GUIDANCE RESOURCES
OAK RIDGE R6 GUIDANCE
Karen Schroeder
Thank you for visiting my page! I am enjoying my 24th year here in this school district and my first as the high school guidance counselor. My family resides in Cape Girardeau. In my spare time, I take care of my family and work a second job. I am honored to be a long standing member of the staff. It's so awesome to see whole families that I have taught! (No, this does not make me old.)
Senior Scholarship Opportunities:
https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h-foundation/scholarships
ACT
Registering for the ACT is quick, easy, and may be completed online.
Before you can register for the ACT, you will need to create your free ACT Web account at www.actstudent.org. This account allows you to:
Register for the ACT
Change your Test Option, Test Date, or Test Center
Add, change, or delete college choices
Receive e-mail updates from ACT about your registration
View your scores and score report at no charge
Request and pay for score reports to addition colleges after you test
The Oak Ridge High School ACT Code is 262-470.
View the ACT website for testing dates, fees, test centers, etc. www.act.org/
Practice for ACT by clicking HERE
If you have further questions, contact your school counselor.
PSAT/SAT
Contact the school counselor regarding application for the SAT. The Oak Ridge High School SAT Code is 262-470.
View the PSAT / SAT website for testing dates, fees, test centers, etc. HERE
Graduation Requirements
A Total of 24 Units are Required for Graduation. Click here for more information.
A+ Program
Oak Ridge High School has been selected by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an A+ School. The A+ Schools grant provides the opportunity and funding for Oak Ridge to make basic changes designed to guide students in a rigorous program of academics and technical education that will prepare them for the workplace, post-secondary vocation/technical training, or community college education. Learn More
FAFSA
It is the time of year to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for those attending college. Beware of sites like FAFSA.com or websites that take advantage of a typo, for example FASFA. These sites will collect your personal information for their own use and may even charge you money to do so! Scams such as this are called typosquatting. These websites depend on the user making a typographical error such as a misspelling or incorrect phrasing. They also take advantage of a simple mistake such as .com versus .gov.
Any time you utilize a website that requires personal information, double check to ensure you access the correct site. Watch for signs the website isn’t legitimate, such as charging for a free service. When using a search engine don’t automatically choose the first site in the search results. You may also want to bookmark sites that will be used again.
Click here for authentic FAFSA site.
Scholarship Opportunities
College Visits: Please sign up in the office in the College Visit Binder.
** MOVED Cape College Center, Tuesday, September,24th @ 11 am
Mizzou The University of Missouri, Tuesday, September 10th at 8:45am
Murry State University of Kentucky, Tuesday, September 10th @ 11 am
SEMO, Wednesday, September 11th @11am
Missouri National Guard Wednesday, September 25th @ 11 am
Three Rivers Community College, Monday, October 7th @ 11am
Lunch Time Visits:
National Guard Visit during Lunch Monday, September 23rd @ 12:25pm
SEMO if you are planning to attend after graduating and you are considering housing and wanting to apply for scholarships please see the following information regarding deadlines. November 1st is the suggested application date for housing contract completion and December 1st is the early admission consideration and scholarship guarantee deadline. Your students can apply online at the following site:https://semo.edu/admissions/apply.html.
PSAT Assessment: 11th Graders Test date October 16th with Mrs. McClanahan. $17 cash or check payable to Oak Ridge R6 due to Mrs. McClanahan no later than September 11th, 2019 to register for your assessment. FREE PRACTICE https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
SCHOLARSHIPS:
AES Engineering Scholarship $500.00 Deadline for entry: October 6, 2019 http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Due by November 5th apply https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm **Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
Amco Ranger Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year May 30, 2020 due date Apply @ https://amcoranger.com/amco-ranger-scholarship/
Southeast Missouri State University