Student Center Newsletter

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Lewis and Clark's 17 programs allow students to explore their career interests while earning industry certifications, high school (and possible) college credit as well as skills that will last a lifetime. This is a half day program where classes are small and range from 12-18 students.

Prospective Student Nights:

Tuesday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 18

5:30 - 6:45 PM

at Lewis and Clark Career Center

Priority Application Deadline:

Wednesday, December 9

L & C Application - use a personal email to apply

Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) programs fast forward students into their future as they are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers. CAPS is a half day program.

Course Offerings:

Healthcare and Medical Professions

Entrepreneurship and Business Management

AI: Emerging Technologies

Learn more at https://scccaps.org/. Applications open later this school year.

Sign Up to Attend

Attending (or considering attending) St. Charles Community College in the summer or fall of 2027 after graduation? If so, join SCC Be Ready program. This program is built for SCC to walk students through the complete admission process with us here at Holt!

September 30 at 10:30 AM - Information Meeting

November 12 at 10 AM - Application Day

January 29 - Orientation/Field Trip to SCC

March 30 at 7:45 AM - Accuplacer Test Day

April 21 - Summer/Fall Registration

If you are interested in joining the Be Ready program, complete this survey: surveymonkey.com/r/BeReady26.

Need help completing the FAFSA?

Have a unique situation that you could use an expert's help?

Attend this district-wide event for all seniors and parents/guardians at Liberty High School on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7 PM.

Holt's Day of Testing offers our high school students a convenient, school-day opportunity to participate in testing that is beneficial to their post-secondary pathway. For all tests, students must register no later than October 9 in Focus under 'Purchase and Pay'.

Holt is offering the following tests/dates:

• October 16 - ACT, PreACT, ASVAB, Workkeys (can only choose 1 test on this date)
• October 21 - PSAT

See more details about assessment purpose, grade level, and cost below:

The ACT is a college entrance exam accepted by ALL US colleges and universities. This test can increase your chance of earning new or better scholarships and includes an education and career planning component.

• FREE for all 11th grade student
• $56.25 for 9, 10, and 12th grade students

The PreACT gives early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers information to help students get the the start they need to be college ready. The PreACT may be used for the math requirement of A+ eligibility in place of the Algebra 1 EOC.

• $18 for all students

The ASVAB is a free assessment that tests academic and skills knowledge and predicts success in a variety of career fields. The test results facilitate career planning, regardless of students' post-secondary plans. If a student is interested in enlisting in the military, you can request to have the results of the assessment report to the recruiter and it will meet the requirement for all branches of the military.

• FREE for all students

The Workkeys assessment allows you to earn the nation's most recognized, portable work readiness credential. NCRC certifies that you possess the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations.

• $39 for 11th and 12th grade students

The PSAT is used to measure readiness for college, access scholarships, and practice for SAT. Juniors who take the PSAT are eligible to earn the National Merit Scholarship.

• $18 for 10th and 11th grade students

• If you have not already, complete the A+ Participation Agreement to join the A+ program! You can also get this form from the Student Center in room A401.
• Focus on your GPA and Attendance! At graduation students must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 and cumulative attendance of 95%. Excused and unexcused absences for non school-related events are included in the A+ attendance percentage. 95% is roughly 8 days missed per year.
• Another A+ requirement is the Math Test Proficiency. This can be first met by an Algebra 1 EOC score of Proficient or Advanced. If you do not earn P or A, the PreACT or ACT Math Test Score can be used. The PreACT is a Day of Testing option for $18. If you have questions about your Algebra 1 EOC, please contact Mrs. Chamberlain.

Attend a Tutor Training. This must be completed prior to starting your 50 hours. Tutor trainings are the first Tuesday of every month at 10:25 AM in room A314. This meeting will be about 15 minutes during Power Lunch. If you can not attend this time due to dual enrollment, Lewis and Clark, etc., please contact Mrs. Chamberlain for an optional time.

• Make sure your 50 A+ Tutor Hours are completed or planned. Hours are due May 1, 2027.
• Complete the FAFSA. In order to use your A+ scholarship, you must complete the FAFSA. This online application opens October 1.

If you have recently applied to college or are currently working on college applications, we have a new system for requesting your transcript to be sent to colleges. Follow this link to complete the Parchment Form. All Parchment Requests will go directly to our registrar and she will send your transcript. Please keep in mind that we cannot send transcripts until all the summer grades have been entered and all GPAs and class ranks have been updated.

If you need an unofficial student transcript, please reach out to Mrs. Chamberlain.

Post secondary program admissions and scholarships often need a letter of recommendation. To request a LOR from Mrs. Chamberlain, students need to complete the LOR Request Form below and upload your Brag Sheet in the form. To guarantee a letter of recommendation is completed and submitted by the deadline, please be considerate in asking with two weeks notice.

If you are asking a teacher, alpha counselor, coach, or other trusted adult, please talk to them in person first! You can use this brag sheet for them as well. Two weeks notice is proper etiquette!

Interested in a first responder career?

Hands On Activities - Fire Extinguisher - Obstacle Course

* Must be 16 to attend

Sunday, October 25

11AM - 4 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/462zNIM

Throughout the academic year, the Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing preventive education to students, families, and educators. Agency presenters are credentialed, coordinated through the District, and under the supervision of building administrators. Presentation topics are targeted toward specific grade levels. All students will participate in each program unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s). If you are interested in opting your student(s) out of the presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below. If you have additional questions, please reach out to your student’s school counselor or assistant principal directly.

9th Grade Opt-Out Form

10th Grade Opt-Out Form

11th Grade Opt-Out Form

12th Grade Opt-Out Form

Mrs. Bryant (School Counselor, Last Names A-G)

dawnbryant@wsdr4.org

Ms. Mulcahy (School Counselor, Last Names H-N)

shannonmulcahy@wsdr4.org

Mrs. McCarty (School Counselor, Last Names O-Z)

heathermccarty@wsdr4.org

Mrs. Chamberlain (College & Career Counselor, A+ Program Coordinator)

heatherchamberlain@wsdr4.org

Ms. Prewitt (Educational Support Counselor)

elizabethprewitt@wsdr4.org

Mrs. Nici Smith (Student Center Secretary)

nicolesmith@wsdr4.org

Mrs. Doreen VanHooser (Registrar - Transcript Request)

doreenvanhooser@wsdr4.org