WHY READ THE GUIDANCE BULLETIN??

Lots of reasons! You will find information on current employment possibilities, scholarships, college rep visits, post-high school needs, test dates and much, much more. This is a great tool that provides our students with valuable information on a timely basis. While we ask each teacher to post a copy, we will have extras available in the guidance office—Remember… knowledge is POWER!

SENIORS

The deadline to register for the October 26th ACT test is, September 20th

The following colleges/universities are setting up appointments for their fall visits.

Sign up in guidance if you would like to visit with them during AIP hour (This is just a few)

UMSL has an Advanced Credit Program, enroll to save some serious cash on college, obtain a UMSL transcript, enjoy student admission to events at UMSL, get

a head start on your college career. To learn more ACP visit the website at umsl.edu/acp or call 314.516.7005

ACT PREP Workshop—Choose a date to attend: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, Saturday, January 18, 2019 or Saturday, Feb. 29, 2019. Register online at webster.edu/testprep Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. In order to reserve your spot, $50 fee must be received 10 days in advance. The workshop includes explanation of the ACT, overview of the writing portion, lunch will be provided, bring a calculator, pencil and a notebook. 314.246.4216

Preview Days at Webster are for speaking with faculty about your academic interests, chatting with current students, exploring opportunities to get in involved in campus life. When: Saturday, Oct. 5, Friday, Nov. 1, Monday, Dec. 9. RSVP online at webster.edu/previewdays Office of Admissions: 314.246.7800

TESTING DAYS ~ OCTOBER 14-16

14th is Pre-ACT Testing for Freshmen 15th is ASVAB Testing for Sophomores

16th is PSAT Testing for Juniors (some sophomores) Cost $20

MILITARY VISITS Representatives from the various branches of the military visit monthly during all three lunches. They will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Sept. 3—Rockhurst University Sept. 13—Millikin University

Sept. 4—Mizzou Sept. 19—SEMO

Sept. 5—UMKC and The Salon Academy Sept. 20—Avila University

Sept. 9—Lindenwood University Sept. 23—University of Kansas

Sept. 10—Central Methodist Sept. 24—Missouri Baptist University

2—Labor Day

No School

5—Senior

Parent Meeting

at 7:00 p.m.

14—ACT Test

26—SCC

College Fair

6-7:30 p.m.

27—

Homecoming

Parade

28—

Homecoming

St. Charles Community College— Sept. 26—College Center—6-7:30 p.m. Webster University—Oct. 7—Performing Visual Arts Fair 6:30—8:30 p.m.—Grant Gymnasium St. Louis University—Oct. 20—St. Louis National College Fair—1-4 p.m. Simon Rec Center

“This & That” Pay In-State at Wichita State—Save more than $9,200 ~ Check Wichita.edu/shockersavings for specific details. Cam-

pus visits every weekday, Black & Yellow Days Oct. 11 and Oct. 25 for high school juniors and seniors. Shocker Satur-

days Sept. 14, Oct. 19, and Nov. 9. Sign up Wichita.edu/visit

Employment Opportunity—St. Charles City-County Library The McClay Branch has an opportunity for an organized, customer-focused individual to join our team. Starting pay $8.71 per hour. After school hours. For immediate consideration submit a cover letter and resume with completed SCCCL application to any Library Branch or email to HR@stchlibrary.org by Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 Lion’s Choice is hiring—Lionschoice.com/careers Lewis and Clark’s is hiring—Hostess and Busser positions full or part time call 636.947.3334 ask for Dan, Karen or Emi-ly or just stop by.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Horatio Alger Scholarship— Receive up to $25,000 for College with the Horatio Alger Scholarship. Criteria: Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), Be involved in co-curricular and community service ac-tivities, Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, hold a minimum grade point average of 2.0, be a United States citizen. Application deadline: October 25 visit scholars.horatioalger.org to apply. Voice of Democracy Scholarship—Audio Essay Contest for eligible 9, 10, 11 and 12th grade students. This scholarship is a nation-wide contest designed to offer students the opportunity to express their opinion on the Theme “What Makes America Great” Deadline: October 31, 2019. Come to Guidance for an application or visit http://www.vfw.org/youth Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest– Entry will be judged on the originality of concept, presentation and patriotism expressed; content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas; design technique; total impact of work. Deadline: March 31. Come to Guidance for an application or visit www.vfwauxiliary.org

These American Legion Scholarship Awards are available for descendants of veterans:

M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund - The $1000 award is will be paid at the beginning of the student’s first semester at their college of choice. This award is available to an applicant planning a career as a Registered Nurse. Must be a descendent of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army,

Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. Applicant must graduate in the top 40% of his/her class. Counselor’s statement must be attached.

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - Two awards of $1,000 each are given each year. One award is given to a boy who has attended a full session of the American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended a full session of the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program or a full session of the department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. Deadline to receive is April 20.

Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship - Two awards of $750 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of the American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The Ameri-can Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of the American Legion, or a descendant of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried and under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university. Deadline to receive is April 20.

Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - Two $750 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible, individuals must: (1) be a descendant of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge; (2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and (6) sub-mit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject: “In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2015/2016?” Deadline to receive is April 20.

Joseph J. Frank Scholarship - Five awards of $750 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must have attended a full session of the American Legion Boys State or The American Legion Auxil-iary Girls State program. Deadline to receive is April 20

Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship—one award of $750 will be awarded annually. Each High School in the state of Missouri may submit only one application for this award. The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities. Completed application should be mailed no later than April 20.