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Counseling Department Newsletter

Monroe City R-1 High School

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Contact Information

Email: kmurphy@monroe.k12.mo.us
Website: www.monroe.k12.mo.us
Location: Hwy 24 & U.S. 36 East, Monroe City, MO, USA
Phone: 573-735-4626

Welcome to the new school year! I am excited to be back here working with each of you.

Please feel free to reach out to me with questions or concerns at any point in the year.

This year I will provide information through weekly or biweekly newsletters as well as through email and social media. I look forward to working with all of you and helping you along your journey!

College Representatives and Military Recruiters

Sign up sheets are on Mrs. Murphy's door!

September 14 - Air Force Recruiter (Advisory / Lunch Visit)

September 15 - National Guard (Advisory / Lunch Visit)

September 17 - Grand River Welding Institute (Advisory)

September 22 - University of Missouri Columbia (Advisory)

October 14 - Truman State (Advisory)

November 1 - John Wood Community College (Advisory)

November 2 - Missouri Western State University (Advisory)


If you are unsure about what you plan to do after high school, email Mrs. Murphy for career exploration opportunities! email: kmurphy@monroe.k12.mo.us

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Event Information

MACC Dual Credit Enrollment

Students who are taking a dual credit course through MACC (online or an in seat math class with Mrs. Threlkeld) will submit their enrollment form and pay for their course on September 27, 2021. Courses are $78.00 per credit hour. The following forms of payments will be accepted; cash, check, debit card, credit card or a payment plan can be set up that day with MACC.

Click here to view the book list and cost.

When?

Monday, Sep 27, 2021, 10:00 AM

Where?

Counseling Office

Event Information

College Fair

Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives and explore options for college technical schools and military.

When?

Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021, 01:00 PM

Where?

MCHS

ACT Sign Up

Anyone interested in taking the ACT can create a student account at actstudent.org


The ACT will be given at MCHS on October 23, 2021. The deadline to sign up is September 17.

An ACT exam costs $60.00


See Mrs. Murphy to find out if you qualify for an ACT fee waiver.

September 15 and September 17

Apply Missouri is an event where students have the opportunity to explore colleges and apply to them during the school day with the assistance of building staff. Mrs. Murphy will be working with Seniors to explore career and college options after high school, this includes; preparing to join the workforce, military or attending a technical college or university.

October 7 - November 4 - December 2 (if needed)

FAFSA Frenzy supports families and students as they complete the FAFSA online. The FAFSA is a financial aid application that must be completed by students who attend technical schools, colleges or universities, and especially if you plan to use the A+ Scholarship funding. This event will be held after school in Mrs. Weldon’s classroom at 6:00 P.M. (computer lab by the library). Financial aid advisors from local colleges will be present to offer assistance and answer questions as needed.

Scholarship and Awards

Check back here for more information about scholarships throughout the year. The local scholarships will be available for completion in the spring. Each year local businesses, organizations, and individuals provide the opportunity for high school seniors to win scholarships by completing their applications and/or essay contests.


ALL Students of any grade level should start exploring these websites below.


www.myscholarshipcentral.org

www.fastweb.com

www.bigfuture.collegebound.org

www.collegescholarships.org

www.myscholly.com


For national and regional scholarship opportunities create an account for full access.

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