Counselor's Corner Week 13 (11/19)
Mrs. Allen & Mr. Wolfe
2nd Semester Schedule Changes (PLEASE READ)
Registrations will not be accepted after December 1, 2021
Registrations will not be accepted after December 1, 2021
Updates By Grade
9th Grade
- Don't forget to complete the career planning activity before winter break! This included making changes to the assignment on google classroom (sample schedule for next year). If you have any questions, stop by the counseling office.
10th Grade
- DMACC Spring Registration is now open!! No class registrations will be accepted after December 1st (Online Courses Link) (On Campus Link)
- Don't forget to complete the career planning activity before winter break! This included making changes to the assignment on google classroom (sample schedule for next year). If you have any questions, stop by the counseling office.
11th Grade
- DMACC Spring Registration is now open!! No class registrations will be accepted after December 1st (Online Courses Link) (On Campus Link)
- ZAPS ACT Prep Seminar - $95 on 10/09/2021 at Nevada High School(Registration Link) (Info link)
12th Grade
- DMACC Spring Registration is now open!! No class registrations will be accepted after December 1st (Online Courses Link) (On Campus Link)
Silver Cord Opportunities
Reminder - Silver Cord hours should be turned in monthly.
- West and Central PTA looking for concession stand workers for the Comet Wrestling Club Annual Tournament, November 20th. 8a-3pm, 2 hour increments preferred. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544ADAC2EA6FD0-wrestling
- Letter Writing -easy, do on your own, Mr. Wolfe and/or Mrs. Allen can sign off. A NP alumni is doing a project for college. He is looking for students to write motivational, encouraging letters to kids in foster care. Letters are due to the counseling office by November 18th.
- Middle School Winter Concession Stand https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0849a9aa23a0fd0-winter1
College Rep Visits (During Lunch)
- Our DMACC advisor, Kirk Pohlman, is here every Friday morning. Feel free to stop in with questions.
- Upper Iowa University - Thursday, November 18th
Career/College Readiness
- DMACC Career Discovery Days (Info Link)
- Keep an eye on ACT test dates for the 2021-22 school year (Test Dates Link)
- ZAPS ACT Prep Seminar - $95 on 10/09/2021 at Nevada High School(Registration Link) (Info link)
- Accounting has been added to Ankeny's career academy! (Career Academy Brochure)
Scholarships
Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship due January 18, 2022. Hard copies of this scholarship are in the counselor's office.
ISU Multicultural Scholarship (link)
University of Iowa Scholarship-Pearl Hull Falk (link)
Prairie Meadows Scholarship Due April 1st
https://www.prairiemeadows.com/about-us/scholarship-program
Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M.-Mark Earl & Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship to students attending a community college and enrolling in a mechanical or trade course of study. Due March 1, 2022 https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/
Iowa State University-Hixson Opportunity Award is a half-tuition scholarship awarded to the best and brightest students who may have extreme financial need as reflected on their FAFSA. The application is available online and is due December 15, 2021.
Claim Aid due January 14, 2022: The Star Student Scholarship of Iowa https://www.claimaid.com/star-student-scholarship/ and The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa https://www.claimaid.com/se-teacher-scholarship/
Iowa State University H.S. Ostlin Memorial Scholarship-must complete the ISU OneApp, complete the FAFSA and have an offer of admission to ISU by January 3, 2022.
Luther College-Iowa Impact Award https://www.luther.edu/headlines/?story_id=957162
Grand Lodge of Iowa A.F. & A.M. http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/
Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships (http://www.INAnews.com)
Iowa Games Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship-Open to 11th & 12th Graders https://www.iowagames.org/brian-pearson-memorial-scholarship/
About Us
Jessica Allen, School Counselor A-L
North Polk High School
13930 NE 6th St.
Alleman, Iowa 50007
515-984-3400
Jacob Wolfe, School Counselor M-Z
North Polk High School
13930 NE 6th St.
Alleman, Iowa 50007
515-984-3400
Location: North Polk High School, Northeast 6th Street, Alleman, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 984-3400
Twitter: @NPHS_Counselors