ACT PLAN...ACT’S 10th Grade reality check to be giv-en to Sophomores

The ACT PLAN will be given to Sophomores on November 7th during A & B block. The PLAN helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years., The PLAN can help all students - those who are college-bound as well as those who are likely to enter the work-

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Guidance Office Newsletter for Parents/Guardians October 2013

PSAT will be October 16th at 8:00am. Exam fees ($15) are due Sept. 26. We still have a few spaces available if anyone is interested.

ABOUT PSAT/NMSQT The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn’t require you to recall specific facts from your classes. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/MNSQT are to: Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that most benefit from additional study or practice. See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11) Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT. Receive information from colleges when you check “yes” to Student Search Service.

GO COUGARS!!!

Purpose: This workshop is designed to help high school stu-dents and/or their parents understand the nuts and bolts of the financial aid application process. Participants will walk through a detailed case study of how a college financial aid package is put together and will learn the methods used to award aid.

Topics covered include: Building a financial aid package, award by award Comparing costs and financial aid awards at a community college, a 4-year public university and a 4-year private school.

Ms. Spear will also cover local scholarships.

Paying for College 101 10/29/13 @ 6:00 PM in the Auditorium

ACT REMINDER The October 26th test will be offered at MCHS. Students who have registered

should report to MCHS by 7:45 A.M.

Fall Break is October 7 - 11, 2013!

Have a happy & safe break!

ACT Registration & Test Dates for 2013-2014

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline October 26, 2013 September 27, 2012 September 28- Oct 11, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9-22, 2013 February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 January 11-24, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8-21, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10-23, 2014

All test dates are given at MCHS except for the February & April tests.

Students planning on participating in Division I or II sports as a college freshman should apply for certification with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse after the completion of their junior year. If the student plans to participate at a private college/university they will also need to apply for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). These forms must be filed before college participation. There is no deadline to Register; however, must be certified before practicing, competing, or receiving athletic-based financial aid. Students may register with the NCAA Clearinghouse on –line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Students may register with the NAIA.org

NCAA & NAIA Initial Eligibility

November proclaimed College Application Week

November 2013 has been proclaimed College Application Month in Kentucky by Governor Steve Beshear. This will be the third year for the College Application program in Kentucky, which is geared toward helping high school seniors apply for college admission. For many students, particularly those who do not have an immediate family member who attended college, applying to college can seem overwhelming. For those students, not having someone who can help them navigate the college application process can be enough to prevent them from pursuing a postsecondary education. This event gives schools and community organizations from across the state an oppor-tunity to target college admission activities to seniors and to celebrate the accomplishment of applying to college. Oct. 29 at 6pm in the MCHS auditorium – Paying for College Ms. Spear and KHEAA representative, Cassie Clark, will help the students and/or their parents understand the nuts and bolts of the financial aid application process. Participants will walk through a detailed case study of how a college financial aid application process. Topics covered will include building a financial aid package, award by award; comparing costs and financial aid awards at a community college, a 4-year public university and a 4-year private school. Ms. Spear will cover the local scholarship available to the seniors. Oct. 31 8:30-10:45am at MCHS – Career Day We will guest speakers sharing information about their careers. Topics the presenters will be covering is education/training needed, likes vs. dislikes, range in salaries, soft skills needed, day to day activities, etc. Students choose four careers they are interested in learning. They will have thirty minutes per session. At the end of each session they will be allowed time for questions. Nov. 5 – 8 at MCHS – College Application Week Nov. 5 – Kick-off. There will be motivational speakers, introduction to the upcoming activities Nov. 6 – Seniors will fill out college applications, meet with military recruiters, or complete applications for work During their English class. Nov. 7 – Completion of College Application and building a resume Nov. 8 – Seniors will be given the opportunity to celebrate all of their hard work Dec. 17 at 6pm at MCHS auditorium FAFSA help KHEAA’s Cassie Clark will go over the FAFSA for parents and students Jan. 6 at 6pm FAFSA in the computer lab Cassie Clark, Ms. Spear, and Ms. Whitt will be available in the computer lab to assist parents and students with the FAFSA application.

Email Addresses for MCHS Teachers & Staff

Here at McLean County High School we want to be available to you at all times. Here is a list of all of our email addresses so that we may be more accessible to you:

EMAIL ADDRESS JOB DESCRIPTION

RollieA.Troutman@McLean.kyschools.us Principal

Russ.Coomes@McLean.kyschools.us Vice-Principal

Tara.Howard@McLean.kyschools.us Vice-Principal/Instructional Supervisor Rhonda.Spear@McLean.kyschools.us Guidance Counselor

Deanie.Whitt@McLean.kyschools.us Guidance Secretary Stacey.Heflin@McLean.kyschools.us Financial Secretary

Lisa.Boisture@McLean.kyschools.us Receptionist

Janet.Calvert@McLean.kyschools.us Assistant Receptionist & General Aide Becky.Tanner@McLean.kyschools.us YSC Director

Gary.Campbell@McLean.kyschools.us Resource Officer Fred.Wilhite@McLean.kyschools.us Lead Custodian Service Worker

Anita.Bozarth@McLean.kyschools.us Food Service Manager Elizabeth.Atherton@McLean.kyschools.us Exceptional Child Instructor

Steve.Barker@McLean.kyschools.us Special Education Teacher

Edna.Bates@McLean.kyschools.us Gifted & Talented Instructor Marcie.Blankenship@McLean.kyschools.us Chemistry Teacher

Kim.Gross@McLean.kyschools.us Special Education Teacher Debbie.Boyken@McLean.kyschools.us Science Teacher

Steven.Darnall@McLean.kyschools.us ROTC Instructor

Zack.Wagner@McLean.kyschools.us Career Choices & Life Skills Lisa.Troutman@McLean.kyschools.us English Teacher

Ann.Futrell@McLean.kyschools.us English Teacher Bridget.Simmons@McLean.kyschools.us Special Education Teacher

Morgan.Fagan@McLean.kyschools.us Science Teacher

Greg.Stephens@McLean.kyschools.us Physical Education Teacher Amanda.Hampton@McLean.kyschools.us Medial Librarian

Ross.Woodburn@McLean.kyschools.us Agriculture Teacher Ryan.Humphrey@McLean.kyschools.us Math Teacher

Tracy.Kinney@McLean.kyschools.us English Teacher John.Krieg@McLean.kyschools.us Science Teacher

Brent.Mathew@McLean.kyschools.us Math Teacher

Gary.Morris@McLean.kyschools.us Social Studies Teacher Sue.Yeiser@McLean.kyschools.us Special Education Teacher

SFCNorm.Pickering@McLean.kyschools.us ROTC Instructor Susan.Poiles@McLean.kyschools.us Math Teacher

Lauren.Goffinet@McLean.kyschools.us History Teacher

Haley.Hopper@McLean.kyschools.us Art Teacher Al.Reid@McLean.kyschools.us History Teacher

Joe.Roth@McLean.kyschools.us Alternative Education Aide Ryan.Rue@McLean.kyschools.us Music/Band Teacher

Maurice.Sandefur@McLean.kyschools.us Math Teacher Andrea.Searcy@McLean.kyschools.us Family & Consumer Science Teacher

Marc.Searcy@McLean.kyschools.us History Teacher

Leigh.Settle@McLean.kyschools.us Spanish Teacher Angie.Smith@McLean.kyschools.us Long Term Substitute Teacher

Amanda.Tucker@McLean.kyschools.us Math Teacher Teresa.Woodburn@McLean.kyschools.us Business Teacher

Darlene.Woosley@McLean.kyschools.us English Teacher

DrSams@cbcheart.com Site Base Parent Member tracyeric@bellsouth.net Site Base Parent Member

Report cards for the 1st 9 weeks are scheduled to be mailed to parents/guardians on Friday, October 18th.

Senior ads for the 2013-2014 year-

book are available in the business

department. The cost of a 1/4 page

ad is $40 and a 1/2 page ad is $80.

Contact Teresa Woodburn to re-

quest a form. Please return the

form with payment and pictures to

the address listed. Space is limited

and the yearbook staff would like to

have the ads in by November 15th.

They will continue to take ads until

the space is filled.

McLean County High School

ATTN: Yearbook Staff

1859 Hwy 136 East

Calhoun, KY 42327

ATTENTION SENIOR

PARENTS & FRIENDS

GUIDANCE OFFICE

MCLEAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

1859 HWY 136 EAST

CALHOUN, KY 42327

Phone: 270-273-5278

Address Correction Requested

STANDARD A US POSTAGE PAID

CALHOUN, KY 42327 PERMIT NO. 6

Friday, January 3 - Report Cards mailed home

QUESTIONS????? Please contact our Guidance Staff: Mrs. Spear or Mrs. Whitt

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CALENDAR RE-MINDERS

Friday, October 4 - End of grading period October 7- 11 - Fall Break Monday, October 14 - Professional Development-No school Wednesday, October 16 - PSAT Friday, October 18 - Report Cards mailed home Tuesday, October 22 - MCC lunch visit Saturday, October 26 - ACT at MCHS Monday, October 29 - Paying for College KHEAA 6:00 pm Thursday, October 31 - Career Day 8:30 - 10:30 am Friday, November 8 - Deadline for December ACT Wednesday, November 13 - End of Mid - Term Tuesday, November 20 - Progress Reports go home Wednesday, November 27 - No School (Professional Day) Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday Monday, December 2 - Governor’s Scholar applications due Back into Guidance Office Thursday, December 5 - MCC Lunch visit Saturday, December 14 - ACT at MCHS Tuesday, December 17 - FAFSA 6:00 pm with KHEAA Wednesday, December 18 - Last day of 1st Semester December 19 - January 1 - Christmas Break Thursday, January 2 - Second Semester begins

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