SSC Academic
Announcements & Newsletter
OHS SSC November-December 2018
Academic Newsletter
This Newsletter Hosted by Owosso High School Student Services Center
Contains Current Academic Information from Counselors & Social Workers
Below is a link to the visually interactive PDF, however, this newsletter is also available in plain text below as well as on the www.ReachHigherOHS.org/Announcements page. This is done in an effort to be all-inclusive and in accordance with Americans with Disability Act supporting our goals for ADA compliance.
UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENTS AS OF 12/4/2018:
*Seniors & Parents! College Adviser, Ms. Cydnee Weirauch is adding ANOTHER Exciting Incentive for the parents who Finish FAFSA by March 1st. Eligible parents will now be entered to win a free dinner at the Wrought Iron Grill in addition a free dinner at Lula’s Louisiana Cookhouse! Seniors who complete their FAFSA will be eligible for the Chromebook drawings! Questions? Need help? Reach out to Ms. Cydnee by email (weirauch@owosso.k12.mi.us) or you call her at (989) 729-5501.
*10th Graders & Parents: Save-the-Date, January 24, 2019 for Annual Shiawassee Early College Program Presentation Night, 6:00 p.m. in the OHS Media Center. The SRESD’s early college coordinator will present the FREE early college program to 10th grade parents and students. We invite you to attend and learn how to jumpstart your future and earn an Associate’s degree or technical certificate – FREE – while in high school.
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PLAIN TEXT VERSION*
November-December 2018 OHS SSC Newsletter
This is the current newsletter for the Owosso High School (OHS) Student Services Center (SSC). The SSC consists of the current academic counselors and the county social workers.
DECEMBER 5th DUAL ENROLLMENT PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT--Interested in FREE college credits and jumpstarting your future? Baker College Parent & Student Information Night is December 5, 6:30-7:30 pm at Baker Welcome Center. The event is for parents and students in 9-11 grade who will learn about career technical education and dual enrollment FREE programming at Baker College next school year: Auto, Diesel, Welding, Health Science, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, and Dual Enrollment. Don’t miss out in learning about your FREE future career education - see you on December 5th!
DECEMBER 6th & ONGOING COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION—College admission rep visits have slowed down until spring, however, Northwood University’s college admissions rep is scheduled to present on Thursday, December 6 in the OHS Career Center. The signup sheet is available now in the SSC. Military recruiters and skilled trade program reps will continue to come year-round as lunch guests—Douglas J Aveda Salon reps will be at OHS on December 7. And the Campus Life webpage four opportunities posted for December 11-Detroit Lions Student Business Fair; January 26-Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal College Days; February 9-Aquinas College’s Athletic AQ Day; March 1-Aquinas College’s Fine Arts AQ Day. Campus Life Links: www.ReachHigherOHS.org/CampusLife.
DECEMBER 12th PSAT/NMSQT SCORES--10th and 11th graders signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT test last October. Test scores will be available online through CollegeBoard are between December 10-12 with Michigan earmarked for the 12th (see map). If you provided your email address on the answer sheet, you’ll receive an email letting you know when the scores are ready, with a link. More information can be found at www.ReachHigherOHS.com/Testing where you’ll find links to the score login page, a video about understanding your scores, as well as the official student guide with information about who can see your scores and more.
DECEMBER 13th JOB SHADOW OPPORTUNITY—The Memorial Healthcare’s job shadow program offers you the opportunity to explore careers that include nursing, physical therapy, computers, pharmacy, radiology, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, laboratory, and social work. Dates for this year round opportunity are December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, plus summer 2019. Access the orientation and application packet by going to www.ReachHigherOHS.org/Skilled.
DECEMBER 13th MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE LUNCH POP UP—Just like last year MCC will come to OHS with a flurry of presentations, swag, activities, and treats for 9th-12th graders during lunch time.
DECEMBER 14th & SCHOLARSHIPS YEAR ROUND—Although November officially kicks off scholarship season for seniors, and typically the majority of scholarships are for seniors, there are scholarships for all grade levels year-round. Please visit our www.ReachHigherOHS.org/Scholarships webpage which hosts a wealth of information on the ins-and-outs of applying to scholarships. There are links to state resources for students who’ve been on Medicaid - TIP, lived in foster care, have a military veteran family member, special education, ethnic minority opportunities, and dozens of national, state, regional and local scholarships listed in deadline order in the scholarship database. The next scholarship deadline is December 14 for the CG Trader Scholarship Essay Contest, “The Future of Technology in Education”, valued at $500-$3,000. And just 10 more Fridays to the Shiawassee Community Foundation. Students who are feeling unsure about qualifying, need a computer, internet access, or printing support, please contact your counselor or Mrs. Pilon for support.
SENIORS -PARENTS MARCH 1st FAFSA INCENTIVES--Have you and your senior completed their FAFSA application for free federal financial aid towards college? Parents or legal guardians helping their students file will be eligible to win a free dinner to Lula’s Louisiana Cookhouse! Seniors who complete the application will be eligible to win one of two Chromebooks! If you have questions or need help with your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, - also called FAFSA - please reach out to OHS’ college adviser, Ms. Cydnee Weirauch, by email weirauch@owosso.k12.mi.us or you may call her at (989) 729-5501.
ACADEMIC DATES TO REMEMBER:
*Seniors & Parents! College Adviser, Ms. Cydnee Weirauch is adding ANOTHER Exciting Incentive for the parents who Finish FAFSA by March 1st. Eligible parents will now be entered to win a free dinner at the Wrought Iron Grill in addition a free dinner at Lula’s Louisiana Cookhouse! Seniors who complete their FAFSA will be eligible for the Chromebook drawings! Questions? Need help? Reach out to Ms. Cydnee by email (weirauch@owosso.k12.mi.us) or you call her at (989) 729-5501.
*10th Graders & Parents: Save-the-Date, January 24, 2019 for Annual Shiawassee Early College Program Presentation Night, 6:00 p.m. in the OHS Media Center. The SRESD’s early college coordinator will present the FREE early college program to 10th grade parents and students. We invite you to attend and learn how to jumpstart your future and earn an Associate’s degree or technical certificate – FREE – while in high school.
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PLAIN TEXT VERSION*
November-December 2018 OHS SSC Newsletter
This is the current newsletter for the Owosso High School (OHS) Student Services Center (SSC). The SSC consists of the current academic counselors and the county social workers.
DECEMBER 5th DUAL ENROLLMENT PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT--Interested in FREE college credits and jumpstarting your future? Baker College Parent & Student Information Night is December 5, 6:30-7:30 pm at Baker Welcome Center. The event is for parents and students in 9-11 grade who will learn about career technical education and dual enrollment FREE programming at Baker College next school year: Auto, Diesel, Welding, Health Science, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, and Dual Enrollment. Don’t miss out in learning about your FREE future career education - see you on December 5th!
DECEMBER 6th & ONGOING COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION—College admission rep visits have slowed down until spring, however, Northwood University’s college admissions rep is scheduled to present on Thursday, December 6 in the OHS Career Center. The signup sheet is available now in the SSC. Military recruiters and skilled trade program reps will continue to come year-round as lunch guests—Douglas J Aveda Salon reps will be at OHS on December 7. And the Campus Life webpage four opportunities posted for December 11-Detroit Lions Student Business Fair; January 26-Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal College Days; February 9-Aquinas College’s Athletic AQ Day; March 1-Aquinas College’s Fine Arts AQ Day. Campus Life Links: www.ReachHigherOHS.org/CampusLife.
DECEMBER 12th PSAT/NMSQT SCORES--10th and 11th graders signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT test last October. Test scores will be available online through CollegeBoard are between December 10-12 with Michigan earmarked for the 12th (see map). If you provided your email address on the answer sheet, you’ll receive an email letting you know when the scores are ready, with a link. More information can be found at www.ReachHigherOHS.com/Testing where you’ll find links to the score login page, a video about understanding your scores, as well as the official student guide with information about who can see your scores and more.
DECEMBER 13th JOB SHADOW OPPORTUNITY—The Memorial Healthcare’s job shadow program offers you the opportunity to explore careers that include nursing, physical therapy, computers, pharmacy, radiology, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, laboratory, and social work. Dates for this year round opportunity are December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, plus summer 2019. Access the orientation and application packet by going to www.ReachHigherOHS.org/Skilled.
DECEMBER 13th MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE LUNCH POP UP—Just like last year MCC will come to OHS with a flurry of presentations, swag, activities, and treats for 9th-12th graders during lunch time.
DECEMBER 14th & SCHOLARSHIPS YEAR ROUND—Although November officially kicks off scholarship season for seniors, and typically the majority of scholarships are for seniors, there are scholarships for all grade levels year-round. Please visit our www.ReachHigherOHS.org/Scholarships webpage which hosts a wealth of information on the ins-and-outs of applying to scholarships. There are links to state resources for students who’ve been on Medicaid - TIP, lived in foster care, have a military veteran family member, special education, ethnic minority opportunities, and dozens of national, state, regional and local scholarships listed in deadline order in the scholarship database. The next scholarship deadline is December 14 for the CG Trader Scholarship Essay Contest, “The Future of Technology in Education”, valued at $500-$3,000. And just 10 more Fridays to the Shiawassee Community Foundation. Students who are feeling unsure about qualifying, need a computer, internet access, or printing support, please contact your counselor or Mrs. Pilon for support.
SENIORS -PARENTS MARCH 1st FAFSA INCENTIVES--Have you and your senior completed their FAFSA application for free federal financial aid towards college? Parents or legal guardians helping their students file will be eligible to win a free dinner to Lula’s Louisiana Cookhouse! Seniors who complete the application will be eligible to win one of two Chromebooks! If you have questions or need help with your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, - also called FAFSA - please reach out to OHS’ college adviser, Ms. Cydnee Weirauch, by email weirauch@owosso.k12.mi.us or you may call her at (989) 729-5501.
ACADEMIC DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Dec 1 - Seniors Pre-Order 7th Semester Transcript
- Dec 5 - Baker College-SRESD Parent Information Night, 6:30-7:30 pm, Baker Welcome Center
- Dec 6 - Northwood University Admission Rep in Career Center
- Dec 11 - Campus Life: Detroit Lions Student Business Fair
- Dec 13 - Memorial Healthcare Job Shadow Opportunity
- Dec 13 - Mott Community College Pop Up Lunch Event
- Dec 21 - Half Day/Semester 1 Ends
- Dec 24-Jan 4 - No School: Winter Break
- Jan 7 - Semester 2 Begins
- Jan 7 - Counselor Visitation with 8th Graders at Owosso Middle School
- Jan 8 - SAVE-THE-DATE: Cook Family Foundation Sponsored Shiawassee County Financial Aid Night, 7:00 pm, Baker Welcome Center
- Jan 9 - SAVE-THE-DATE: OHS SSC/MCAN AdviseMI Sponsored Financial Aid Workshop Night, 6:00-7:30 pm, OHS Media Center, Guest Presenter-Mott CC Director
- Jan 10 - Memorial Healthcare Job Shadow Opportunity
- Jan 11 - ACT Early Bird Registration for Feb 9 Test Date
- Jan 14-18 - Week S1 Report Cards Mailed
- Jan 17 - 8th Grade Parent Night & CTE Programming Showcase, 6:30-7:30 pm, OHS Media Center
- Jan 21-25 - Week S1 Transcripts Released
- Jan 24 - 10th Grade Shiawassee Early College Program Presentation Night, 6:00-7:00 pm, OHS Media Center
- Jan 26 - Campus Life: Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Days
- Early Feb - 2019-2020 Incoming 9th Registration at OMS
- Feb 7 - Mrs. Comrie Visits OMS 8th Graders
- Feb 8 - SAT Early Bird Reg for Mar 9 Test Date
- Feb 9 - Campus Life: Aquinas Athletic AQ Day
- Mid Feb - 2019-2020 Incoming 9th Grade Registration at Private Schools'
- Feb 14 - Memorial Healthcare Job Shadow Opportunity
- Mar 21 - 8th Grade Students Tour OHS