Weekly Update
Northwest Missouri State University-Maryville, MO
When: 11/19/24 @ 1:00 pm
Where: RP Library
Students must schedule in their Naviance account. Naviance is located under district bookmarks/Clever. Follow the How-To Video posted at the bottom.
Must Schedule at least 4 hours prior to the event start time.
Grand Canyon University-Phoenix, AZ
When: 11/26/24 @ 9:00 am
Where: RP Library
Students must schedule in their Naviance account. Naviance is located under district bookmarks/Clever. Follow the How-To Video posted at the bottom.
Must Schedule at least 4 hours prior to the event start time.
Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy
June 8th - June 13, 2025
Diesel Technician Internship
- Hands-on training
- Scholarships/ tuition reimbursement
- Paid internship- rotations each semester for 2 years
- 7-8 weeks at campus labs
- 7-8 weeks at Foley Equipment
- Sponsored students keep tools and toolbox worth $14,000
- Long-term, diverse career opportunities
- $2,500 stipend per semester*
Firefighter Training
Jan. 7th - May 21st.
This course will prepare students to take the MO. Division of Fire Safety certification exams in order to become certified firefighters. Additionally students will be trained to take the state exam in hazardous materials incident response at both the awareness and operation levels.
Cass Career Center- Open House
Cass Career Center serves as the career and technical school for high school students in your district. Located in Harrisonville, it offers a diverse range of career exploration opportunities in fields such as health sciences, criminal justice/CSI, EMT, welding, teaching professions, automotive technology, fire science, construction technology, marketing, and agriculture. Most programs are designed for two years (covering the junior and senior years).
Open House
Thursday, November 21, from 4-7 p.m.
This come-and-go event will feature instructors, alumni, and current students who are eager to provide information and demonstrations.
In the meantime, you can learn more about Cass Career Center on our website - www.casscareercenter.com or you can call us at 816.380.3253.
Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship program
Benefits:
4-year, full-tuition coverage
Monthly Stipend
Summer training and leadership development
Career paths in the US Navy
Commission as a Navy Officer upon graduation
United States Naval Academy
Sunday, November 24, 2024
1 PM - 3 PM
Check-in will start at 12:30 PM
National World War I Museum - Auditorium
2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
What is it? Select public institutions will charge no more than 150% of in-state tuition and select private institutions will offer a 10% tuition discount. Visit the MSEP website for a list of participating institutions. Out-of-State Colleges offering In-State or Reduced Tuition for Missouri Residents. Students should verify the tuition details directly with the college admissions office as information can change without notification. Discounts may be available at other colleges not listed below.
Eligibility Criteria: Multi-state tuition reciprocity program between select institutions in KS, IL, IN, MN, MI, MO, ND, NE, & WI.
ACT Power Prep
When: 12/2/2024
From 8:00am-12:45pm ( Lunch is not included)
Where: Ray-Pec High School
This class includes practical and relevant information on how to increase your ACT score. It shows you how to control the test and not let it control you! The workshop covers what will be on the test and how to master test-taking techniques. This class is not a practice test! Learn general ideas about the ACT as a whole and the individual tests:
English- Learn what ACT test-writers are looking for and how to approach different types of questions.
Math- Learn what problem-solving skills and math skills you need.
Reading - Learn your best method for doing well on ACT reading.
Science- Learn common question types and what’s really required to do well.
After School ACT Prep Class
After School ACT Prep Class Registration - We will be offering a 2-week after school prep course before the national ACT Tests given in October, December, February, and April.
Registration is currently open for the Prep Course being offered
Registration Is limited
Cost: $45
Please reach out to Bridget Eischeid bridget.eischeid@raypec.org or Lisa Roberts lisa.roberts@raypec.org
if you have any questions about the After School ACT Prep Course.
Visit myscholarshipcentral.org to find local scholarships. My Scholarship Central connects students to financial resources for college. Students are matched to local scholarships and interest-free loan programs after completing a general application. There are so many opportunities for Missouri students. You must make an account, but this is a great resource for finding scholarships for the Kansas City area.
Get your FSA IDs Today
Even though the FAFSA doesn’t open until December 1. students and parents can create their FSA IDs at any time.
The FAFSA requires both students and parents to create an FSA ID, which acts as their digital signature. The verification process can take up to three days before it’s available to use, so we recommend helping students and their families complete this process ASAP to ensure it’s ready to use when the FAFSA goes live.
FSA ID Assistance
Virtual sessions for counselors, students and families are available by appointment on Mondays & Wednesdays 11am-1pm and 5-7pm. To set up a time to connect, click on this link or visit http://www.mofafsa.org/kansascity and scroll down to the resource section.
MAINTAINING YOUR A+ REQUIREMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL
To maintain your A+ eligibility, you must meet the following requirements:
- Attend an A+ School for two consecutive years prior to graduation
- Graduate with an unweighted overall GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale for grades 9-12 (Notice: The Department for Higher Learning WILL NOT ROUND UP to meet the GPA requirement.)
- Graduate with an overall attendance rate of at least 95 percent for grades 9-12
- Perform 50 hours of district supervised, unpaid tutoring or mentoring
- Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the use of alcohol and unlawful drugs (No More than 10 days of OSS to be qualified or 20 points)
- Must score proficient or advanced on the state level Algebra I End of Course Exam OR must have a combined ACT math score AND high school GPA in accordance with the attached scale.
For More Information please go to the Missouri Department Higher Education State Link