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Parkway Central High College Resources for Families Guide

Explore college resources at Parkway Central High, including counseling services, mentor programs, Naviance, Testive, scholarship opportunities, college fairs, and A+ program details.

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Parkway Central High College Resources for Families Guide

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  1. College resources for parkway central high families

  2. Agenda • Counseling Team • Counseling Website/Twitter Feed • Mentors 4 College • Naviance • Testive • Upcoming College Fairs • A+ Scholarship Program

  3. PCH Counseling Department Four Comprehensive Counselors • Erica Spraggins (A-E) • Jenny Lange (F-La) • Current long-term sub is Judy Tretter • Paul Hussmann (Lb-Ro) • Priscilla Greenwood (Ru-Z) Post-Secondary Counselor • Nana Prange Social Worker • Esmeralda Felix Community Mental Health Providers • Youth in Need • Safe Connections • CHADS Coalition

  4. PCH Counseling Website • PCH  Counseling • Staff contacts • Class specific information • Parent & student workshop presentations • Testing information • Important links • Demo

  5. Twitter • Follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss out on important dates, college visits, and more! @PCH_Counseling • Hint: If you don’t have Twitter, the news feed runs on the left side of the PCH Counseling website

  6. Mentors 4 College • FREEprogram to help Parkway families on their college journey • Volunteers assist with: • navigating the overwhelming journey to college • identifying best college fit • selecting colleges to which you want to apply • preparing your applications and essays • Not replacing, but supporting PCH Counselors • Offer a variety of workshops for students (ieessay writing and interviewing) • Explore the program and sign up for a mentor at Mentors4College.org

  7. Naviance • College searches • Historical acceptance data • Scholarships • College rep visits • Testive • ACT and SAT prep course (FREE!) • Web resources • Enrichment programs • Career searches • Interest & personality inventories • Resume builder • Game plan

  8. DEMO • PCH Home page Counseling  Naviance Student Demo

  9. College Fairs This semester • Parkway/Rockwood College Fair • Monday, September 17 • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Queeny Park – Greenfelder Complex • Register for the fair at: http://www.strivefair.com/ • See at list of attending schools at the Parkway College Fair website. • Currently up to 107 colleges registered to attend • NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair • Monday, October 8 • 6:30-8:00 p.m. • Webster University – Grant Gymnasium • NACAC National College Fair • Sunday, October 21 • 1:00-4:00 p.m. • SLU – Simon Recreation Center

  10. Preparing for a fair • Register for the event and come with your QR code for scanning • Map out who you’d like to see! Some lines are longer than others… • Develop your list of questions you can’t easily find answers to on their website • Be adventurous. Don’t just talk to the well-known schools. • While it is absolutely acceptable and even expected for parents to ask questions, the student should introduce themselves and always try to ask the first question. • Take notes – it’s easy to forget who said what after meeting with several dozen representatives 

  11. A+ Program • What is the A+ program? • Scholarship opportunity for use at any Missouri community college or technical school • Tuition reimbursement for up to 6 semesters or through completion of associates degree • Who should sign up? • Everyone • Great fit for many students and an “insurance policy” for the rest • 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? • Sign up (Participation agreement & tutor training)  95% attendance  no suspensions  2.5 cum GPA  show math proficiency  50 hours of in-district tutoring

  12. How Do They Get 50 Hours?! • Peer tutoring at Central High • After school tutoring at Central Middle • Elementary summer school tutoring • Elective mentoring courses at PCH • 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

  13. A+ Program Website • PCH  Counseling A+ Program • Participation Agreement • Tutor Training PowerPoint (certification form) • Tutor Log Sheet • Important links • Demo

  14. Next Events • PCH Financial Aid Night • PCH Theater • September 12 • 6:30-8:00 pm • Parkway/Rockwood College Fair • Queeny Park – Greenfelder Complex • Sept 17 • 6:00-8:00 p.m.

  15. Thank you for coming! NPrange@parkwayschools.net

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