ON Student Services Newsletter
May 2021
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Early Graduation 2021-22
Students will be required to submit an application by Tuesday, May 11th and attend a meeting with parent and counselor before consideration for approval.
OATC (Sophomores and Juniors Only)
There are still a few openings in some OATC programs. If you are interested in any programs listed below, email Ms. Wartick at mawartick@olatheschools.org.
Auto Collision
Aviation Electronics
Animal Science & Research
CNA Evening
EMS
Healthcare
ACT Tip of the Month
Mark up your Test Booklet.
You should be marking up the booklet for all 4 subject tests. Students tend to just write on the Math section. Mark up all 4 of them to be actively engaged in the test: underline, circle, draw diagrams, cross out wrong answer, etc.
Power Prep ACT Class
Power Prep Inc, will be offering an ACT prep class for students preparing to take the ACT. This will be held on June 1st at Olathe North. The class is normally $60, but ON students pay only $35!
Register using the links below.
ACT Testing Information
Who should take the ACT?
Any student planning on attending a 4-year university. Many schools have waived the ACT scores for the class of 2021 however, it is still required for many scholarships at universities. It is unclear at this time, what will be decided for the class of 2022.
When should I start taking the ACT?
We recommend starting by the end of Sophomore year. The June test is a great test to get started in the process. For an additional $20 students can get a copy of the test booklet and their answers about a month after they take the test. This is a great learning tool to see areas where you need to make improvements. The test information release is offered for the April, June, and December tests.
Most students will take the ACT 3 times. We also recommend being finished by the end of the summer before Senior year in taking the test. The ACT is offered in June, July, September, October, December, and April each year.
What should you do to get ready for the test?
Practice! Research has shown the more you look at the test and prepare the better you will do. We also recommend taking a prep test.
How does a student register for the ACT?
Students will need to register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. They will need to set up an account to register and pay for an exam. Students on free/reduced lunches can talk to a counselor and use an ACT waiver for 2 free exams. This account will be where students will check their testing location and confirm their registration.
May Scholarship Info
SP High School Scholarship-$10,000-10 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2021.
- Answer the essay question on the sponsors website.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp_high_school_scholarship_scholarship.php
Girls Impact the World Scholarship Awards-$5,000-12 Awards (Deadline: June 15, 2021)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- Be attending high school or enrolled in undergraduate program
- Be 25 years or younger at the time of application
Applications can be found by going to:
From Ms. Taylor, College Advisor
Virtual Campus Tours- Can't visit a school?! Check out a virtual campus tour using this link.
Upcoming ACT Exams- June 12 (register by May 7) and July 17 (register by June 18)
April/May Senior Checklist!
- Review Financial Aid award letter with Ms. Taylor
- Accept/Deny financial aid from college
- Limit final college decisions
- Submit Housing application (if applicable)
- Register for Orientation with college
- Apply for community colleges and universities
- Take ACCUPLACER (if attending a community college)
- Apply for scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!!!!
- Register for June 12 ACT
- Check out OlatheNorthCCC website for post-secondary information
College Rep Resource Center
If you are interested in exploring various colleges and connecting with representatives, check out Olathe West's College Rep. Center. College reps provide 2-3 minute videos giving basic information about their schools. From this site, you can connect directly to the college webpages and representatives. Thanks to OW for sharing this great resource!
Post-Graduation Access to Xello (Seniors)
Seniors! Please add a personal email address to Xellow so that you can access it as needed after graduation.
How to add a personal email address:
- On any page in Xello, from the top right corner, click your avatar to open a drop-down menu.
- From the drop-down, click Account to open your profile details.
- In the Personal section, click the Add email address link to insert your personal email address. A validation email will be sent to the newly added address.
- Once the the personal email address is validated, it becomes the primary address for notifications from Xello.
Transcripts
All official transcripts must be requested through Xello. Please see instructions below:
Xello Student Account Login Directions
Xello Transcript Request Directions
If you have trouble accessing your transcript, please contact Mrs. Sherraden in the counseling office.
Each year, we continue to raise awareness, encourgage help, and fight the stigma for those experiencing mental health issues. While 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness over the course of their lifetimes, everyone will face challenges that can and will affect their mental health.
If you are stuggling right now, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Olathe School District H.E.L.P. Clinic
The H.E.L.P. Clinic's goal is to support Olathe parents and students with the education and training opportunities that will have a positive impact on the quality of a student's educational experiences and life, and Help Each Live Productively.
View the H.E.L.P. Clinic brochure in English (PDF)
View the H.E.L.P. Clinic brochure in Spanish (PDF)
Any situation that causes an interruption in the learning process is a serious educational concern. Students who are finding school difficult because of poor study skills, adjustment concerns, or relationships with others can find help through the clinic. Parents who want to learn more effective ways of encouraging and motivating children in school can also turn to the clinic.
The H.E.L.P. Clinic is a service provided by the Olathe Public Schools. All services are free of charge to any student enrolled in the Olathe Public Schools, either in a remote environment or onsite.
- Individual and family counseling consists of short-term counseling (six sessions) for students and their families.
- Small group counseling with other grade-level or near grade-level peers serve those who would thrive learning and growing from a group structure. Groups would meet for six sessions.
- Play therapy is a technique where the child's natural means of expression, namely play, is used as a therapeutic method to assist him/her in coping with stress or life difficulties. Play therapy is used effectively at the H.E.L.P. Clinic with children ages 5 to 8 years old. Play therapy may not be used with every child and is available on a limited basis.
The H.E.L.P. Clinic is staffed by professional school counselors, school psychologists, social workers and other school-based mental health providers. All clinicians are Olathe Public Schools employees or retired employees who have an active license in school mental health. These accredited and experienced professionals have a sincere interest in assisting students and families to better deal with challenges that impact students' abilities to achieve educational success.
H.E.L.P. Clinic
Mill Creek Campus
300 E. Loula Street
Olathe, Kansas
913-780-7049
Olathe North Student Services Team
Angie Wartick (Last Names A-E): mawartick@olatheschools.org
Nicole Etherton (Last Names F-L): nmetherton@olatheschools.org
Tammie Milke (Last Names M-Q): tmilkeon@olatheschools.org
Carrie Parazin (Last Names R-Z): cnparazin@olatheschools.org
Rachel Gunderson (IEP, KSD, and International Students): rmgunderson@olatheschools.org
Brionna Taylor (College Advisor): bstaylor@olatheschools.org
Molly Askew (Student Wellness Advocate): msaskew@olatheschools.org
Erin Davis (School Psychologist): edavison@olatheschools.org
Matt Sidarous (School Psychologist): msidarouson@olatheschools.org
Kelley Hull (Social Worker): kfhull@olatheschools.org
Ben Mustain (Social Worker): Bmmustain@olatheschools.or
Emergency Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, Text: 741741
Johnson County Resource Connection: https://ims.jocogov.org/rc/default.aspx