Guide to Graduation
Oak Park Class of 2024
Second Semester Check In
Important Dates
Spring ETD and Senior Meeting- Tuesday, March 12
Prom- Saturday, April 27th (Grades and Attendance)
Senior Honors Night-Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 pm at Oak Park High School
Seniors' Last School Day (senior walk, celebration)-Thursday, May 9th
Senior Grades Due- Thursday, May 9th
Graduation Rehearsal- Thursday, May 16, 9:00 am, Oak Park High School, and then to Hy-Vee Arena
Graduation- Friday, May 17, 6:30 pm at Hy-Vee Arena
FAFSA Help-February 15
The FAFSA is open and with changes that have been made this year, you may need some help! Thursday February 15 during Parent Teacher Conferences a representative from MCC’s Financial Aid department will be available to help parents and students complete their FAFSA. Bring your parents and laptop 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the library. Make sure to create your FSA ID at least 3 days prior to this event. Scan the QR code to begin the process.
Students can also sign up for College Application and/or Scholarship Application help during MTSS time with the Counselors each Wednesday. Have students contact their Advisory teacher or Counselor to sign up.
Senior Meeting and ETD-March 12
Requesting a Transcript
Need a transcript for your application or scholarship? Remember to use parchment! Click picture to get to the site.
Scholarship Info
Scholarships Spotlight
NKC Education Foundation Scholarships 50 local scholarships!
Now open for applications!
Application begins here
50 or more scholarships are offered to our North Kansas City Schools seniors through this one application.
Students will complete one comprehensive form and be automatically matched to any opportunities for which they are eligible to apply. Supplemental items may be requested for specific scholarships (recommendations, essays). An overview of each 2024 scholarship is listed on our website at https://nkcschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships-for-students/scholarships, sortable by high school.
Most deadlines are Friday, March 22, but a few exceptions exist. Please view specific information about each opportunity, including its deadline and requirements.
Please visit the Scholarship tab on the Oak Park Counseling website to see current scholarships. You’ll find it under the College Planning drop down.
College & Career Fairs
We have great local College & Career Fairs coming up later this Spring. Representatives from over 70 colleges and careers will be there.
Please visit the College Visits tab on the Oak Park Counseling website. You’ll find it under the College Planning drop down.
Counseling/Admin Info
Graduation/Graduation Requirements/Senior Events: Jackie Gosney
Last names A-C/Wi-Z: Marlene Nay and Molly Smith/Lewis McKenzie
Last names D-J: Julie Clemens and Jackie Gosney
Last names K-P: Jen Shafer and Olivia Stevenson
Last names Q-Wh: Alayna Comer and Mike Dial
Graduation Requirements
CCR- Students need to take one of the following college and career readiness assessments: ACT, ASVAB, Accuplacer, or Work Keys. Students may be asked to take more than one to ensure all doors are kept open.
EOCs- The state requires students to take the Algebra I (or II if they took Algebra I in middle school), ELA II, Biology, and Government.
MCEI- The Missouri Constitution Test was taken during students' sophomore year of U.S. History. They must pass with a 75%.
Constitution Test- Students take the U.S. Constitution test is taken during the AP Government or U.S Citizenship class. Students must pass with a 75%.
CPR Training- Students must complete CPR training.
There are so many upcoming scholarship opportunities!
Senior Parents, here is a local scholarship that is due next month.
Northland Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Due November 13
$1000 - $4000
Visit the Oak Park Counseling website to see application instructions.
http://ophscounseling.weebly.com/scholarships.html
- Visit our Oak Park Counseling page often for scholarships and updates
- Note deadlines so you have time to gather requirements
- Ask teachers for recommendations ahead of time prior to the deadline.
North Kansas City Schools Education Foundations Scholarships:
https://nkcschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships-for-students/scholarships
National scholarships-many are available, but the applicant pool is large.
A few websites to consider:
FASTWEB
Scholarship Search
BIGFUTURE
Scholarship and College Search
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
College scholarships-
Many colleges have scholarships for specific majors, increased ACT scores and other programs. Check with the colleges’ financial aid office for these opportunities.