18-19 AP Exam Registration Information

AP Exam Registration will open on Friday, February 15!  Mrs. Burnham, AP Coordinator, will visit all fall AP courses this week to give students the AP exam registration information.  Your student will be given the Spring 2019 AP Exam Information document and the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. Please let Mrs. Burnham know if you have any questions. 
     Links to the bulletin and the registration site are below. 
     2018-2019 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents:

        https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-student-parent-bulletin-2018-19.pdf 

     Registration Link (opens 2/15):  www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/180200

Please let Mrs. Burnham know if you have any questions.

ACT Prep Workshop with Kelly Walen

ACT Prep Workshop

$300

Dec. 20,21,27,28

Please note that the first two days are at Reidland Church of Christ and the final two are at Lowes Elementary.

The Workshop:  The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools in the area. Students will not only review the subject matter, but will also learn ACT-specific test-taking strategies.  The instructors will teach the different types of questions the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with tight time limits. 

Workshop Instructors:      

Shawn Baldwin, B.S., M.A. will teach the Math and Science sessions

•  Former teacher at Graves County Middle School

•  Math tutor 11 years

•  Scored 35 on ACT, including 36 on both Math and Science sections

•  Kelly King Walden, M.A. in English, will teach the English and Reading sessions

•  ACT tutor for 13 years

•  Former English teacher at University of Alabama and WKCTC

Location: Reidland Church of Christ and Lowes Elementary

Dec. 20 and 21 are at Reidland Church of Christ

Dec. 27 and 28 are at Lowes Elementary in Graves Co.

Both locations run from 10:00-3:00 each day with a one hour break for lunch.

Cost: $300 for all sessions.  Participants must bring a calculator.

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend. Have the friend mention your name when he or she registers.

Scholarships are available by counselor referral.

Registration:  Please contact Shawn Baldwin at 270-356-6014 or baldwinderland@hotmail.com

*Private tutoring sessions are also available.

HOBY applications are now available.

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership

HOBY is the nation’s foremost youth leadership development organization.  The mission of HOBY is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.  HOBY programs continue to evolve and teach high school students social responsibility, how they can make a difference and what it means to be a global citizen.  Each high school is allowed to send one student to be a HOBY Ambassador.  Applications are now available from Mrs. Jackson in the Guidance Suite upstairs!  More information can be found on the HOBY website. 

Youth Talent Showcase Open Auditions

GSA Coaching Workshop for Vocal Music, Musical Theatre, or Drama

CALL TO REGISTER, 270-252-7022 Marshall County Arts Commission| 270-252-7022

Update of College Visits

The groups listed below will be visiting MCHS during lunch on the following dates.

   * November 7 - Southern Illinois College

   * November 12 - Lindsey Wilson College

Sophomores enrolled in AP or Pre-Calculus classes may sign up with Mrs. Jackson to meet with representatives from the following colleges.

   * November 5 - UK College of Engineering (Paducah)

ATTENTION: All Ladies Interested in STEM Careers

E-cigarettes - What Parents (and Students) Need to Know

E-cigarettes are being used by more and more students every day.  Below is a link from the Surgeon General with information and some helpful ways to bring this up in conversation so that everyone at home is on the same page.

Know the Risks: E-cigarettes & Young People

Just a reminder - S.T.E.M. for Girls

Attend An Info Session or Prep Workshop

Each fall, GSA travels all across Kentucky as much as possible to ensure students feel supported and informed during their application process.

There's no registration fee for teachers or counselors to attend the info session which follows each prep workshop.

Info Sessions are from 1pm - 2:30pm at each Prep Workshop.

An optional Q&A session follows after.

We hope to meet you at one of the opportunities listed here!

Virtual GSA Info Sessions

Join us from the comfort of your own computer for an info session that will include the opportunity for you to submit questions and receive answers in real time. It's free and open to all (including teachers, counselors, students and parents).

Our next virtual info session is this Saturday October 20 at 1pm Eastern!  

Join us!

WKCTC Technology Conference - November 9

PSAT Pre-Administration Session for Registered Students

The PSAT pre-administation session for students who pre-registered is Thursday, October 4 @ 10:30 in the Auditorium.  Be sure to bring a pencil!

Update of College Visits

The groups listed below will be visiting MCHS during lunch on the following dates.

   * October 3 - Army

   * October 22 - Kentucky Wesleyan

   * October 23 - Brescia University
   * October 29 - Austin Peay State University

   * November 7 - Southern Illinois College
   * November 12 - Lindsey Wilson College

Sophomores enrolled in AP or Pre-Calculus classes may sign up with Mrs. Jackson to meet with representatives from the following colleges.

   * October 4 - Murray State University - College of Education

   * October 29 - Western Kentucky University

   * October 30 - UK College of Engineering (Paducah)
   * October 30 - University of Louisville

Governor's School for the Arts information

Registration for Prep Workshops will open on October 3rd online at www.kentuckycentergsa.org

These Prep Workshops are designed to help students (and also parents) interested in GSA refine work for the preliminary round application.  Visit their prospective Students page to learn more.  I strongly encourage any interested GSA applicant to attend a Prep Workshop.

The 2019 Summer Program Application will launch on October 3rd also.  The deadline to apply is January 11.  After the application opens this link will get you started:

https://app.getaccepted.com/kentuckycentergsa

The preliminary round application looks different for each art form so make sure you are looking at the art form you want to apply for.

* Architecture+Design

* Creative Writing

* Dance

* Drama

* Film+Photography

* Instrumental Music (Woodwinds, Brass, Strings)

* Instrumental Music (Percussion)

* Musical Theatre

* Visual Art

* Vocal Music

Western Kentucky Regional College Expo

Regional College Fair Expo @ Paducah Tilghman

Tuesday, September 25 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

You can visit with representatives from institutions of higher learning, career pathways, armed services, and financial aid organizations from across the nation. 

If you have any questions regarding the Expo, please contact Jonathan Durr at PTHS: 270-444-5650, ext 2304.

A Couple of Scholarship Opportunities

To be eligible, you must:

• be in grades 5-12 as of November 6
• be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.
• have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the application
• submit a completed application to a school or the head of an official designated local organization by November 6.

CLICK FOR DETAILS --- DEADLINE is NOVEMBER 6.

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DEADLINE JANUARY 18, 2019

LEARN MORE

Contest Topic and Information

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born.

Eligibility and Requirements

The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; and US citizens attending schools overseas. 

Scholarship Information

Scholarships FAQ

Where can I find scholarships? This is a question I am frequently asked by parents and students.  I have found basically there are 3 sources of information students can access when on this search.

#1) Your College – Each college will have its own scholarship application and deadline.  For example, UK’s application process and eligibility is different from WKU. Some of the scholarship applications will be embedded in the admissions application, and sometimes they are separate from the admission application.  Some will require essays or letters of recommendation.  It is your responsibility to check with the college of your choice and be aware of these requirements and deadlines.  As always, I will be happy to help you research the college of your choice.  Just come to room 201, and use the student computers for your research.  Each college will have a link to their scholarship – having trouble finding it?  Maybe look under their financial aid tab if they don’t have a scholarship tab.

#2 Your Counselor - ME! – any scholarship that notifies me will be posted to the blog.  Did you know you can subscribe to the blog?  On the right-hand side of the blog, you can enter your email address.  Once you have verified your email, you will be notified when the blog is updated.  Again, if you need help with any of the scholarships posted, just stop by, and we will get you logged into the computer and on your way.

#3 Yourself – You can do scholarship searches on your own.  The most common way would be to visit college scholarship search websites.  I have listed some popular ones below.  Check the college of your choice to see if they list additional scholarship resources listed on their scholarship page.  Lastly, ask your parents if their work or any groups they belong to provide scholarships.

Web Resources

    Cappex.com - College search made simple. Your first stop to kick-start your college and scholarship search

    nacacnet.org - National Association for College Admission Counseling. Offers national college fair information and articles about the college process

    Fastweb.com – scholarship search engine

    Chegg.com – scholarship search engine

    Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal government’s website about paying for college

    Scholarships.com – scholarship search engine

    www.kheaa.com – check your KEES account and learn about scholarship programs provided by KHEAA

Gatton & Craft Academies are coming for a visit!

College Visits to MCHS

The colleges listed below will be visiting MCHS during lunch on the following dates.

   * September 26 - Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville)

   * October 22 - Kentucky Wesleyan

   * October 23 - Brescia University

   * November 7 - Southern Illinois College

Sophomores enrolled in AP or Pre-Calculus classes may sign up with Mrs. Jackson to meet with representatives from the following colleges.

   * September 24 - University of Kentucky

   * October 2 - Eastern Kentucky University

   * October 4 - Murray State College of Education

   * October 29 - Western Kentucky University

   * October 30 - UK College of Engineering (Paducah)

S.T.E.M. for Girls

Free from Kaplan: PSAT Prep Live Starts September 29

PSAT Prep Live

If you've signed up with Mrs. Burnham, free help is here for the PSAT. Students can head to our PSAT Prep Live page and sign up for quizzes and a practice test to start studying now, and they can also register for the PSAT Prep Live sessions they want to attend. Every session is free and taught live online by a Kaplan expert.

SIGN UP NOW

Need another way to contact your counselor? 

Have a question for your counselor or want to make an appointment?

Click on the link below to complete a Google form so that your counselor can contact you!

MCHS Counseling Need Form  

The MCHS Guidance Department is located in Room 201 - top of the ‘UP’ stairwell.  You are always welcome to come by at your convenience.  

NOTE: This form is not to be used in an emergency or for an immediate need. If this situation is an emergency or you need something immediately, please see your guidance counselor in person.  

Thank you!!!

  9 – Casaundra Newsome

10 – Jennifer Jackson

11 – Jennifer Burnham

12 – Jill Boone

ACT Prep with Kelly Walden

PSAT:  Wednesday, October 24 from 8:15 – 11:30 a.m. @ MCHS

The cost of the PSAT is $16.00. The PSAT is only given one time a year.  It is offered to sophomores as a practice test.  The PSAT is offered to juniors as a practice test for the SAT, to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, or for merit-based scholarships offered by their parent's employer.  Please contact Mrs. Burnham in the guidance office (room 201) to sign-up.  

The deadline for signing up for the test is Tuesday, September 11.

What can I do to be prepared to take the PSAT?

     - Go to collegeboard.org/psatpractice for sample questions, practice test answer  

        explanations, and a full length practice test.

     - Go to psat.org/scoring for more information about scoring and personalized 
        practice from Khan Academy.

     - Go to www.nationalmerit.org for information pertaining to the National Merit 

        Scholarship Corporation. 

Welcome to your sophomore year at Marshall County High School!  As a sophomore, you have a year of high school behind you. If you think college is in your future, start thinking about how much that will cost. Remember, when we say “college” that means any training after high school, including technical or beauty school, as well as a two- or four-year college program.  The sophomore year can be quite difficult, so make sure you do your assignments, study for exams and ask your teachers for help when you don’t understand something.