College and Career Center
November 2015 Newsletter
Junior CCR Parent Academy - November 17
Junior parents are invited for a CCR Parent Academy during Open House this Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30PM in the Collins Performing Arts Center. Mr. Clark will be discussing the new graduation requirement and how to get your student College or Career Ready! This meeting is vital to your student's success! We look forward to seeing you there!
Senior CCR Parent Academy - Monday, November 23rd
Parents, if your senior is NOT College or Career at this time, you will be receiving a letter in the mail inviting you to a CCR Parent Night on Monday, November 23rd. This event is ESSENTIAL to your student's graduation. The event will take place in the Performing Arts Center and will begin at 6:00PM.
COMPASS Testing @ JCTC
Any senior who is missing one or more college readiness benchmarks is eligible to take the COMPASS assessment at JCTC on December 7th at 1:00PM. Space is limited. The test costs $7 per section. Students must provide their own transportation. Seniors should see Ms. Gorman to signup.
KYOTE Test Makeups
Any senior who is not college/career ready and did not take the KYOTE assessment last week, will have an opportunity to makeup the test on November 23rd (math) and November 24th (reading). The test is free to all seniors and does not require any registration.
December ACT Registration
The next ACT you can register for will be on Saturday, December 12th. You have until Friday, November 20th to register for the exam (you will be required to pay a $20 late fee). Registration must be completed online at actstudent.org.
GSP
What: A 5 week summer experience for academically talented students
Who can apply: 11th graders only
Deadline: Printed applications must be submitted to Mrs. Settles by November 30th
GSA
What: A 3-week summer arts immersion program
Who can apply: 10th and 11th graders
Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by December 31st
GSE
What: A 3-week summer program for students interested in business and entrepreneurship
Who can apply: 9th, 10th and 11th graders
Deadline: Application must be submitted online by December 21st
Residual ACT @ UofL
Are you a senior planning to attend UofL next year? There is one additional ACT you can take on Saturday, January 9th
This is NOT a national ACT date and scores from this test can ONLY be used at UofL. Registration must be completed online: http://www.registerblast.com/cards/Exam/Select/6824
Cost: $53.00
Junior CERT ACT - January 6th
Mark your calendars! Juniors will be taking one final practice ACT on Wednesday, January 6th. It is so important that our students put forth their best effort on this assessment!
TorchPrep
TorchPrep, an ACT prep company, will be hosting a 5-week ACT Bootcamp at MLCHS to help juniors prepare for the March 1st ACT. Classes begin January 26th and the registration deadline is January 19th. The 5-week course meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and costs $349.99
See their website for more information: https://www.torchprep.com/courses/
November Scholarship Update
Want to see what scholarships are currently being offered to our students? Click this link!
Scholarship Text Reminders
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Scholarships on Twitter
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College and Career Center
Email: maggie.gorman@shelby.kyschools.us
Location: 801 Discovery Boulevard, Shelbyville, KY, United States
Phone: 502-647-1160
Twitter: @mlchsCCC