Counselor Corner
March 2019
GPACAC College Fair
ACT Scores from February 20th Test
AP Sign Ups
RYLA Camp
Every year our Rotary Club awards two juniors from each high school a scholarship to attend the RYLA camp held at Southwestern College. This camp is an opportunity for these students to learn teamwork and leadership skills over the summer so that upon their return to school as seniors, they can have a meaningful and positive impact at the school and in the community. The camp this year is May 29th-June 2nd. If any student is interested, please let us know by April 15. There is no cost for the student since the Rotary Club pays for it!
https://www.sckans.edu/undergraduate/leadership/rotary-camp/
ACT Prep
Newman University Investigative Summer Stem Program
Kansas Future Teacher Academy at ESU
The Kansas Future Teacher Academy (KFTA) will host its 30th annual academy June 9-13, 2019 on the Emporia State University campus. Any student completing 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, and interested in teaching as a career, is invited to apply. The link to the application is
https://www.emporia.edu/teach/kfta/documents/2019-application-a.pdf
For the cost of $100, accepted participants will
- be exposed to what a teaching career would entail;
- work with practicing K-12 classroom teachers/administrators, higher education faculty, and other students across the state;
- experience the life of a university student;
- be provided room and board for five days/four nights; and,
- receive multiple resources and materials.
Engineering and Other Camps
Wichita State and University of Kansas both host engineering camps in the summer: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/engineeringsummercamp/index.php
Kansas State University hosts summer camps as well (non-engineering related):
https://www.k-state.edu/summer/camps/
Planning for summer and want other ideas? Check out the Counselor's Corner Scholarships and Opportunities page!
Boys and Girls State
Boys-http://kansasboysstate.com/
June 2-7, 2019 at Kansas State University
Girls- www.ksgirlsstate.org
JUNE 2-7, 2019 at University of Kansas - Lawrence
State Assessments
Every year 10th and 11th graders take state assessments at ACHS. It is really helpful for students to try and be here during this time. However, if students miss, they are able to make them up.
Here is the schedule:
10th graders- English (April 1-5) and Math (April 15-19)
11th graders- Science April 23-26
Modern Sales and Distribution- Real World Degree
PCC’s Modern Distribution Sales & Management
(MDSM) program is a combination of sales,
supply chain logistics, information systems,
finance, procurement, and marketing. This associate's degree helps with these jobs: sales management, logistics and operations, management, sales and marketing.
This new program gives students the direct type of experience and information for specific and high demand careers.
To learn more: prattcc.edu/MDSM
Service Academies
U.S. Service Academies
United States Military Academy usma.edu
United States Merchant Marine Academy usmma.edu
United States Naval Academy usna.edu
United States Air Force Academy academyadmissions.com
A nomination is not necessary for the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Sunflower State Games
The Ambassador Program is looking for high school students who will promote their Olympic style festival and will provide students with valuable experience in public relations. Our Ambassadors will be an extension of the Sunflower State Games team in their own high school!
Responsibilities
- Actively promote Sunflower State Games and to fellow students, coaches, teachers, staff, and school community as a whole and at school sponsored activities. Display promotional materials at your school and sports venues. Make presentations about the Sunflower State Games to student athletes and coaches at seasonal sports meetings and practices.
Qualifications
- Ambassadors must be High School student athletes with a passion for sports.
- Prior experience as a Sunflower State Games athlete is preferred but not required.
- Must be outgoing, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to embrace the mission of the Sunflower State Games.
- Basic understanding of marketing principles.
- Ability to utilize social media.
More Information:
https://www.sunflowergames.com/index.php/about/ambassadorThinking About Credit Recovery This Summer?
ACHS Counseling Department
H-P Laura Scaglione, scagliol@usd385.org
Q-Z Erin Eilert, eilerte@usd385.org
Registrar Vicki Goertzen, goertzev@usd385.org
Remind
Class of 2019 (12th): @373kbgd
Class of 2020 (11th): @a7ae7g
Class of 2021 (10th): @df728
Class of 2022 (9th): @cga8274
Email: achscounselors@usd385.org
Website: achs.usd385.org/11157
Phone: (316) 218-4700
Twitter: @achscounselor