Spring Junior Meeting

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COUNSELORS:

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• Mrs. Mavie Busboom: A – Cr                  mjbusboom@spsmail.org
• Mrs. Amy Moran: Cu – Hi                                amoran@spsmail.org
• Mr. Garrett Lombas: HL – Mc                   galombas@spsmail.org
• Mrs. Lorrie Miller: Me – Sa                              lamiller@spsmail.org
• Mrs. Shawn Wallace: Sc – Z                          scwallace@spsmail.org

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You should have this in your Google Drive

• Check out this Senior Planning Guide with helpful reminders

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• Importance of Academics in Junior/Senior Year  

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• Keeping up with Eschool Home Access and Canvas

• Meningitis booster shot

Play Sports?

• NCAA/NAIA Requirements
• Register for NCAA at the NCAA Eligibility Center
• Register for NAIA at Play NAIA
• Division I Academic Standards

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• MSHSAA Requirements 
• Students must pass 3.5 credits in the semester preceding the activity
• Students must be enrolled in at least 3.5 credits the semester of the activity

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ACT/SAT INFORMATION  

register for future test dates

Keeping Track of Important Information Senior year

• sps.org/kickapoo home page for Daily Announcements
• KHS Counselors’ Corner for other announcements
• Check school email and Canvas regularly; Parents are encouraged to put an observer email in Canvas
• Juniors will have a meeting with the Counselors at the beginning of their Senior year to discuss post secondary plans

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Choosing the Right College or University

• This summer is a great time to visit potential college campuses  

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• Directory of Web Addresses for College/Financial Aid Searches  

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• College Visits—2 days Junior year and 2 days Senior year
• College Visit Form available online, in Counseling Center and in the Attendance Office

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Choosing the Right College or University

• Missouri Connections is a great site for career/college searches. Students can access from Canvas.

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• College Fair

October 6th, 5:00-7:00 pm Parkview

When students are ready to apply

• Application Online

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• Students who are on Free or Reduced Lunch may be eligible for an Application Fee Waiver

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• Release of Records for Transcript— Form (one time)

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• Transcript/Records Request—Google form on KHS Counseling website (each school)

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• Dual Credit College Transcripts—request directly from colleges

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• Making the Decision to Pay for College Credit for a High School Course

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• Kickapoo High School’s Dual Credit Brochure

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Resume

In order to write an excellent recommendation we need to know about our students. Please send us a resume.

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• Scholarship Bulletin online on the Counseling webpage

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• Directory of Web Addresses has free scholarship searches

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• Kickapoo, Foundation for Springfield Public Schools and Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships in January/February

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• Student and guardian must complete an FSA ID prior to completing the FAFSA
• You can begin completing the FAFSA October 1^st of your senior year
• You will do this every year you are in college
• State of Missouri Priority deadline is February 1st
• Check deadlines for your college/university and Federal deadlines.
• Studentaid.gov for more info
• Journey to College from the Missouri Department of Higher Education

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FAFSA and Financial Aid

A+ Program

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• 2.5 GPA (over 4 years)

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• 95% attendance (over 4 years)

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• 50 hours of tutoring

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• No drug/alcohol infractions

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• Adv. Or Proficient on Algebra EOC

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• Individual Junior Scheduling Meetings
• Take place Week of February 9th
• Have your ICAP completed
• Check graduation requirements

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• Reach out to Counselors if you have any questions! You can Canvas message us for quick questions or come see us during lunches in the cafeteria during scheduling week. We will also be meeting with you as stated above, the week of February 9th.

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