FT. Recovery High School Guidance/Scholarship Newsletter



|Ft. Recovery High School |September 2015 |

|Guidance/Scholarship Newsletter | |

Mrs. Amy Kaiser, FRHS Guidance Counselor

kaisera@

General News

Mrs. Kaiser will be visiting all SENIORS and JUNIORS in English classes the week of September 14 to discuss several topics and hand out a lot of information. Several of these documents can be found at (click on high school > guidance homepage).

Juniors interested in taking the PSAT must see Mrs. Kaiser. Cost is $15, and the test will be given on October 14.

Distinguished Young Women (formerly Ohio Junior Miss): DYW recognizes the ideals and achievements of bright and talented HS senior girls. It is NOT a beauty contest. Scholarships are awarded, and it is free to enter the contest. For more information see flyer outside the guidance office or visit . Deadline to apply is October 1.

Girls in grades 10-11-12 can compete in the Miss Pumpkin Contest (Bradford) in early October. If interested, see Mrs. Kaiser for details and an application.

~~~~~~~ COLLEGE and CAREER Info ~~~~~~~

1. Students interested in job shadowing at Mercer Health should contact the Education Coordinator at 419-678-5119 to request a job-shadowing packet. Be specific about the area(s) you are interested in (you can list more than one). Students are required to get a Tb test prior to shadowing.

2. The Mercer County Sherriff’s Office sponsors an “explorers program” for students interested in careers in law enforcement. Call Captain Mark Heinll at 419-586-7724 for more information.

3. Looking for a college or a career that’s right for you?

• OhioMeansJobs has a wealth of information about current job openings as well as occupation searches, wages, Ohio colleges, interest inventories, and much more! Website:

i. Start by clicking on Individuals (get started) > K-12 (cardinal with the graduation hat)

ii. Navigate using the Guided Tour

iii. #5-- College and Career Readiness Assessment & Training Center has college test preparation. (You don’t need to register, but if you do, it will save your results.)

iv. If you build a resume on the K-12 side, it is private. Save and post on the adult side () later.

v. Begin building your personalized “backpack” of information!

• The Occupational Outlook Handbook, offers a wealth of information on today’s jobs, wages, duties, and employment trends. This is an outstanding site!

• The College Board: Check out Click on “Students” to begin.

• has links to colleges, universities, career schools, and technical schools (with contact information).   There are also many scholarship links.

• Sinclair Community College has a “career coach” link on their website that is really good! It gives up-to-date statistics about occupations, wages, and how many people are employed in that profession.

• gives you statistics about many colleges across the nation. These are great websites to help you narrow down your choices!

• was designed by students for students, and features first-person accounts of students who have overcome challenges such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers, to go to college.

Vocational:

4. There is a need for skilled labor positions (construction, pipe fitting, sheet metal, electricians, ironworkers, HVAC, heavy equipment operators/engineers, cement and masonry, etc.). See Mrs. Kaiser for more information on Apprenticeship Programs and how to earn a Journeyman’s Card.

5. Manufacturing Careers are in high demand in our area. An increasing number of high-tech jobs are unfilled because the demand is so great. Electricians, Welders, Engineers, etc. are needed. Twenty-five percent of the workforce in West Central Ohio is in manufacturing. The median wage for skilled trades/manufacturing is $50,000 per year.

6. Interested in earning a CDL? Clark State Community College offers several programs for CDL drivers (as well as other specialty areas). Call 866.CDL.4185 or visit clarkstate.edu/truck_driving.php.

7. Apollo Career Center (Lima) offers many adult-education classes and certification programs in skilled trades. Call Doug Durliat at 419.995.8353 if you would like more information.

College:

8. College Visits at FRHS (grades 11-12): Several College/University/Military Representatives visit FRHS each year. Juniors and Seniors should check the calendar outside the guidance office (or on the school website) for upcoming visits. (sign up at least two days prior)

9. Upcoming COLLEGE FAIRS:

• Coldwater High School College Fair: over 35 colleges and military reps will be at the Coldwater HS Commons on September 14, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Shelby County College Fair: will be held at Fort Loramie Junior High Gym on September 16 from 6-7:30 p.m.

• John Jay Center College-Career-Connect Event (Portland, IN): October 7 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Over 15 colleges, financial aid presentations, and much more! Students will be eligible to win door prizes. Call Debbie Howell for more information at 260-729-5525.

• Students with Learning Differences: a college fair will be held at Gahanna Lincoln High School (Columbus Area) on October 7 from 6:30-8 p.m.

• Edison Community College Fair: November 4 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Piqua, OH. RSVP to craterman@edisonohio.edu

10. Many Colleges hold Fall Open Houses (many on Saturdays). Check out the displays by the guidance office, visit the college website, or see Mrs. Kaiser for specific dates. (Here are just a few…)

• Bowling Green: October 31, December 5, February 15

• University of Dayton: September 27, October 18, and November 22 register online at admission.udayton.edu/openhouse

|ACT/SAT Information |

|All students who plan to go to college should take a college entrance exam. An ACT (or SAT) test score is a requirement for admission to many |

|colleges and universities. Stop by the guidance office for more information. |

| |SAT National Test Dates Registration Deadlines |

|ACT National Test Dates Registration Deadlines |October 3, 2015 September 3, 2015 |

|September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 |November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 |

|October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 |December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 |

|December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 |January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 |

|February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 |March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 |

|April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 |May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 |

|June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 |June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 |

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|ACT College and Career Readiness Scores |Students can register for the SAT online at register. Our CEEB |

|English 18 / Math 22 / Reading 22 / Science 23 |code is 362-165. |

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|Students can register for the ACT online at | |

|. Our CEEB code is 362-165. | |

|**IEP/504 students requesting extended time must see Mrs. Kaiser two weeks prior to the registration deadline.** |

FREE Practice Tests:

• “Preparing for the ACT Test” booklets are available in the Guidance Office

• sampletest, onlineprep, or

• (click on K-12 Students > Plan It > Assessments & Training). This is a very good website and has practice AP exams as well.

ACT Prep Courses are also available for a fee. Edison Community College, Sylvan Learning Center and Shelly Poeppelman (Ft.

Loramie) offer classes to review math and English skills, test taking and time management tips, test questions and practice

problems. The classes usually meet 6 weeks prior to each ACT national test date. See Mrs. Kaiser for more information.

11. Catalogs are available in the guidance office that highlight ALL of Ohio’s 2-Year, Private and Public Colleges. These books are excellent resources for students to make comparisons between schools….they let you know enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much, much more! These catalogs can also be accessed online:

• Ohio’s Public Universities:

• Ohio’s Private Colleges and Universities: (click on “resources”, then “Counselor’s Guide”)

• Ohio’s Two-Year Colleges: (click on “resources”, “publications”, then scroll down to “A Guide to Ohio’s Two-Year colleges”)

• You can also find information on non-Ohio colleges via or

12. Public or Private College? Keep all of your options open, and don’t rule out Private Colleges based on the cost! In many cases, you can afford the tuition…apply for the scholarships and grants available to you. Sometimes, you can attend a private school for the same price as a public one! Studies show that students who attend private colleges often graduate 1-2 years earlier than those who attend public colleges.

13. QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving low-income students with admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's best colleges. Typically, QuestBridge scholars are in the top 10% of their high school class, come from households earning less than $60,000 annually for a typical family of four, and may be on their school's free or reduced price lunch program. FRHS had a student participate in the program a few years ago, and it was VERY beneficial! The application is available now at  and is due on September 28, 2015. It is free to apply. 

14. Miami University Bridges Program: Designed to give underrepresented students a taste and feel of Miami U., they will cover their food, lodging, entertainment, and some travel costs of student if accepted to this program. Students who complete Bridges and enroll at Miami’s Oxford campus will receive $10,000-$16,000 in scholarships to Miami! The application for Bridges is available online at muohio.edu/bridges or call 513-529-7576 for more information. Application deadline is September 21.

15. John Jay Center for Learning (affiliated with Ivy Tech State College and Indiana Wesleyan) in Portland, IN offers beginning-level college courses at a very reasonable cost Call 260-729-5525.

16. Prospective College Athletes who plan to play Division I or II sports must register with the appropriate clearinghouse. Both eligibility centers require that test scores (i.e. ACT) be sent directly from the testing agency. See Mrs. Kaiser if you need to register with either of these athletic clearinghouses because I need to mail your transcript to them! Cost is approximately $65.

• NCAA Clearinghouse: new website-- playcollegesports

• NAIA: .

17. Seniors interested in applying to Miami University:

• The fall 2016 Early Decision application deadline is November 15; Students should note that Early Decision is binding. Applicants must contractually agree to withdraw all applications to other colleges and attend Miami if accepted.

• The Early Action deadline for fall 2016 admission is December 1. Priority consideration for admission, merit scholarships, and selection for the University Academic Scholars Program, the University Honors Program, and other competitive admission programs will be given to students completing all application requirements by December 1, 2015.

• The Regular Decision deadline is February 1, 2016.

18. Seniors interested in applying to Ohio State:

• Apply by November 1 for the best chance at scholarships, honors, and scholars programs (all applicants who apply my November 1 will be considered Early Action by default). Applications are reviewed as they come in, so APPLY EARLY, and don’t wait until the last minute!

• Students interested in attending the Columbus campus should use the Common Application (the link is available via OSU’s website). Lima campus students do not need to complete the Common App—you can use OSU Lima’s simplified application.

• ACT (or SAT) scores must be sent directly to OSU from the testing company. The writing test is required.

• You need to submit at least 1 letter of recommendation when applying (max of 3)

• There are 3 admission decisions: admit, deferred, deny

i. If deferred, only academic updates should be submitted (new grades, ACT, etc.) for review

ii. If denied, there is no need to submit new any additional information. The decision is final.

• Engineering students should apply by November 1.

• Beginning in Autumn 2015, all Columbus students will be required to live on campus for 2 years

• The Honors program is for students who wish to be pushed academically and have an interest in research

• The Scholars program is for students who want to reside with other scholars students who share their same interests

• The Morrill Scholars program is open to students who work with a diverse population (church programs, mission work, ESL tutor, etc.) you need not be a minority to apply

Military:

19. Interested in joining the military after graduation?

• You need to take the ASVAB test to be considered for enlistment.

• Military recruiters visit FRHS (and homes) throughout the year. For additional information about a career in the military, visit .

• NROTC (full-tuition) scholarships are available.

• The Army ROTC offers many incentives for students who wish to go to college and enlist in the military. Full-ride scholarships are available. Inquire at your desired college to see if an opportunity exists with the ROTC that might be right for you.

i. University of Dayton contact is Alton Womack, 937/416-5611

ii. Wright State contact is Vince Taylor, 937/775-2581(or 2763)

20. Attention students in grades 9-11: If you are interested in applying for admission to a US Military Academy, start planning NOW. Academy Nomination Applications (US Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies) are due in September or October of your senior year. It is a very prestigious honor to attend a military academy, and admission is highly competitive.

• Junior year is when the Academy application process truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year.

• Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, students must also request nominations from a designated nomination category. Applications for seniors may be requested through Senator Brown’s website: and must be submitted by September 23.

• Freshmen, Sophomores and Middle School students who will be graduating from high school between 2017 and 2021 may register for our Future Falcons Program (Air Force Academy). This program is designed for students in 6th grade through their first semester of their junior year. Once they register, we will place their name in a database and send them periodic mailings. The mailings are designed to keep them informed about the Academy and updated on what they need to be doing to be competitive for an appointment to the Academy.

• Anyone interested in entering the Air Force Academy can contact Major Steven Babcock, USAFA Admissions Liaison Officer at: 937-431-2198 (H), 937-255-1282 (W), or Steven.babcock@wpafb.af.mil for more information

• See Mrs. Kaiser ASAP if you are interested in a US Military Academy.

21. Juniors might want to attend a Summer Seminar to see what life as a cadet is all about. Go to the website of the academy of your choice and look under “Admissions” for more information.

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SCHOLARSHIPS / GRANTS / LOANS:

These are in order by due date. See Mrs. Kaiser for additional information.

1. Imagine America Scholarship for 2015 graduates: FRHS can select up to three students to receive this $1000 scholarship—FRHS will award this to the first 3 eligible students who apply each year. Only recent high school graduates who are qualified applicants and who meet the following recommended guidelines should apply: Likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education, high school grade point average of 2.5 or greater, financial need, and demonstrated voluntary community service during the senior year Students must plan to attend a “career college” (such as Lincoln Tech or Kaplan) to be eligible. Students should visit the website for more information and a list of participating schools. Apply online at imagine-. IA scholarships for the class of 2016 will be available in January.

2. Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation is offering $1000-$5000 grants to individuals looking to take a continuing education course (such as welding or diesel mechanics) or attend vocational/technical college. Apply online at . Grants are awarded throughout the year.

3. Sussle Scholarship ($500): Sussle is an encyclopedia of the things YOU care about. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. Eligibility: HS seniors and college students. See to enter. Deadlines: end of each month.

4. Zumper, a free apartment rental search site it sponsoring a $1,000 college scholarship. As a background on Zumper, here are their listings for Columbus: . They are looking for outstanding students who have helped their classmates or community in a tremendous way. Maybe you started a club that raised $10,000 for charity, or championed recycling and sustainable practices across campus. Scholarship link can be found at: and is due April 15 and November 15 of each year

5. 4-H Scholarships: Ohio 4-H offers a variety of scholarships to its members—most of these being for current year graduates and a few for members already attending college. The application and information is available on the Website at . Click on the 4H for Youth>Teens>Awards & Scholarships. Check the website for more details and deadlines.

6. Catholic Order of Foresters offers a $5000 fraternal scholarship to HS juniors. Applications will be accepted January 1 – August 31 of each year. Applicants must be individually insured COF members in good standing for at least two years prior to applying See for more information.

7. US Bank Scholarships: U.S. Bank will again award many $1000-$5000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to enroll next fall at an eligible four-year college participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program. Further details, including college or university eligibility, can be found on the website. Students can apply online at: now through September 17.

8. Class of 2015 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program is open to athletes who have a minimum “B” average. $10 Wendy’s gift cards will be awarded to the first 25,000 students that complete an application. Info can be found at: . Apply by October 2.

9. AES Engineers Scholarship ($500-open to all majors): Applicants must answer one of the essay questions from the website at . Their belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Deadline is October 7, 2015.

10. Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship: Middle or high school students who have made a difference through volunteering can apply online for this $1,000 award at . Submission deadline is November 3.

11. Notre Dame Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program is for students who demonstrate high academic, moral, leadership and service. Program benefits include $25,000 per year. Visit hesburgh-yusko.nd.edu., call 574-631-1111 or email hysp@nd.edu with any questions. Deadline to apply is November 15.

12. Students applying for scholarships at Bowling Green: top scholarships deadline is December 7 and all other Freshman scholarships are due January 15.

13. National Co-Op Scholarships are available to students entering a WACE partner college (University of Toledo and Cincinnati are examples) in the 2016-17 academic year. A recent FR graduate did receive one of these scholarships(. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to apply. Visit for more information. Deadline is February 15.

14. Loans for Future Medical Students: The Medical Educational Foundation Academy of Medicine of Lima and Allen County usually offers no-interest loans to assist with tuition while students are in medical school. If interested, call Susan L. Hubbell, M.D. at (419) 226-9810.

15. Looking for more scholarships?

a. Try a Google search (ex. “scholarships for communications majors”)

b.

c. (they have links for your specific age (HS, college, adult), and grade!)

d.

e. to register for a $2500 scholarship to a Christian College

f. needalift (sponsored by the American Legion)

**Remember: you should never pay to apply for a scholarship.

16. Don’t get scammed on practice tests and financial aid/scholarship apps--watch for warning signs!

a. You have to pay a fee or “taxes”

b. Credit card or bank account information required

c. Money-back offers or guarantees

d. Provides “exclusive” information

e. Unsolicited emails or phone calls

Report scams to the proper authorities (BBB, Attorney General, National Fraud Information Center, etc.).

|Job Opportunities |Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities |

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|Ft. Recovery Industries is looking for part-time employees. Applicants must |The FR Athletic Boosters needs volunteers to work concessions at upcoming |

|be 18 years old and able to work M-F 4:30-10:30 p.m. Apply at FRI or call |events. School organizations can earn some money while working at these |

|419-375-4121 for more information. |events. Contact Greg Schmitz at gregschmitz78@. |

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|Jennifer’s Cleaning Service is looking for dependable, hard-working |Fort Recovery is celebrating its 225th year anniversary in June 2016. The |

|employees. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and able to work M/W/F |committee is looking for students and community members to help make the |

|from 4-8:30 p.m.. Call 419-852-3994. |celebration memorable and fun! Please attend the planning meetings on the |

| |3rd Thursday (note the new meeting dates) of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings |

|Mercer Health is looking for someone to work in the dish room from 4-8 p.m. |will be held in the Community Room of the new Athletic Complex. Contact |

|Apply at the hospital. |Roger Broerman (419/375-4738), Bob Hull (419/852-9542) if you have questions.|

|Students participating in Co-Op Programs at college can do their Co-Ops here |All are welcome! |

|at home! Just contact a local business or the Mercer County Community | |

|Development Department for more information. (The same is true for |Anyone interested in Big Brothers/Big Sisters should see Mrs. Kaiser. High |

|internships and Journeyman’s training.) |School students are needed on Thursdays after school at St. Henry Elementary.|

| |Applications are due September 11. |

|Go to for information on jobs in | |

|Mercer/Auglaize Counties! |Psi Iota Xi Sorority is in need of student volunteers for various activities |

|Request Career Exploration is a great feature for HS students who wish to job|throughout the year. Contact Cathy Etzler at 419-852-2572 for more |

|shadow in the area. There are so many benefits to job shadowing—experience |information. |

|in a career field, opportunities to explore several careers in one day, and | |

|making connections for future job opportunities/references. | |

| |BE SURE TO LOG YOUR SERVICE HOURS, ACADEMIC AWARDS, AND ACTIVITIES! |

|Every HS student is encouraged to job shadow. See Mrs. Kaiser for the |This will be extremely helpful to you when filling out scholarship, job, and |

|necessary forms to request a job shadowing day. |college applications. Documentation can also be used for induction into |

| |National Honor Society. |

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| |Log forms are available in the Guidance Office. |

|Check the job/service postings outside of the Guidance Office for updates throughout the month! |

This and That

Any families interested in hosting an exchange student can contact Julie Lee, International Student Exchange, at julieshmiller@.

The Ohio Department of Health’s Help Me Grow program provides information and support for first time mothers. Contact Sandy Dorsten at 419-586-1721 for more information.

The National Council for Adoption offers help to expectant moms who need advice. Adoption gives you and your child the opportunity to live your lives to the fullest and not limit each other’s chances. They ask that you consider the possibilities by calling 1-866-355-7965 or visiting .

State of the Heart Hospice offers several bereavement services:

• Children, Pre-Teen, Teen and Adult Grief Groups

• Remembrance Gathering

• Camp Harmony (weekend retreat for families)

• Camp BEARable will be held in July. The camp is FREE for children ages 6-15 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Applications can be found at .

Call Ashlee Carter if you have any questions 800-417-7535

Need counseling? I have lots of information on private counseling services in the area…just ask!

Please Visit the FRHS Guidance Website at

(click on High School > Guidance Homepage)

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Upcoming Dates:

September 14 Coldwater College Fair

September 15 Heidelberg College Rep.

September 16 Ft. Loramie College Fair

September 18 Ball State College Rep.

September 28 BGSU College Rep.

October 7 John Jay Center College

and Career Fair

October 14 PSAT Test

October 23 End of 1st nine weeks

November 3 Americanism Test

Tri-Star Presentation for

Sophomores

November 12, 17 Parent Teacher Conf.

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