COUNSELORS' CORNER
See scholarships below!
January 2017
Contact Information:
Casey Squires (A-J) - [email protected]
Carolyn Bailey (K-Z) - [email protected]
Facebook: MHS Counselors
Website: www.sccsd.org; click on schools, click on high school, click on Counselor Corner
General Information:
*College Days: Each senior will receive 2 college days (excused days to visit college campuses). These must be approved by your counselor prior to going and forms must be signed by each teacher and Mr. Ketcherside. Documentation will be required to excuse your absence. Please schedule your visit online with the college/university website at least one week in advance.
*Awards Assembly: To be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 1pm-3pm - Please mark your calendars.
*Arkansas Course Transfer System: You may go to their website to obtain information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public colleges - For example: Will something I take at UACCM transfer to UCA?
www.acts.adhe.edu
*Computers are located in the counselor's office to sign-up for the ACT, college applications, scholarship searches etc.... Please be sure to sign in at Mrs. Raper's desk before accessing the lab.
Financial Aid:
*If you plan to go to college or vocational school after graduation you will have to apply for the FAFSA - In order to do so, you and your parent/guardian must create and FSA ID. See attachment in your folder. The FAFSA opened on October 1st - You will need your FSA ID and 2015 taxes to complete the application for the 2017-2018 school year.
*Arkansas Lottery Scholarship: (Also called Arkansas Academic Challenge) opened October 1st. The only requirement is a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent on the Accuplacer (an average of 79 on the Sentence Skills, Reading, and Elementary Algebra tests). Scholarship application is online and opened on October 1st.
www.scholarships.adhe.edu Please check the other scholarships that are available on this website as well.
Scholarships:
*You will be working on Resumes and Goal Statements with Mrs. Erickson. Please use this time wisely and develop a resume that is a picture of YOU! You also need to gather L of R from your teachers - Please do not wait until the last minute for L of R - Teachers need notice and time to write.
*Scholarships are now posted in the counselors office - Currently 39 of them. Please listen closely to the announcements and social media for their release - Openings and deadlines of all scholarships vary so please check regularly.
* Check out the scholarship section of www.tasseltime.com. We HIGHLY recommend this website for Scholarships, Tips, Resumes etc....
Username: devil dog
Password: college2
*
Testing:
* Students may pick up a 2016-2017 ACT packet in the counselor’s office or apply on line at www.actstudent.org .
Morrilton High School will give the ACT in September, October, December, February, April and June. If you qualified for free/reduced lunch 2015-2016 School year you may get two fee waivers while you are in 11-12 grades from your counselor. You have to upload your photo for the admission ticket (may use free App Store app with your Iphone. Download: ACTPhoto). On the day of testing y you are required to bring BOTH an acceptable photo ID and a paper copy of your admission ticket with photo ID on it.
The ACT Code for Morrilton High School is: 041-710. Test Center Code for Morrilton High School is: 198770.
TEST DATES FOR ACT DEADLINE: LATE DEADLINE (Pay Late fee)
February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14-20, 2017
April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017
*Accuplacer: Test is on-line and untimed; it is given at UACCM at the following times:
Monday - Not Available
Tuesday: 8:30-2:30
Wednesday: 8:30-2:30
Thursday: 8:30-4:30
Friday: 8:30-11:00
*This test can be used for admission into UACCM in place of the ACT; however, not all colleges accept this test for admission. Cost: $15
Scholarships:
Scholarship Descriptions / Qualifications
TURN ALL APPLICATIONS INTO THE COUNSELORS OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND THEY WILL ALL BE MAILED IN BULK
Tips:
*Type or complete in Black or Blue Ink - NO PENCIL
*Do not "scribble" out anything - Use White-Out
*Be sure to include all required materials - Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Goals etc....
*Be sure to TRIPLE check that you have completed everything that is required
*Suggestion: Turn in applications as soon as you complete them for us to review - DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DUE DATE
***DO NOT PUT YOUR GPA OR CLASS RANK ON THESE APPLICATIONS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE UPDATED INFORMATION IN JANUARY (from the Fall Semester)- MOST WANT THE 7-SEMESTER TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
*NEW* First Electric Trust Scholarship is now OPEN - April 3
The students parents/guardians must be members
*NEW* Farm Credit - March 5th
Minimum Score of 20 on ACT; Parent or Grandparent must be a member of Farm Credit
Services
*NEW* Aaron Michael Stobaugh Second-Chance Scholarship - March 15
Overcome social, family, or economic hardships; lower grades at the start of high school but shows steady improvement; committed to furthering their education
*NEW* Shelter Insurance - March 15
Open to all who are interested
*NEW* James Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Students who excel in and have a passion for math (do not have to be a math major)
*NEW* Devil Dogs Helping Hands Scholarship: March 15
Open to any students who are Service Learners this year
Arkansas Community Foundation: Due March 1
Bruce Stobaugh Memorial Scholarship $1,000: Open to any who are interested
Walter E. Delong Scholarship $10,000: Must have attended MHS entire high school career
** Paper applications are attached for your viewing only - Everything MUST be completed ONLINE - Ignore the dates on-line - Everything is due March 1- Follow the instructions attached to the paper application - You must create an account and complete online application
Arkansas Public Health Association: Due March 16
Must pursue a degree in a field of public health, 2.5 GPA, financial need
Association of Arkansas Counties: Due May 1 (preferred sooner)
Financial need, 3.0 GPA, 18 ACT, Child, grandchild, step child, or adopted child of a retired or current COUNTY EMPLOYEE
AAA /Centennial Bank Scholar Program: Due April 1
GPA 3.0, ACT 21, Must be a student-athlete
AAA / State Farm Scholar-Athlete Program: Due April 1
GPA 3.5, ACT 21, Must be a student-athlete
Mandy Coats Scholarship: Due April 1
Active member of Church and/or other Christian organization, 2.0 GPA
Ashley's Angels: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Conway County Farm Bureau: Due March 15
Applicant or parent must be a member of Farm Bureau for at least 12 months
Conway County Cattleman's Association: Due March 15
Must have a recommendation from an Agri teacher
Arkansas State Society DAR: Due January 7
Open to all who are interested
Earl Collins Foundation / Arkansas Kiwanis Club: Due January 15
Must have a 23 on the ACT
Morrilton Medical Clinic: Due February 20
Open to all who are interested
Doyle McDonald Memorial Scholarship: March 15
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton Kiwanis Club: Due March 1
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton High School Library Scholarship:
Must be a Library Worker - See Mrs. Erwin
Rita Hill Fougerousse Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton Rotary Club Scholarship: Due March 15
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT of 22
S.E. McReynolds Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Senior who plans to major in business, banking, or finance
American Legion Scholarship: Due March 13th
Must be child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an American Legionnaires
R. Preston Woodruff: Due April 1
www.asla.info - Fill out this form online - It is a random drawing
Adelaide Club: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Delta Kappa Gamma: Due February 1
Must be a female who desires to be a teacher
Delta Sigma Theta: Due March 1
Available for African American males and females; minimum GPA 2.75
Koontz Electric: Due March 15
Entering the field of engineering / construction
MHS Band Booster Club: Due March 15
Planning to be an instrumental music teacher
MHS Class of 1998 / JD Eichenberg Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Petit Jean Garden Club: Due March 15
Interested in entering into a field of gardening or horticulture
Nick Swain Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Mickey Billingsley Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Participation in any AAA sport for at least 3 years; plans to be a teacher or a coach
Jan Mendoza Memorial Scholarship- Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton Primary School Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Randall H Butler Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Ray Chambers Honorary Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Rev. Roy Allen Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Kayla Jo Biggers Memorial Scholarship: Due March 1
Open to all who are interested
Horace Crofoot Scholarship: Due March 1
Must be an active participant in the sport of running
V.L. Boren Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Conway County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship: Due February 15
Open to all who are interested
Barbara Netherton Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Must be a Female Athlete
Mary Jo French Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Must be entering the field of education
Ruth Laux Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Marlin Hawkins Memorial Scholarship: March 15
Open to all who are interested
January 2017
Contact Information:
Casey Squires (A-J) - [email protected]
Carolyn Bailey (K-Z) - [email protected]
Facebook: MHS Counselors
Website: www.sccsd.org; click on schools, click on high school, click on Counselor Corner
General Information:
*College Days: Each senior will receive 2 college days (excused days to visit college campuses). These must be approved by your counselor prior to going and forms must be signed by each teacher and Mr. Ketcherside. Documentation will be required to excuse your absence. Please schedule your visit online with the college/university website at least one week in advance.
*Awards Assembly: To be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 1pm-3pm - Please mark your calendars.
*Arkansas Course Transfer System: You may go to their website to obtain information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public colleges - For example: Will something I take at UACCM transfer to UCA?
www.acts.adhe.edu
*Computers are located in the counselor's office to sign-up for the ACT, college applications, scholarship searches etc.... Please be sure to sign in at Mrs. Raper's desk before accessing the lab.
Financial Aid:
*If you plan to go to college or vocational school after graduation you will have to apply for the FAFSA - In order to do so, you and your parent/guardian must create and FSA ID. See attachment in your folder. The FAFSA opened on October 1st - You will need your FSA ID and 2015 taxes to complete the application for the 2017-2018 school year.
*Arkansas Lottery Scholarship: (Also called Arkansas Academic Challenge) opened October 1st. The only requirement is a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent on the Accuplacer (an average of 79 on the Sentence Skills, Reading, and Elementary Algebra tests). Scholarship application is online and opened on October 1st.
www.scholarships.adhe.edu Please check the other scholarships that are available on this website as well.
Scholarships:
*You will be working on Resumes and Goal Statements with Mrs. Erickson. Please use this time wisely and develop a resume that is a picture of YOU! You also need to gather L of R from your teachers - Please do not wait until the last minute for L of R - Teachers need notice and time to write.
*Scholarships are now posted in the counselors office - Currently 39 of them. Please listen closely to the announcements and social media for their release - Openings and deadlines of all scholarships vary so please check regularly.
* Check out the scholarship section of www.tasseltime.com. We HIGHLY recommend this website for Scholarships, Tips, Resumes etc....
Username: devil dog
Password: college2
*
Testing:
* Students may pick up a 2016-2017 ACT packet in the counselor’s office or apply on line at www.actstudent.org .
Morrilton High School will give the ACT in September, October, December, February, April and June. If you qualified for free/reduced lunch 2015-2016 School year you may get two fee waivers while you are in 11-12 grades from your counselor. You have to upload your photo for the admission ticket (may use free App Store app with your Iphone. Download: ACTPhoto). On the day of testing y you are required to bring BOTH an acceptable photo ID and a paper copy of your admission ticket with photo ID on it.
The ACT Code for Morrilton High School is: 041-710. Test Center Code for Morrilton High School is: 198770.
TEST DATES FOR ACT DEADLINE: LATE DEADLINE (Pay Late fee)
February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14-20, 2017
April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017
*Accuplacer: Test is on-line and untimed; it is given at UACCM at the following times:
Monday - Not Available
Tuesday: 8:30-2:30
Wednesday: 8:30-2:30
Thursday: 8:30-4:30
Friday: 8:30-11:00
*This test can be used for admission into UACCM in place of the ACT; however, not all colleges accept this test for admission. Cost: $15
Scholarships:
Scholarship Descriptions / Qualifications
TURN ALL APPLICATIONS INTO THE COUNSELORS OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND THEY WILL ALL BE MAILED IN BULK
Tips:
*Type or complete in Black or Blue Ink - NO PENCIL
*Do not "scribble" out anything - Use White-Out
*Be sure to include all required materials - Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Goals etc....
*Be sure to TRIPLE check that you have completed everything that is required
*Suggestion: Turn in applications as soon as you complete them for us to review - DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DUE DATE
***DO NOT PUT YOUR GPA OR CLASS RANK ON THESE APPLICATIONS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE UPDATED INFORMATION IN JANUARY (from the Fall Semester)- MOST WANT THE 7-SEMESTER TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
*NEW* First Electric Trust Scholarship is now OPEN - April 3
The students parents/guardians must be members
*NEW* Farm Credit - March 5th
Minimum Score of 20 on ACT; Parent or Grandparent must be a member of Farm Credit
Services
*NEW* Aaron Michael Stobaugh Second-Chance Scholarship - March 15
Overcome social, family, or economic hardships; lower grades at the start of high school but shows steady improvement; committed to furthering their education
*NEW* Shelter Insurance - March 15
Open to all who are interested
*NEW* James Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Students who excel in and have a passion for math (do not have to be a math major)
*NEW* Devil Dogs Helping Hands Scholarship: March 15
Open to any students who are Service Learners this year
Arkansas Community Foundation: Due March 1
Bruce Stobaugh Memorial Scholarship $1,000: Open to any who are interested
Walter E. Delong Scholarship $10,000: Must have attended MHS entire high school career
** Paper applications are attached for your viewing only - Everything MUST be completed ONLINE - Ignore the dates on-line - Everything is due March 1- Follow the instructions attached to the paper application - You must create an account and complete online application
Arkansas Public Health Association: Due March 16
Must pursue a degree in a field of public health, 2.5 GPA, financial need
Association of Arkansas Counties: Due May 1 (preferred sooner)
Financial need, 3.0 GPA, 18 ACT, Child, grandchild, step child, or adopted child of a retired or current COUNTY EMPLOYEE
AAA /Centennial Bank Scholar Program: Due April 1
GPA 3.0, ACT 21, Must be a student-athlete
AAA / State Farm Scholar-Athlete Program: Due April 1
GPA 3.5, ACT 21, Must be a student-athlete
Mandy Coats Scholarship: Due April 1
Active member of Church and/or other Christian organization, 2.0 GPA
Ashley's Angels: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Conway County Farm Bureau: Due March 15
Applicant or parent must be a member of Farm Bureau for at least 12 months
Conway County Cattleman's Association: Due March 15
Must have a recommendation from an Agri teacher
Arkansas State Society DAR: Due January 7
Open to all who are interested
Earl Collins Foundation / Arkansas Kiwanis Club: Due January 15
Must have a 23 on the ACT
Morrilton Medical Clinic: Due February 20
Open to all who are interested
Doyle McDonald Memorial Scholarship: March 15
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton Kiwanis Club: Due March 1
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton High School Library Scholarship:
Must be a Library Worker - See Mrs. Erwin
Rita Hill Fougerousse Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton Rotary Club Scholarship: Due March 15
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT of 22
S.E. McReynolds Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Senior who plans to major in business, banking, or finance
American Legion Scholarship: Due March 13th
Must be child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an American Legionnaires
R. Preston Woodruff: Due April 1
www.asla.info - Fill out this form online - It is a random drawing
Adelaide Club: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Delta Kappa Gamma: Due February 1
Must be a female who desires to be a teacher
Delta Sigma Theta: Due March 1
Available for African American males and females; minimum GPA 2.75
Koontz Electric: Due March 15
Entering the field of engineering / construction
MHS Band Booster Club: Due March 15
Planning to be an instrumental music teacher
MHS Class of 1998 / JD Eichenberg Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Petit Jean Garden Club: Due March 15
Interested in entering into a field of gardening or horticulture
Nick Swain Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Mickey Billingsley Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Participation in any AAA sport for at least 3 years; plans to be a teacher or a coach
Jan Mendoza Memorial Scholarship- Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Morrilton Primary School Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Randall H Butler Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Ray Chambers Honorary Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Rev. Roy Allen Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Kayla Jo Biggers Memorial Scholarship: Due March 1
Open to all who are interested
Horace Crofoot Scholarship: Due March 1
Must be an active participant in the sport of running
V.L. Boren Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Conway County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship: Due February 15
Open to all who are interested
Barbara Netherton Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Must be a Female Athlete
Mary Jo French Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Must be entering the field of education
Ruth Laux Memorial Scholarship: Due March 15
Open to all who are interested
Marlin Hawkins Memorial Scholarship: March 15
Open to all who are interested
Below is a document outlining the courses that are offered at UACCM and, when applicable, the course equivalency that can be taken here for credit at UACCM. We have a strong partnership with UACCM and students are able to take courses that are concurrent (count for both high school and college) beginning in their Junior Year. Please review the opportunities and contact your child's counselor with more questions: Casey Squires (Last Names A-J) and Carolyn Bailey (Last Names K-Z) at the counselor's office 501-354-9431.
Listed below is the course catalog for the 2016-2017 school year.
Any students interested in taking courses online next year through Arkansas Virtual (both regular or concurrent through Arkansas Tech) need to come by the counselor's office and get a list of offerings and speak to the counselor if you would like to enroll in any of these online courses during the 2017-2018 school year.