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SAT Test Dates
PSAT
Wed., Oct 13, 2010
8 am

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Wednesday Bulletins
The Counseling Office communicates all information regarding college and financial aid through this bulletin. It is posted in all Senior English and American Government classes.
Copies are available to students in the Counseling Office,
and new ones will be available every other Wednesday.
   
Class Information
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors!!
Are you service-minded? Have you contributed to your community?
Check out the OSCAR Scholarship opportunity as well as others through the
Olathe Public Schools Foundation.
Contact your school counselor or check us out at
www.olatheschools.com/foundation.

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Quick Tips for High School Seniors

The Counseling Office communicates all information regarding college and financial aid through this bulletin. It is posted in all Senior English and American Government classes. Copies are available to students in the Counseling Office, and new ones will be available every other Wednesday.

Your counselors are here to help you achieve your educational goals. Now is the time to start thinking about your plans for next year. Many colleges require admission by October 1 st or November 1 st to be considered for scholarship money through that particular school. Don't put off applying and miss out on an opportunity because you just didn't make the deadlines. Admission is your first step to furthering your education.  We will send official transcripts to the college of your choice. You need only to come in and sign up on the request list. Transcripts are printed on Wednesday and Friday.

  • The only thing better than one campus visit is several campus visits.
  • Don't take your friends with you on a campus visit. This not a time to party, but a time to learn about the school.
  • Make an appointment with the Admissions Office.
  • Make sure you see the campus, look at the housing options, and have a meeting with the financial aids office to see if you qualify for assistance and to find out what you must do get it.
  • Make an appointment to visit the department of the area in which you plan to major, if you know what that major will be.
  • Learn about the terminology used by colleges. The more reading you do the better prepared you will be to ask questions on your visit.
  • ACT's and SAT's, recommendations, activities, and essays are all important, but they take a backseat to the transcript. Your grades ARE important.
  • When it comes to activities, quality is valued more than quantity. The same goes for essays and recommendations.
  • Talk with as many people as possible. Be certain to talk with your counselor and to utilize the resources of your counseling center.
  • Above all, take time to enjoy the present.
Graduation Requirements
OLATHE DISTRICT SCHOOLS
To graduate from Olathe North High School, a student must earn 24 credits, 18 of which are required:
- 4 credits - English
- 3 credits - Math
- 3 credits - Social Studies
- 3 credits - Science
- 1 credit - PE/Health
- 1 credit - Applied Communic.
- 1 credit - Technology
- 1 credit - Fine Arts
- 1 credit - Practical/Consm. Stds 		Board of Regents - Qualifed Admissions Curriculum
To be admitted to one of the state universities, (Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, Pittsburg State, University of Kansas, or Wichita State) students must meet one of three criteria:
ACT composite of 21 OR Rank in the top 1/3 of the graduating class OR Complete this curriculum with a 2.0 GPA
-  4 Units of English
-  3 credits of Social Studies
-  3 credits of Math - must begin with Algebra 1 or higher class
-  3 credits of Science - one must be chemistry or physics
-  1 credit of Computer Technology 		Board of Regents - Kansas Scholars Curriculum
This is a state-sponsored scholarship program. Names of students who complete this curriculum are sent to the Board of Regents along with the student's GPA. The Board determines the State Scholars; these are the students who can apply for the following need-based scholarships: Kansas State Scholar Scholarship, Nursing Scholarship, Teaching Scholarship, Minority Scholarhip. These scholarships range from $50 - $1,000 and must be used at a Kansas college or university. To be considered as a scholar, this curriculum must be met:
- 4 credits of English
- 3 credits of Social Studies
- 4 credits of Math, must begin with Algebra 1 or higher class
- 3 credits of Science - must be biology, chemistry, and physics
- 1 credit of Computer Technology
- 2 credits of Foreign Language - must be the same language
Guidance Counselors

Mr. Bob Duncan

Works with students whose last names begin with Ro - Z.

Is the primary contact for the following:

  • College Now/QuickStep
  • College Representatives
    /College Night
  • Testing and assessment
  • Military opportunities
    / academies
  • S.I.T. Member and case manager
  • Night school

Mrs. Tammie Milke

Works with students whose last names begin with Le - Ri.

Is the primary contact for the following:

  • New Students Orientation
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Senior awards
  • S.I.T. Member and case manager
  • A.V.I.D.

Mrs. Cherie Smith

Works with students whose last names begin with A - D.

Is the primary contact for the following:

  • School-to-Career and Vocational / Technical programs
  • Career Counseling
  • Six-year planner
  • S.I.T. Member and case manager
  • Distinguished Scholars
  • Phase V coordination (night school)
  • 21st Century Programs

 
Jane Hosey-Stern

Will be in the building 1/2 time and will be the primary contact for the following:

  • Student support groups
  • Classroom anti-bullying
    curriculum

 

 

Mr. Glen Strecker

Works with students whose last names begin with E - La.

Is the primary contact for the following:

  • ELL / Multi-
    Cultural Programs
  • Enrollment / Master Schedule Coordination
  • Alternative School Programs
  • S.I.T. Member and case manager
Support Staff

Mrs. Rebecca Berciunas

  • Secretary for the counselors
  • Assists with permanent records and transcipts
  • Fluent in Spanish

 

Mrs. Sherri Bredemeier

  • Data entry secretary
  • Student registration information
  • Locker combinations
  • Vocational Resource Educator
  • Monitors student progress with Career & Tech educators
  • Supports IEP accommodations

Mrs. Francie Pollom

  • School social worker
  • Student Intervention Team member
  • Provides individual and group counseling

Mr. Tom Salas

  • School Psychologist
  • Serves on Student Internvention Team and coordinates evaluation, support and monitoring students referred for assistance
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Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of Olathe USD 233 not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, handicap, or disability in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone (913) 780-7000. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 may be directed to the Executive Director of Special Services at (913) 780-7024. Interested persons, including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to, and usable by, disabled persons by calling the Executive Director of Special Services.