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Jennings High School’s

College connection December 2014 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

[email protected]

VaNessa Meads

314 653-8110

[email protected]

Christina Messina

314 653-8124

[email protected]

ACT Testing Date Saturday, December 13, 2014

Registration Deadline - Friday, November 7, 2014

Registration Deadline + Late Fee - November 8th– November 21st

Photo Upload Deadline - Friday, April 4th, 2015

***NEXT TEST DATE: February 7, 2015***

Amber Mitchell

314 653-8122

[email protected]

Session Dates Event Location Time Cost Wednesday, December 3,

2014

Practice ACT Test

Online 7:00-8:30pm FREE

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Practice ACT Test

W, M, S 9:00-1:00pm FREE

Sunday, December 7, 2014 ACT Scores Back Session

Online, W 7:00-8:30pm (online)

1:00-5:00pm (W) FREE

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Practice ACT Test


Sunday, December 14, 2014

ACT Scores Back Session

M 2:30-4:00pm FREE

Monday, December 15, 2014

Best Fit Online Quiz

Online 6:00-7:00pm, 8:00-9:00pm

FREE

Monday, December 17, 2014

ACT Scores Back Session

W 6:30-8:00pm FREE

Sunday December 21, 2014 ACT Scores Back Session


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.

Naviance

This month, sophomores began working with the Career Interest Profiler and the Career Clus-

ter Finder programs. Using the Career Interest Profiler, students completed and online assess-

ment to find their strongest fields of interest. Student then had the opportunity to view matching

careers and career clusters. The Career Cluster Finder helped students to discover possible

career clusters based on activities that interest them, personal qualities the student has, and

subjects the student enjoys in school. For information on how you can use Naviance, please go

to www.jenningsk12.org/naviance.

22 or Higher ACT Club

To promote college readiness Jennings have started the 22 or Higher

ACT Club. While Jennings will host a celebration for all students who

improved their score on the ACT, a special recognition will be given to

students who achieved a composite score of 22 or higher. These stu-

dents will be inducted into the new elite club and will be presented

with a t-shirt that has the club logo on the front and states, “I am Col-

lege Ready” on the back. Students will also have the opportunity to

serve as ACT tutors to help other students obtain a higher score on the

ACT.

First Inductees into the 22 or Higher ACT Club

As pictured: April Lewis, Prince Jones, Monae Dudley, Jordan Barrett-Elder, Kenya Willis,

Anicia Green, Akiva Shannon, Tyreesa Cannon, Lamir Lowe, Rian Logan.

Senior Calendar

□ Finalize your admission application. Make sure all applications/transcripts are sent to col-

leges before the holidays. Keep a copy of all forms you submit.

□ 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

□ 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

□ Register for a PIN at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Your PIN serves as your electronic signature so both

the parent and student will need to obtain a PIN.

□ Research and apply for other financial assistance such as local or private scholarships.

□ Start developing a financial plan for college.

□ Look for financial assistance workshops in your area.

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

Senior Transition Survey

Please fill out the Senior Transition Survey if you have not already done so. The purpose of

the survey is to collect your contact information and to plan activities which align with your

future career interests. To complete online go to www.jenningsk12.org/Warriorconnections

and click and select Senior Transition Survey. If you have any questions, please contact Dr.

Avant-Elliott.

Destination Graduation

Seniors please stop by Ms. Messina’s office to make sure you have fulfilled all graduation re-

quirements. Josten’s Cap & Gown and other graduation materials are now available for pur-

chase 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.

PACKAGE # 1 Cost: $25

Package includes:

□ Senior T-Shit

□ 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 includes:

□ Senior T-Shit

□ Senior Luncheon

□ Class Picture


Package includes:

□ Senior T-Shit

□ 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

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 tips to help you make it past the initial screening.

*** Next Month: Sample Resumes***

FORMATTING YOUR RESUME

Demographics □ Use upper and lower case for name and address

□ Spell out “Street, “Avenue”, “Boulevard”

□ E-mail address is professional Education □ Include most recent education

□ Include classes that you took if it is relevant to the position

□ Spell out high school name completely

□ Include month and year of graduation

□ Include GPA if it is higher than 3.0 Accomplishments □ Are accomplishments specific and relevant?

□ Do not include middle school accomplishments

□ Include dates for Honor Roll Skills □ Include skills that are relevant to the position

□ Include level of competency (proficient, familiar, fluent, etc.)

Experience □ Categorize experience into Relevant Experience

and Additional or Other Experience

□ Most relevant experience should be listed first

□ Include the tile, name, city and state of organiza-tion and dates employed

□ Use Action verbs

□ Avoid redundancy

Activities/Memberships □ Spell out activities and membership names

□ Include activities that demonstrated leadership, sociability, and/or interests

□ Do not reference any type of group or organiza-tion which could “type” you or give you a reputa-tion

Format □ Margins should be at least ½ inch on all sides

□ Use appropriate font (Ariel, Times new Roman, Bookman Old Style, etc.)

□ Use 10-12 point font

□ Spacing should be equal and balanced

□ The format should be the same throughout docu-ment. For example, if the date is listed first, all dates should be listed first

□ Fonts are the same-bold, italics, etc. are use in a consistent manner

□ Make sure there are no spelling or grammar er-rors

□ Writing should be sensible, organized, and simple

□ Do not use slang or reference “youth” type of ac-tivities like “chillin with friends”

□ Use Resume/Stationary paper to print final copy of resume

□ Use appropriate color paper (white, grey, etc.)

*** 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***

Stars and Heroes Field Trip

Last month the Stars and Heroes after school program participated in a field trip to Harris Stowe

State University. Students took part in a campus tour and received a presentation from the ad-

missions office about the college admission process.

Congratulations

To

Candise Graham

Senior of the Month for December

Candise Graham has been in the Jennings district for 10 years

and is currently ranked fifth in her class. She is a member of the

National Honor Society and currently serves as the Captain of the

Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Candise is also a member of the

Varsity Soccer team. In her spare time Candise likes to spend

time with her friends and cook. Candise has been accepted into

Missouri State University, the University of Missouri-Kansas City,

Missouri Valley College, and Northwest Missouri State University.

She plans to major in Dentistry in hopes of becoming a pediatric

dentist.

*** Scholarship Opportunities***

Amanda Luckett Murphy Scholarship

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is offering a scholarship to help stu-

dents pursue a degree in the field of medicine including, nursing, psychology, mental health

administration, physician assistant, etc.

Prizes: $1,000

Criteria: Open 12th grade females

Deadline: December 15, 2014

Please see Ms. Mitchell or Mrs. Messina for more information

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Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Local Scholarship

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is offering four local scholarships to

high school females interested in pursuing a degree in business. Top ranked applications can

compete at Central, Regional, and/or National levels to win as much as $8,000. The recipient

of each scholarship is selected based on financial need, academic preparation, school activi-

ties, service to the community, required essays and interest in the field of business. The schol-

arship is awarded after the Alpha Zeta Chapter Scholarship Chair receives proof of enrollment

from the registrar at the student’s chosen accredited institution of higher learning.

Prizes: $1,000-$8,000

Criteria: Open 12th grade females

Deadline: December 15, 2014

Please see Ms. Mitchell or Mrs. Messina for more information

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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


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


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


Deadline: February 27, 2015

Please see Mrs. Messina for more information

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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




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Google Scholarship Program

Google currently offers scholarships to students studying computer science and related tech-

nical fields. Students must be planning to enroll in a university in the 2015-2016 school year.

Prize: $10,000





Gates Millennium Scholars Program

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program selects 1,000 talented students each year to

receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their

choice. Students must have minimum of a 3.3 GPA.

Prizes: Full tuition

Criteria: Open to all 12 grade students


Please see Mrs. Messina or 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


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AxA Achievement Scholarship

The AxA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report provides

scholarships to young people throughout the nation. Fifty-two winners-one from each state,

are selected to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each.

From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winders and earn an additional

one-time scholarship of $15,000. This brings the top AxA Achievement total scholarship

awards to $25,000 each. These top ten also receive the offer of an internship with AxA.

Prize: $10,000-$25,000




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Friends of Jennings School District Foundation Scholarship

Friends of Jennings School District Foundation offers one-time scholarships to students to be

used during the next school year. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, activity participate in

school and maintained a 93%-100% attendance rate during four years of high school.

Prize: Varies




***Spotlight Program***

Project Lead The Way

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a 501 © (3) nonprofit organization and the na-

tion’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs. Through world-class, activi-

ty, project, and problem-based curriculum, high quality teacher professional

development, and an engaged network of educators and corporate partners, PLTW helps

students develop the skills needed to succeed in our global economy. Jennings offers two

PLTW Programs

Biomedical Science

The rigorous and relevant four-course PLTW Biomedical Science sequence allows students

to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human

medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students engage in ac-

tivities such as investigating the death of a fictional person to learn content in the context of

real-world cases. They examine the structures and interactions of human body systems

and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, all while working collab-

oratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of to-

day and the future.

Courses: Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, Bi-

omedical Innovation

Engineering

More than just another high school engineering program, it is about applying engineering,

science, math, and technology through a project-based, hands-on approach to solve com-

plex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defin-

ing and solving a problem, not on getting the “right” answer. They learn how to apply

STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through inno-

vation.

Courses: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics,

Engineering Design and Development

*** JSH’s College and Career Center*** Hours of Operation: M-F from 7:45a - 3:10p

Located on the *Guidance Landing*

December Activities

03 Navy Lunch Visit

05 COMPASS Testing

08 St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley

Enrollment Field Trip

10 Navy Lunch Visit

11 University of Central Missouri Field Trip

13 ACT National Test

15-19 ACT Registration for February Test

17 Stick a Pin in It– FAFSA Informational Session

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

questions and other information. Appointments can be made through Ms. Fowler. Her office is lo-

cated in the College and Career Center in room C204.

Mr. Tim Williams, Educational Talent Search Representative, Ext. 8123

Mr. Williams is available to assist your with your college search, application process, essay writ-

ing, ACT questions and prep, etc. Appointments can be made through Ms. Fowler. His office is lo-

cated in the College and Career Center in room C204.

***Please check the calendar on the College and Career Readiness website for

updated information.

***For more information contact Jennings High School at 314-653-8100, or

Principal Dayle Burgdorf at [email protected].

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