Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up's Oct. 7th
Parents will receive an email on October 7th letting you sign up for your student(s) Parent-Teacher conferences. Be sure to check for the signup deadline. When attending Parent Teacher conferences, please bring a list of the teachers your going to see and/or rooms numbers if possible. Maps will be available for your use. Dates and times of conferences are here:
Wed., Oct. 16th from 4:00-7:00pm
Thurs., Oct. 17th from 7:30am-11:00am
Thurs., Oct. 17th from 11:30am-2:30pm
Thurs., Oct. 17th from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Fri., Oct 18th -- NO School, NO conferences
Pre-ACT Testing for ALL SOPHOMORES
All sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT test on Thursday, October 10th (A Day) during 1st Block, 2nd Block, and AIP. Students will eat lunch following the test and then proceed to 4th Block. They will also be filling out the survey portion of the test on Monday, October 7th during AIP.
ACT
TEST DATE: December 14, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 8, 2024
TEST DATE: February 8, 2025
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 3, 2025
SAT
TEST DATE: November 2, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 18, 2024
TEST DATE: December 7, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2024
*Click on the link below to check the website for changes, regular cancellation and late registration.
PSAT
The PSAT test will be administered on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:30am in the auxiliary gym. Only Sophomore and Junior students are eligible to register.
Reasons to take the PSAT:
Practice taking a standardized, timed test.
Juniors can qualify for National Merit scholarships.
Opportunity for sophomores to practice taking the PSAT prior to junior year.
Ability to register for the College Board College Search and be connected to more than 1,100 colleges.
Inexpensive test.
If you have not yet paid for the PSAT, please see Mrs. Harris in the Guidance Office. The cost is $20. Seats are limited and registrations will be on a first come first serve basis. There are a limited number of fee waivers available for students that qualify for Free/Reduced to take the PSAT for free and these will be issued on a first come first serve basis. Payments can be made with cash or online via MySchoolBucks with the following link.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH6UVW0MJ0354U_ZZ6086525X6X6VT
ASVAB TESTING
All Juniors will take part in the mandatory ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30am. Please prepare to do your best on the test as the scores can help guide you in many directions. Please see Ms. Kulage in the Guidance office with any questions.
Please be sure to join your graduation year Guidance Google Classroom today. Everyone will need to join using their SCW email accounts. Important updates and announcements will be shared i these classrooms from the Counseling Office.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES BY GRADUATION YEAR
SENIOR 2025: abcer67
JUNIOR 2026: ihhpawg
SOPHOMORE 2027: p3g3e4w
FRESHMAN: 7o2sjmx
All transcript requests must be submitted through Parchment.com. If you don't already have an account, you can create one using a personal email address (do not use your school email address because you will need to access Parchment after you graduate!). Official transcripts can be sent to any college, workplace, or scholarship organization if requested to be sent directly to them. Any self-view requests are considered unofficial. Please contact your counselor or Mrs. Kimi Becker in the counseling office if you have any questions or need help.
Does the Homecoming Dance have you stressed over $ and what to wear? We can help! Did you know SCWest has a dress and suit closet that is available to any student interested in shopping at the school? Just come to see Ms. Kulage in the Guidance office and she will take you to our Closet. The only condition is you must bring it back otherwise there is no cost to you.
The MAC Scholars Homework Academy is now in session. They offer FREE homework tutoring help on most Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:30pm - 4:00pm in the library. There are staff and tutors available to assist students in various subject areas. This is a great opportunity for students to get extra help from staff and work with others to make sure they are succeeding in their classes.
We are looking forward to seeing you at homework academy!
Are you looking for scholarship opportunities? Be sure to keep an eye out for all scholarships and their deadlines.
- https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters
- ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) Foundation is offering 100 scholarships this year for students in the United States, as well as internationally, who meet the criteria of individual endowments. The information about the scholarships, requirements and applications are available on their website: www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants.
- St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/9124 or you can pick on up in the Guidance Office.
*Always check the website under the Counselors and your Google Classroom for additional scholarships that are posted.
Freshman and junior students will receive SOS (Sign of Suicide) presentations from CHADS through their history classes this month. These presentations can be sensitive in nature. If you feel this is not appropriate for your student, please contact Ms. Kulage in the Guidance Office at jkulage@stcharlessd.org.
CHADS Coalition trains students, parents and adults on recognizing and preventing suicide with the only universal, evidence-based prevention program, Sign of Suicide , in partnership with MindWise Innovations. Signs of Suicide (SOS) teaches participants the symptoms of depression, signs of suicide, and the importance of telling a Trusted Adult when they notice those warning signs in themselves or someone they know. Highly trained Bachelor's and Master's level trainers guide discussions around mental health and the importance of seeking help as early as possible. Training sessions are available for youth from 5th grade through senior year as well as parents, teachers, and community members. At the end of each student training, participants are guided through a screening of depression and allowed to ask to speak with a counselor for themselves or someone they know. Through the screening and self-referral process in the student training, SOS gives students an immediate, tangible action to seek help. Schools can then identify students who may have fallen through the cracks and connect them with resources as early as possible.
College Rep Visits (during AIP)
10/03 Ranken Technical College (MO)
10/07 Missouri Southern State University
10/08 St. Louis University
10/10 Greenville University
10/11 Truman State University
10/14 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts and Science
10/15 UMSL
10/21 Southeast Missouri State University
10/22 Washington University
10/25 University of Kansas
10/28 Missouri S & T
