This Week in Guidance Week of September 9, 2013 Issue #2 Welcome to This Week in Guidance This Week in Guidance is a weekly newsletter provided by the guidance department at the MRH High School. It will include the latest news about colleges, scholarships, ACT, job opportunities, upcoming events and much more. We hope you enjoy reading our newsletter and always appreciate your feedback. Upcoming College Visits Mr. Harcharic has already been busy setting up College Visits. Colleges and universities will be invited to visit our school every Thursday during the first semester of the school year. Exceptions will be made for schools that are coming from out of town. Students will be required to RSVP if interested in meeting with a rep. Sign up sheets will be available in the guidance office. September 18 Barbizon School of Modeling Lunch room visit September 19 Stephens College 1:00PM Midwest Institute September 23 Davidson College 11:00AM September 26 University of Alabama-Huntsville 10:00AM Testing Coming Up PLAN Test September 10, 2013 All 10 th grade students PSAT October 16, 2013 Open to all 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grade students (the cost is $8.00) You will need to sign up in the guidance office. Juniors, even if you took the test last year, Mr. Harcharic encourages you to retake it this year to improve your score and increase your chance at potential scholarship opportunities. The deadline to sign up is September 23 rd.
Opportunities for Students Dual Enrollment College or dual enrollment courses offered and passed from a two- or four-year accredited institution as enrichment classes will be accepted and recorded on the official transcript. You may enroll at several local colleges for courses in lieu of high school courses while attending MRH. In most cases, the student must pay the costs or college credit. It is an excellent way to take upper level courses and receive college credit. It is an alternative to AP courses. In addition, 4 of our AP courses offer college credit through the University of Missouri St. Louis and our Spanish II and III courses are eligible for college credit through Saint Louis University. See the counselor for more information. Generally, to be qualified to have a student participate in Dual Enrollment courses they need to be a 11th or 12th Grade Student, have permission from their home high in writing, complete the enrollment process at the institution of their choice in the area, provide proof of enrollment in college class to home high school, and return Official Transcript from college to MRH High School at conclusion of the semester. For every single class a student takes at a college during a given semester, he/she is able to modify their school day at MRH High School. St. Louis Community College requires you to have a GPA of 2.0 or higher to enroll, and local four-year universities require a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Junior Achievement would like to extend an invitation to high school students to participate in a very unique and rewarding opportunity. Through this in-depth, leadership and entrepreneurship program, students gain real-world business experience by working in teams of 15-20 students to conceptualize, capitalize and manage their own small business. Hosted and advised by top companies across the Metro St. Louis area, students gain insight around larger concepts such as market research, business leadership, financial management and valuable communication skills. If you are interested in developing the skills and knowledge that will set you apart when competing for scholarships, college acceptance and eventually a spot in the global marketplace, the JA COMPANY PROGRAM IS FOR YOU. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.jastl.org. Tulsa University Are you interested in attending The University of Tulsa? Here are some great upcoming opportunities for you to visit the campus and help you learn more about what TU has to offer after your graduation from MRH. Tulsa Time day program campus visit. October 14, 2013 Tulsa Time overnight program with chartered bus trip November 10 11, 2013 From St. Louis (seniors only) February 16 17, 2014 Junior visit day January 20, 2014 For information on any of the about trips or visits, contact Teresa Bont at 314-962-2951 or www.utulsa.edu/admissionblog. Wendy s High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding male & female high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and leadership. Seniors, class of 2014 who have at least a B grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online at WendysHeisman.com The University of Chicago College information session. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:00PM. Ladue Horton Watkins High School, 1201 South Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63124. RSVP online at https://prospects.uchicago.edu/uchicagovisits/ or call 773-702-8650
Washington University in St. Louis invites students and their families to meet with a representative of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Tuesday on September 17, 2013 from 7:00 8:00PM. They will acquaint you with academic programs, life on campus, and how to apply for admission and financial assistance at Washington University. No reservation is needed. Whitaker Auditorium, Whitaker Hall Washington University Near Skinker Blvd & Forest Park Parkway St. Louis, MO 63130 For directions, please call the location at 314-935-6000 Advancing Women in Transportation The WTS Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter is excited to offer an opportunity for female high school students to participate in their Future Females in Transportation Day on October 17, 2013 from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Participant candidates must be a junior or senior female student with an expressed interest in pursuing a college education in engineering, architecture, math or science. A student needs to be nominated by their math or science teacher or their counselor. If this sounds something you would be interested in, see Mrs. Johnson for more information. College Fair Maplewood Richmond Heights High School presents an Annual Fall College Fair on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 9:30 to 11:00AM. College admissions representatives from over 50 colleges and universities will be in attendance. A permission slip needs to be submitted to attend. Stop by the student services office today to get yours. All 11 th & 12 th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend. Permission slips need to be returned by September 20 th. Infinite Scholar College Fair Saturday, September 7, 2013. The Infinite Scholar College Fair is this Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 9:00AM 1:00PM. The fair will be held at the Central for Global Leadership on the campus of St. Louis University. For more information, go to: http://www.infinitescholar.org/ ACT Prep Workshop Webster University is hosting a one day ACT Prep Workshop. The dates available are November 23, 2013, January 18, 2014 and March 22, 2014. The workshop will run from 8:00AM to 2:30PM in Sverdrup Hall, Room 101, 8300 Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63119 Workshop will include:! Diagnostic and intensive reviews of English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science sections.! Explanation of the ACT.! Overview of the Writing portion of the ACT.
The workshop is limited to 75 students and lunch will be provided. The cost is $35.00. Bring a calculator and a notebook. Office of admission 314-246-7800 or admit@websteredu ACT Test Dates 2013-2014 Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline 9/21/2013 8/23/2013 9/06/2013 10/26/2013 9/27/2013 10/11/2013 12/14/2013 11/8/2013 11/22/2013 2/08/2014 1/10/2014 1/24/2014 4/12/2014 3/7/2014 3/21/2014 6/14/2014 5/9/2014 5/23/2014 Why Students Should Take The ACT " The ACT is the only test with College Readiness Standards. " The ACT is based on information students are learning in high school. " The ACT test score is based on the number of correct answers-with no deductions for incorrect answers. " The ACT is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US. " The ACT Writing Test is optional. Job Opportunities Six Flags is hiring for fall positions. Apply today at Six FlagsJobs.com. You can work in admissions, food service, games, merchandise, rides, and park services. McAlister s Deli is now hiring for their new Maplewood location. Front of the house and back of the house positions are available. Apply in person: 3200 Laclede Sta. Rd. or online at www.mcalistersdeli.com The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow Make $8.00 per hour. Friday, September 20th from 4:30 9:30 and Saturday, September 21 st from 10:30 5:30. They are seeking staff to work as cashiers in the food concessions stands, seeking individuals to help with funnel cakes and corn dogs, and staff for lemonade stands (must be at least 15 years of age). If interested contact Carolyn.noel@att.net or Rosalind.brown43@yahoo.com.
The No Child Left Behind Federal Law allows high schools to release mailing information to the Armed Services for recruitment purposes. If you do not want your child s name and address released to the Armed Services, please contact Patti Johnson in the guidance office at 314-446-3805 by Friday, September 27, 2013. Lists will be released to the Armed Forces in mid October. MRH GIRLS SOCCER CAR WASH TIME: 1:00 4:00 PM PLACE: SHELL GAS STATION ON MANCHESTER DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 PRICE: DONATIONS ONLY REASON: RAISE MONEY FOR GIRLS INDOOR SOCCER TEAM