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Maximizing Family Connection Use
&
Missouri A+ Program
Parkway Central High
College Series
Family Connection
Upcoming District & National College Fairs
Resources on the PCH Counseling Website
Additional Resources Available
A+ Program Details
Registration
o Email sent recently with activation code to all unregistered parents
o Email me if there is a concern
• Code doesn’t work
• You registered previously and have no idea how to log in
• You have no idea what I’m talking about
Mobile App
o Free Naviance Student app for iPhone
Testive
o ACT and SAT prep
course (FREE!)
Web resources
College searches
Historical acceptance
data
Enrichment programs
Scholarships
College visits
Career searches
Interest & personality
inventories
Resume builder
Goals & tasks
Game plan
PCH Home page Family Connection button
o http://connection.naviance.com/pkwyctrl
Parkway/Rockwood College Fairo Sept 20
o 6:00-8:00 p.m.
o Queeny Park – Greenfelder Complex
NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fairo September 25
o 1:00-3:00 p.m.
o Webster University – Grant Gymnasium
NACAC National College Fairo October 16
o 1:00-4:00 p.m.
o SLU – Simon Recreation Center
HBCU College Fairo October 22
o 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
o Harris-Stowe State University – Emerson Performance Building
Students must register for each fair online
o Parkway - www.gotocollegefairs.com
o National - www.gotomyncf.com
o Performing & Visual Arts - www.gotomypvafair.com
Watch for email from Mr. McCarthy
Parkway College Fair website
PCH Departments (or Resources) Counseling
o Staff contacts
o Class specific information
o Parent & student workshop presentations
o Testing information
o Important links
Demo
Schedule individual appointments with Mrs. Prange
o Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
o 314-415-7915 or [email protected] to schedule a time
Sign up for a college mentor
o Mentors 4 College
o Parents and volunteers who partner with your family to assist in the
journey to find the best college fit.
o For Parkway grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
o Explore the program and sign up for a mentor at
Mentors4College.org
PCH Financial Aid Night
o PCH Theater
o September 15
o 6:30-8:00 pm
Parkway/Rockwood College Fair
o Queeny Park – Greenfelder Complex
o Sept 20
o 6:00-8:00 p.m.
What is the A+ program?
o Scholarship opportunity for use at any Missouri community college or technical school
o Tuition reimbursement for up to 6 semesters or through completion of associates degree
Who should sign up?
o Everyone
o Great fit for many students and an “insurance policy” for the rest
o Full time enrollment during summer is only 2 courses – would be free for A+ students (…think summer after senior year!)
How does your student become eligible?
o Sign up (Participation agreement & tutor training) 95% attendance no suspensions 2.5 cum GPA show math proficiency 50 hours of in-district tutoring
Peer tutoring at Central High
After school tutoring at Central Middle
Adventure Club at Parkway elementary schools
Elementary summer school tutoring
Elective mentoring courses at PCH
o PE Mentor, Visual Arts Mentor, Culinary Mentor
Counselor at Outdoor School (6th Grade Camp)
Peer Teaching, High School Heroes, UC Help
Buddy at Special Olympics
May also submit 0-25 hours of community service with a
non-profit organization
PCH Resources A+ Program
o Participation Agreement
o Tutor Training PowerPoint (certification form)
o Tutor Log Sheet
o Important links
Demo