NUHS Guidance Office News
May 2024
May Updates
Important Dates
May 8 - Senior Awards, 7:00 PM
May 16 - Academic Awards, 6:30 PM
May 23 - Senior Walk & Graduation Rehearsal, 8:30 AM
May 24 - Graduation, 7pm
May 27 - Memorial Day, no school
May 31 - last day of school
Link to school calendar: https://www.n-union.k12.oh.us/protected/MasterCalendar.aspx
Academic, Employment & Military Signing Day
What a fun event for our seniors as they committed to college, employment, or the military. Mrs. Cahill took many pictures and they are all posted here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559404970845
Looking for a job?
We receive a ton of requests this time of the year from local employers looking to hire students. We compile everything on this list, which gets sent out with the announcements every morning. As of now, there is one employer looking, but there will be many more added the closer we get to the end of the school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBufrXfKdLP5xdjw-gZ8aIsjlAVUWVoz8zZy_Qouk2A/edit?usp=sharing
Tri-Rivers Info
The priority deadline to apply to attend Tri-Rivers Career Center has passed, but they are still accepting applications through August 1st. Students will be considered after the priority deadline if there are openings in the desired program. Students should see Mrs. Willis if they have any questions.
Summer School
NUHS will once again offer summer school for students who need to make up credits. Information was mailed out to students who should attend. In addition, we are offering an independent study phys ed class for anyone who needs a phys ed credit. See Mrs. Willis for more information.
Junior Class Info
We will have an optional junior class meeting later this month for our junior students to review college application information for the Class of 2025. We are still working on a date and time, and will communicate that to students as soon as it is set up.
Testing Dates
May 10 - AP Art Studio Portfolio deadline
May 13 - AP Calculus AB, 8:00 AM
May 16 - AP Biology, 12:00 PM
May 17 - AP Physics, 8:00 AM
ACT Testing
Juniors will test in the spring. NU will register the juniors for testing. This in-school test event is separate from the national test dates and sign up process below.
Students sign up here for the national test dates: https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org You will choose the location and date to take the test. If you have previously tested, you have an ACT ID and an account set up. ACT ID can be found at the top of the scoresheet in the student Google folder.
Mrs. Willis has fee waivers for those who qualify. Fee waivers do not cover a late registration fee. See her for information. Only juniors and seniors can use a fee waiver.
Cost: $68. $93 for ACT with the Writing Section.
Test Prep is available through a program called ON TO COLLEGE for all NUHS students. Seniors already have an account set up. More info will be available about this program in English and math classes.
Other free test prep is available here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html
Link to dates and registration deadlines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y_sjdUqCUPsOzwgmL4d4vSuR70YnZ5XfUqtmfINRY0c/edit?usp=sharing
Senior Corner - Important Info for the Class of 2024!
Seniors are wrapping up their time at NUHS! Final transcripts will be sent out approximately a week after graduation. Students filled out a form as to where it should be sent. Please see our "TO-DO" list below for everything seniors should be working on!
Schedule of Events for May 23 & 24
May 23rd:
8:30 Senior class photo (if kids are late, they will not be in the photo. Please be on time)
8:35 Leave NUHS for senior walk through NUMS & NUES
9:15 Graduation Rehearsal begins
11:30 Senior Class Luncheon at Benny's Pizza (Marysville)
May 24th:
6:00 Doors Open for the Gym for graduation
6:15 Seniors need to be at the HS
7:00 Graduation begins
"Old" Senior Info - but still very important!!!
Seniors - make sure you are meeting all deadlines! Especially for college applications and scholarships. The info posted below should be helpful. Make sure you are checking the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for updates (Turn those notifications ON) Read your email. Listen to the announcements.
Senior Information Sessions have started - please see this calendar for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R6O92PqWuqvVjr0VcJMoopDXiL5jdh_E3M83j7VybOs/edit?usp=sharing
Information from the September parent meeting is posted in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom and here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mwWMId28Afaj29-JqkMA60MJnOI7xjWD?usp=drive_link
FAFSA
The FAFSA finally opened up on December 31st, and there are a lot of technical issues this year with the new form. If you haven't been able to file it - keep trying! Many colleges have pushed back their FAFSA Priority deadlines.
Scholarships Available!
https://sites.google.com/nu-district.org/nuhsscholarshipinformation/home
The Scholarship list is now being sent out weekly, on Friday afternoons. The Union County Foundation has already opened up their applications and there will be many, many more added to this list in the upcoming weeks.
How do seniors receive this list?
It is posted in the Class of 2024 google classroom
It is emailed to all seniors, including those at Tri-Rivers, and the TRCC staff
It is posted on the website (link above)
It is posted in various places in the school building
Do you need a transcript? Are you using Common App?
Link to request a transcript: NUHS Transcript Request form Any senior who needs a transcript will use this form to request one. Please remember to mark whether or not you want your test scores to appear on your transcript. If you are filling out common app, you only need to do this once.
NOTE: if you are using Common App, the same transcript goes to every college on your list, so it will have to be one way or the other for every college.
Common App Info: What is Common App handout (English).pdf.pdf
NU Common App Cheat Sheet: common app cheat sheet.pdf
Important Senior Dates for later on in the school year....
May 1 - Academic, Armed Forces & Employment Signing Day, 9:00 AM
May 8 - Senior Awards, 7:00 PM - seniors who are receiving awards will receive an invitation by email and snail mail.
May 17 - Last Day for Seniors
May 23 - Senior Walk & Graduation Rehearsal, 8:30 AM - followed by senior luncheon at Benny's (transportation is available)
May 24 - Graduation, 7:00 PM
Resources
SAT Testing
SAT Testing: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
You choose the location for testing.
Free Test Prep: Khan Academy Free SAT Prep
Free Practice Tests: SAT Practice Tests
SAT is making the transition to all digital testing - the first one is March 2024.
Link to dates and registration deadlines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y_sjdUqCUPsOzwgmL4d4vSuR70YnZ5XfUqtmfINRY0c/edit?usp=sharing
North Union High School Guidance Office
Jennifer Willis, School Counselor Email: jwillis@nu-district.org
Barbara Patterson, Social Worker Email: bpatterson@nu-district.org
Candace Hunt, Guidance Office admin assistant
Website: https://www.n-union.k12.oh.us/Guidance.aspx
Location: North Union High School, 401 N. Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344
Phone: 740-943-3012
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