Steps to Success
OHS Student Success-September 30, 2022
News from the Guidance Office
10th and 11th Graders
11th Graders
Testing
The PSAT/NMSQT test will be Wednesday, October 12. Students will get practice taking a standardized test and the test results will give students feedback to SAT preparation. Students will know how they compare to other college-bound juniors nationwide as well. This is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships. The cost to take this test is $20. Use the link below to submit your payment by Friday, October 7th.
11th and 12th Graders
Job Shadowing
We would like to have every Junior and Senior have a chance to do at least 1 job shadow experience before they graduate. Please use the link so that we can start to work on finding you a placement. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Grile at mgrile@otsegops.org.
12th Graders
Senior Meetings:
Senior Meetings will conclude on Friday, October 7th. Make sure your student is signed up using their counselor’s appointment link:
Current Scholarships Available
Scholarships:
Due 10/31 5:00pm - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Due 12/1 5:00pm - Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Upcoming College Visits
We are excited to offer college visits again this year. Please use the links below to sign up.
Hope College - Monday, October 3rd at 12:45pm (5th hour)
https://forms.gle/KWbxVfMkhVws15h97
Michigan State University- Tuesday, October 4th at 1pm (5th hour)
https://forms.gle/Tsn6a3W9BLhpCw6w9
Virtual College Informational Meetings:
October-November - MI Student Aid Information: FAFSA, Federal Programs, State Programs, Scholarships
November 7th - Wayne State: Nursing Program Direct Admit for Freshman Q&A
Trade School Information
Any student interested in entering a trade after high school is welcome to come listen to Jeff Taylor from the Wayland Carpenter and Millwright Center on Monday, October 10th. Jeff will be here to inform you of the great opportunity this apprenticeship can offer. We will meet that day at 2pm in the team room. If you are interested in hearing more about the Carpenter & Millwright Center, please complete the form below.
Event Dates:
Nov 7-11th - Discover-Manufacturing-Week - click to learn more.
Plumbing, Pipefitting/Welding, HVAC Refrigeration - Local Union 357 Schoolcraft
Electrician - Local Union 131 Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Electrical (JATC)
Guidance Office Contact Information
A-K Guidance Counselor, Michelle Wrenfrow, mwrenfrow@otsegops.org
L-Z Guidance Counselor, Chelsea Williams, cwilliams@otsegops.org
Student Success Coordinator, Mary Grile, mgrile@otsegops.org
Location: Otsego High School