ON Student Services Newsletter
February 2021
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Enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
Online enrollment for the 2021-22 school year closes on Friday, February 19th. Please make sure that your enrollment is completed by that time. If you have any questions, reach out to your counselor, or attend one of the open Open Enrollment Sessions below to meet with a ON counselor.
Open Enrollment Meetings
3:30-6:30pm Monday, 2/8 : https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/98771983996?pwd=V3kwUnRFN0xCNm9VUk5hZ1JPeStjZz09
3:30-6:30pm Tuesday, 2/9: https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/96300768354?pwd=b1ExUFUwZkZWYlgvZ05BaWRMaVZSUT09
3:30-8:30pm Wednesday, 2/10: https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/96650684604?pwd=QkxSWSs4b3FpTmxzVXdpbkMxYkttZz09
9:00am-12:00pm Thursday, 2/10: https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/99409144720?pwd=eWxrTU5ydVo0dUVQUzRIM2t2OVQ0QT09
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.
- Healthcare Sciences
- EMS
- CNA
- Automotive Collision
- Construction Trades
- Aviation Maintenance
- Culinary Arts
- Animal Health Science
February Scholarship Info
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship-Jessie Yocum Memorial Scholarship-Nell Abbott Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship for a Senior student who has a parent who is a Veteran of any of our armed forces. Application is due March 1st. See Mrs. Parazin for an application.
Olathe Rotary Club Scholarship Application
The two Olathe Rotary clubs will award a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior at each of the Olathe Public High Schools who has demonstrated involvement in community service activities and meets the following application criteria:
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
- Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must have taken the ACT or SAT college entrance examination.
- Applicant must plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year vocational school, college or university.
Application is due Friday, March 5th. See Mrs. Parazin for an application.
Steven D. Brown Scholarship
Available for Seniors who attended Santa Fe Trail. Must have a 3.0 GPA and planning on pursuing an undergraduate degree. Application is due Friday, March 26th. See Mrs. Parazin for an application.
Seniors: Remember to get your applications in for Olathe Foundation Scholarships!
https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/students-parents/scholarships
ACT Tip of the Month
Mark your answer grid carefully.
- Avoid mis-gridding your answers
- Pay attention to letter choice of the answer: Odd-numbered questions are A,B, C, D(and E in Math)while even-numbered questions are F, G, H, J(and K in Math)
From Ms. Taylor, College Advisor
KC Scholars Week of Workshops: bit.ly/kcsworkshops
- February 8-11 via Zoom.
- Essay workshop on Feb. 10 with K-State
Virtual Rep Visits: bit.ly/onrepvisits
- Emporia State University- Tuesday, February 9 @ 3:15pm
- Wichita State University- Wednesday, February 10 @ 3:15pm
- Northern Arizona University- Tuesday, February 16 @ 3:15pm
- Ottawa University- Wednesday, February 17 @ 3:15pm
- Kansas State University- Thursday, February 18 @ 3:15pm
- Missouri Western State University- Monday, February 22 @ 3:15pm
Virtual Campus Tours: bit.ly/onvcampustour
- February 11- Kansas State University at 4pm
- March 11- University of Missouri-Kansas City at 4pm
- March 25- University of Kansas at 4pm
Scholarships: Sites.google.com/view/onccc/scholarships
ONCCC Website: https://sites.google.com/view/onccc
ON College Fair Website: https://sites.google.com/students.olatheschools.com/collegefair2020
Senior Checklist
- Complete Winter Senior Survey (if you haven’t already)
- Review FAFSA Verification Process (if applicable)
- Limit final college decisions.
- Apply for community colleges and universities
- Apply for April 17 ACT
- Apply for at least 5 scholarships
- Submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Check off everything as you complete them on this COLLEGE PLANNING FOR 12th Graders doc
- Check out OlatheNorthCCC website for post-secondary information.
- Select top 3 colleges from your choice of colleges.
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!
College Now Enrollment
The enrollment window for Spring College Now courses opens Tuesday, Jan 19th and the deadline to enroll is Friday, Feb 12th. Step-by-step enrollment directions and CRNs for both Remote and In Person students are attached. There are different Instructors and CRN’s for Olathe North students that attend In Person vs. Remote school, so please pay close attention to ensure that you enroll in the correct class.
With the exception of AP Lit & Comp (Comp II at JCCC), there are not any pre-requisite requirements to worry about, so once students have an active account at JCCC, they can just enroll and pay. For Comp II, students that took Comp I through JCCC this Fall can also just log-in and enroll.
Those that want to use an AP score of 3 or higher from the AP Lang Exam last Spring MUST download and submit official AP scores from your College Board account to the JCCC website. You will scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Request a Placement Waiver."
The Spring 2021 Enrollment Guide and ON Remote & In Person Spring CRNs can be found on the Olathe North Counseling Page.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Etherton nmetherton@olatheschools.org.
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.
Transcripts
All official transcripts must be requested through Xello. Please see instructions below:
Mental Health Minute
Good news can go a long way
from Johnson County Mental Health Department
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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