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October 2024
AP Test Registration & Payment: The window for making AP test payments opens October 14th and will remain open through November 12th. If you are enrolled in an AP course and plan to take an AP exam, check your email for more information about registering for exams.
ACT Prep Info: ACT Prep for the October ACT is currently running on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 after school. All students will need to provide their own transportation. Interested students should see Mrs. Ginger for a permission slip.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Fort Osage High School will host Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday October 21st and Tuesday October 22nd from 3:00-7:00 pm and Thursday October 24th from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and to help ensure your student’s success. Counselors will also be available to meet during this time if there is anything you would like to visit with them about.
College/Career Fair Info: October 23 is the College and Career Fair. Between October 1-9, students will have the opportunity to choose 5 sessions to participate in. Final schedules will be available with your first hour teacher the morning of the fair. Make sure to think about your future college and career plans to help make your selections!
NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse: Athletes, please make sure you are in contact with your coaches and Mr. Duis regarding your NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse status. In order to be eligible to play sports in college, you must go through the Clearinghouse. If you have any questions that your coach does not have the answer to, see Mr. Duis in the Counseling Center!
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Seniors who are furthering their education next year will want to file a FAFSA. Please note: Students who are planning on using their A+ are required to file. Completing your FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal grants, state grants, student loans, and work study. The application will open December 1st. You can begin preparing now by creating an FSA ID for the student and one parent as well as collecting tax documents from 2023. For more information, refer to the College and Career Resources website under the “Financial Aid” tab.
A+ Information: A+ enrollment for freshmen students started in September. Mrs. Ginger will speak to freshmen students about the A+ Program in their English class and give all students an enrollment form. Enrollment forms will also be mailed home and emailed. Signed enrollment forms are due by December 1st. For more information, refer to the College and Career Resources website under the “A+ Program” tab.
Students! Click here to make your selections for the College and Career Fair on October 23! If you do not make your own selections by October 9, sessions will be chosen for you!
Seniors will have the opportunity to schedule their own job shadow or college visit on October 22. Students interested in participating must submit a permission form to the Counseling Center by October 18. Students who choose not to participate in a job shadow or college visit will have a study hall during the morning of October 22.
The My Scholarship Central general application is open! Students can start the process of applying to more than 150 scholarship programs today. Visitmyscholarshipcentral.orgto begin.
Greater KC Crime Stoppers & Metro Chiefs & Sheriffs Association Scholarship
We've all heard the saying, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", but what does that look like in action? Check out the video below for an example of what it can look like when we live lives of good character and seek out opportunities to do unto others.
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If you are a current student and have applied to a college or university and need your transcript sent to them, click here to submit your transcript request.
