NPHS Weekly Counseling Update
May 13, 2024
The End of Another School Year is Quickly Approaching!
It's hard to believe, but we are getting close to wrapping up the end of our third year at North Point! THANK YOU for your continued support in making it another incredible school year!
- Seniors' Last Day is Friday, May 24
- Students in Grades 9-11 Last Day is Thursday, May 30
Please note that both May 29 & May 30 are EARLY RELEASE DAYS with school ending at 12:05 pm for all 9-11 grade students at NPHS.
Parent/Student Event Presentations
If you have been unable to attend previous Parent/Student events I have included the links below for you to view the presentations. Please reach out with any questions that you may have.
Planning for College (9th-11th)
College-bound Senior Seminar (12th)
Collegiate Athletics Recruitment, Eligibility and Scholarship (9-12)
Exploring WSD Programs (9-12)
PROSPECTIVE Lindenwood University LION DAY!!!
Lindenwood University’s COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH invites you to a Prospective Lion Day at the new WENTZVILLE RECREATION CENTER that hosts Lindenwood classroom and meeting spaces.
Register by April 18 to be entered into the raffle drawing for free Lindenwood swag and tickets to varying campus events!
Upcoming AP Exams!!!
If you are registered to take an AP Exam, please click on this LINK to read about important information about your exam such as:
- Testing date
- Your testing room number
- Time to report to room
- Exam day reminders
- Other special instructions
Interested in DUAL ENROLLMENT at SCC for next school year??!!
If you were not able to attend the Dual Enrollment meeting for St. Charles Community College please click on the PRESENTATION for you review. Please see Mrs. Pardo if you have further questions or would like an application.
SENIOR GRAD NIGHT!!!
Class of 2024 Grad Night Registration
The Grad Night celebration is on
- Sunday, June 2nd 10PM- June 3rd 5AM
- 18 N. Central in O'Fallon, MO. Seniors can bring one guest (current high school Junior/Senior or 2023 North Point Grad).
- Senior and Guest tickets are $60. Cost includes entry into the event, food/drinks, and all activities (hypnotist, laser tag, demolition ball, photo booth, axe throwing, caricature artist and more!!).
- Seniors will also receive a Swag Bag with Gifts, T-Shirt, Attendance Prize ($50-75 value), and have a chance to win one of many amazing Raffle Prizes (value $100-$200), including a GRAND PRIZE worth $500!! Registration is now open for Grad Night for the Class of 2024
Printable PDF: Class of 2024 Grad Night Registration Information
Grad Night Volunteers Needed
We need NPHS parents, guardians, teachers and coaches that are willing help make the Senior Grad Night Lock-In Party successful by donating items, helping to set up on June 2nd, and/or chaperoning on June 2nd/June 3rd at 18th North Central in O'Fallon. The Grad Committee has planned a lot of fun activities for the seniors and their guests to enjoy, but we need assistance in preparing for the festivities and monitoring the activities to ensure safety. PLEASE REVIEW THE AVAILABLE SLOTS BELOW AND SIGN UP WHERE YOU CAN HELP!
Volunteer Sign-Up: SignUpGenius
Grad Night Amazon Wishlist
The North Point High School Grad Night Committee is part of the Grizzly Way Booster Club, a tax exempt organization. We are seeking donations to use as attendance prizes during our Lock-in party event on Graduation night. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21M9GNSE9QJW5?ref_=wl_share
Please send all questions to nphsgradnight@gmail.com!!
You can also follow North Point High School Grad Night on Facebook and Twitter.
9th and 10th Grade
- Continue to work on your GPA (need 2.5 unweighted GPA)
- Continue to work on your attendance (need 95%)
- Talk to Mrs. Pardo about tutoring, as many freshmen and sophomore do not start their hours until Junior year.
- You can do Job Shadowing, please see Mrs. Pardo for more information if interested in this opportunity.
Tutoring
- Students must attend a one-time training before beginning their hours.
- Two trainings a month are offered, one during the school day and one after school. Please sign up HERE for a training on May 15th.
11th and 12th Grade
- A+ Students can participate in Job Shadowing to earn hours
The other opportunities offered after attending Tutor Training:
- Chautauqua Application
- Special Opportunities, link available when there are opportunities (Evening & Sat events)
- Elementary Classroom tutoring (Instructions on A+ Contact List)
A+ Nights at SCC!!!
St. Charles Community College is hosting presentations for high school seniors and their parents to learn all about the A+ Scholarship program and the next steps at SCC. Topics covered include:
SCC Admissions and Application Information
Academic Advising
A+ New Student Checklist
A+ Program Eligibility & Requirements
Eligible Costs
SCC Dates & Deadlines
Dates for the Event
May 21st, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location
St. Charles Community College - Conoyer Hall Auditorium
Questions can be directed to SCC Admissions Office at 636-922-8500 or email admissions@stchas.edu.
Seniors - Requesting Transcipts
As we being move through the second semester, this is just a reminder that students must go through XELLO to request transcripts.
Open XELLO APP
From their dashboard, under Goals & Plans, students click College Planning.
Under College applications, select the institution to which they’d like their transcript sent.
Under the Application checklist they find Transcript.
To the right, they click Request.
A banner at the top of the screen will indicate the request was sent.
ACT/SAT
If you plan to sign up for an upcoming ACT test or the SAT Test PLEASE make sure you are listing North Point High School in Wentzville as your high school. Our zip code is 63385 and our School Code is 260021. We will not send scores to schools for you at this time.
- Fee waivers available for students on Free/Reduced Lunch
- Colleges have no preference between the two tests
- Some colleges don't require test scores and continue to be test optional
Mental/Physical Health Support and Resources
WSD Mental Health Resource Web
For urgent mental health crisis outside of school hours, please call the 24-Hour Youth Connection Helpline: Phone 636-642-0642, Text BSAFE to 31658, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room
NPHS Student Center Team
(A-G) Mrs. VanRonzelen - kristinavanronzelen@wsdr4.org
(H-O) Ms. Garr - hayleygarr@wsdr4.org
(P-Z) Mrs. Haley - meridithhaley@wsdr4.org
College/Career/A+ Program: Mrs. Pardo - melissapardo@wsdr.org
Educational Support Counselor: Heather Hanvy - heatherhanvy@wsdr4.org
Registrar: Mrs. Shumaker - kellieshumaker@wsdr4.org
Secretary: Mrs. Ritchey - jodyritchey@wsdr4.org