Mrs. Cindy Kelly
High School Counselor & Title IX Coordinator
24350 North Fairgrounds Road
Sturgeon, MO 65284
573/687-3512
573/687-3441 FAX
ckelly@sturgeon.k12.mo.us

Counselor's Corner
 
The guidance office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when school is in session.  You are welcome to stop by anytime, but I recommend calling ahead of time or scheduling an appointment to make sure I'm available.  I am also available at other times if these hours are not convenient.  You may schedule an appointment by calling the high school office or by  emailing me at the above address.

High School Counseling Includes:
•    Coordinate yearly course selections, course changes and long-term four year course plans
•    Review records, report cards, progress reports and test scores
•    Monitor student’s progress throughout the four years
•    Communicate with teachers, parents and students regarding academic status
•    Assist in post- high school planning
•    Write college recommendations
•    Arrange and post all college representative visits
•    Distribute scholarship information
•    Make financial aid material available and guide parents and students through the process
•    Provide ACT, PLAN and ASVAB testing information
•    Coordinate teacher/parent conferences when requested
•    Provide orientation for students new to the high school
Four Year Outline:
The following four year outline has been compiled to detail the career preparation activities students and their families should complete in each of the four years of high school.
Completion of these activities is extremely helpful in assisting with the decision-making process and meeting individual goals.
Whether students are planning vocational, technical or university training; full-time employment or military service; the activities they do during their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year can make the transition from high school less stressful and more satisfying.

Graduation requirements can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook.
Check out these useful resources via the World Wide Web:
Scholarship/Financial Resources:
Reminder: All males must file with Selective Service upon turning 18.  You may file on-line by clicking here.  Individuals who do not file will not be eligible for Federal financial aid.   www.sss.gov/

www.sfa.missouri.edu
This site provides a free scholarship search

www.students.gov
Easy access to financial and loan information:  practical informtion
on financial aid, loans, family contribution, etc.

www.princetonreview.com/college/finance
Princeton Review's "Pay for School" page:  Includes
articles "Financial Aid and Your Tax Return," "Tuition Cost Calculator,"
"Understanding the Financial Aid Award Letter," and
"Lessons on Loans."

www.fafsa.edu.gov/
FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Can be
completed and filed on-line.

www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA-US Department of education page that guides
you through each question on the FAFSA.

http://profileonline.collegeboard.com
CSS/Financial Aid Profile-A financial aid form required by many
colleges and universities for nonfederal student aid.  You may apply on-line.

www.nasfaa.org
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
This is a comprehensive web site with a variety of information including college planning
guides, on-line publications, links to additional sites and much more.

www.finaid.org
The Financial Aid Information Page
This site provides a free, comprehensive, independent and objective
guide to student financial aid.  It includes five different scholarship database searches.

www.act.org
This site provides useful information regarding the ACT assessment,
including practice questions, test dates, and registration deadlines.

www.utm.edu/admin/finaid/errors.htm
Discusses common errors made when filling out the financial aid application.

CAREER RESOURCES




Extra Duties:

NHS Co-Sponsor
Freshman Class Co-Sponsor