springfield, MO.
For more information contact: Eric Atkinson, 417-885-1630
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).
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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.
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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
Columbia College
ccis.edu/day
Cougar Days-Experience a college class, stay overnight in the dorms, meet faculty
October 10 & 11, 2014
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
Open House
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
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Saturday, October 4
Saturday, November 1
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
tours@mssu.edu
mssu.edu.offices/admissions/campus-tours
Missouri State University STEP Conference 2014
STEP (High School) – Student Transition Education Program
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS
STEP is a one day conference to help HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL students get a better
understanding of the process it takes to gain admission to higher education. STEP also helps students develop
good reading and writing strategies, how to choose a professional career, understand the mechanics of financial
aid and how to fill out the correct forms. The program will be made available in Spanish for the student’s whose
parents are not fluent in English. The conference will run from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm with lunch provided for all
attendees. The conference is free and open to any student.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
JUAN MERAZ
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT—MULTICULTURAL SERVICES MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
CARRINGTON 302
901 SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65897
OFFICE: 417-836-5566
E-MAIL: JUANMERAZ@MISSOURISTATE.EDU
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: visit@truman.edu
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University of Missouri (Mizzou)
Engineering High School Outreach
High School Weekend: October 17-18, 2014
Mother and Daughter Engineering Day: April 2015
LEGO Camp Weekends (2nd-9th grades)
Engineering Summer Camp: July 2015
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,
whitakerdm@missouri.edu
Mizzou Trulaske Leadership Academy
Friday, November 14, 2014
Deadline to apply: October 26th
For more information or to apply, visit: www.trulaskeleadership.com
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.
JOB/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES
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
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College 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
Missouri Univ. of S & T
Columbia College
Drury University
Missouri Southern
College of the Ozarks
OTC
Missouri State University
William Woods University
Fontbonne University
Academy of Hair Design
Univ. of Missouri (MIZZOU)
Southwest Baptist University
Bryan College
DATE
Tuesday, September 9th
Wednesday, September 10TH
Tuesday, September 16th
Wednesday, September 17th
Monday, September 22nd
Tuesday, September 23rd
Monday, September 29th
Tuesday, October 7th
Wednesday, October 8th
Wednesday, October 22nd
Wednesday, October 29th
Thursday, October 30th
Tuesday, November 4th
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Midwest Technical Institute
University of Arkansas
Truman State University
Baker University
Monday, November 10th
Tuesday, November 11th
Wednesday, November 12th
Thursday, November 13th