Park Hill High School Counseling
2021 Fall Newsletter
Welcome to the 21-22 School Year!
Park Hill High School Counseling Staff
Darcy Lucas
Jamie Lisi
Amy Reeves
David Mesh
Janie Smith
Julie Tuck
Torre Tipton
Karen Calogne
Susan Mikuls
Jane Metzger
Donna Weir
Amanda Shanks
Rachel Colvin
PHHS Counseling Social Media
PHHS Counseling Website: http://counselingphhs.weebly.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkHillCounseling/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/phhscounseling
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phhscounseling/
LEAD Counseling Website: http://leadcounselor.com
2021 Fall Parent Events
- Senior Parent Night
- 9.7.2021 Information will be sent to parents through a virtual presentation.
- 9.14.2021 @ 6:30 TEAMS Senior Parent Question/Answer session Click HERE to join!
- We will be discussing all the tasks your senior should be doing in preparation for college and career planning!
- NACAC Virtual College Fairs
- 9.12 | 10.14 | 10.24 | 11.14
- https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/
- FAFSA/FInancial Aid Night
- Wednesday, September 29 during P/T Conf. Time TBD.
- College Planning Night (For Juniors and Parents)
- November 2021
When will my student get to meet with his or her counselor?
*Counselors will also be meeting individually and/or in small groups with each student during the school year for academic planning.
SENIORS
* Counselors will meet with Seniors individually throughout the month of September.
* Make sure to remind your Senior to sign up for a meeting with his or her counselor!!!
JUNIORS
* PSAT Test, October 13, 2021.
* Individual Enrollment Meetings with counselors in January.
* College Planning Night for Juniors, virtual, early November.
* Junior Parent Night, Spring 2023.
* Super Test Day, March 8, 2022. (Free National Test date @ PH during the school day).
SOPHOMORES
* PSAT Test, October 13, 2021.
FRESHMEN
ACT Information
Test dates and registration deadlines are below. Fee waivers are available to those who qualify from your counselor.
Please visit our website to view ACT Prep Opportunities
http://counselingphhs.weebly.com/act-prep-opportunities.html.
How to Request Transcripts
Current Students
(Transcripts for College Admissions):
1. Login to the Park Hill Portal.
2. Click on Naviance and sign in using SSO.
3. Click on Colleges at the top of the page.
4. Click on Colleges I'm Applying To.
5. Click on RED + sign on the right side of the page.
6. Type the name of the college you are applying to.
7. If you have already applied to the college, please select the box beside "I've submitted my application."
8. Select "Add and Request Transcript."
9. On the next page, you will select "Initial" transcript. You will not select FINAL until the end of the school year.
10. Select "Request and Finish."
FAFSA
PSAT/NMQST
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
- All college bound sophomores and juniors should sign up to take test.
- Cost: $20.00.
- Click Here for more detailed information and to sign up.
ZAPS Virtual PSAT Workshop
* $95.00 with coupon code ParkHillTestPrep
*Register @ www.doorwaytocollege.org
*Multiple Test slots
*In this five-hour PSAT/SAT seminar, your
student will get to:
- Learn tips to improve scores in all subtests
- Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices
- Take short practice tests that mirror the real
- Test experience
- Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence
- Receive extensive materials for home practice
- And much, much more!
A+ Program Information
Benefits for completing the A+ Scholarship Program
- 2 years free tuition at any Missouri community college or technical school.
- 2 free classes the summer BEFORE attending college at a Missouri community college.
- A+ Scholarship can be accessed for up to 4 years after graduation. (Great back-up plan!)
- Possible scholarships at several 4-year universities in the state of Missouri.
- Looks great on college and scholarship applications/resumes.
Mental Health Resources
Click here for mental health resources.