NPHS Weekly Counseling Update
March 22, 2024
We hope that everyone has a wonderful Spring Break!
*Rescheduled* Set Sail to Senior Year Presenation
This night is focused on Junior Students and Parents but all are welcomed!
Juniors come learn about preparing for your upcoming Senior Year! We will cover topics about Post- Secondary planning options, graduation requirement, dual credit options, A+ Scholarship Program, continued use of XELLO and so much more!
April 24th
Timberland HS Auditorium
6:00-7:00 PM
If you have been unable to attend previous Parent/Student events I have included the links below for you to view the presentations. Please reach out with any questions that you may have.
Planning for College (9th-11th)
College-bound Senior Seminar (12th)
Collegiate Athletics Recruitment, Eligibility and Scholarship (9-12)
Exploring WSD Programs (9-12)
Military/Technical Schools/Skilled Trades Informational Night!!!
Parents and Students please join us for a night to learn about opportunities in the military, trades and tech school as you planning your path after graduation. Representatives from all these areas will be in attendance to speak about their organization, school and military branches. There will also be time to speak one on one with representatives.
Tuesday, April 9th
6:00-8:00 p.m.
North Point Auditorium
Jefferson Barracks Career Fair
Career Fair
April 11th, 2024 - Jefferson Barracks, MO
10am - 1PM
This workforce initiative is geared towards allowing students to learn of a wide range of
military and civilian career opportunities within the Armed Forces. It provides a platform
for students to obtain tools and resources they will need to make informed decisions
regarding their successful futures. Envision a college fair, but instead of a gym, you’re on
the Parade Grounds of the oldest military establishment on the west side of the Mississippi!
Please click HERE to register to attend.
DRIVE of EXCELLENCE!
What is the Drive for Excellencism program?
Clement Auto Group is excited to announce the Drive for Excellence program, where a lucky high school Junior or Senior from St. Louis, Lincoln, or St. Charles County can win a brand new 2024 Ford Mustang. Students who achieve A's and B's on their report card can enter the program by bringing their qualifying report card to any of the 6 Clement Auto Group locations. They will receive raffle tickets based on their grades, with 3 tickets for every A and 1 ticket for every B. For an extra bonus, if you have perfect attendance, you will receive 3 additional tickets. Throughout the school year, students will have three opportunities to receive raffle tickets. After the third report card, Clement Auto Group will draw 20 tickets, and the qualifiers will have a chance to select one of 20 keys. One lucky key will open the door to the new Mustang. The red-carpet ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 am at Clement Ford in O'Fallon. To learn more about the program, you can email events@clementautogroup.com. Clement Auto Group is committed to giving back to the community and recognizing deserving students through programs like Drive for Excellence.
What do I need to know?
Are you a high school junior or senior who has earned an A or B on your report card? If so, you could have a chance to win a Brand-New 2024 Ford Mustang! Simply bring your original report card statement to any of our dealership locations to enter the contest. On April 27th, one lucky winner will drive away in a Brand-New Ford Mustang. Don't miss out on this opportunity - visit our dealership today and enter to win!
Clement Auto Group is dedicated to giving back to the communities they serve and recognizing and assisting as many deserving students as we are able. Please view our website for more information regarding how students can qualify: https://www.clementford.com/drive-for-excellence.htm
Juniors!!!!!
On April 4th, there will be a Mini College Fair at North Point. The Fair will be taking place during DEN Time in the NPHS Auditorium. This fair will give you the opportunity to learn about eleven different colleges along with being able to speak directly with their representatives!! Please see list of the colleges attending :
Central methodist university
Southeast Missouri State University
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - (SIU-E)
Truman State University
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Memphis
University of Mississippi - (Ole Miss)
University of Missouri Columbia – MIZZOU
University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC)
University of Missouri Science & Technology (Missouri S&T)
BUILD MY FUTURE Fieldtrip!!
Build My Future STL gives students the opportunity to spend a day in the Construction Industry through an experiential showcase. Students are welcomed to come and participate in student activities such as educational displays, equipment operations and interactive booths. Interactive booths will allow students to try their hand at various construction industry practices such as: Surveying, Heavy Equipment, Concrete/Asphalt Mix, Welding, Laying Tile & Carpet and much more! For more information you can visit www.BuildMyFutureSTL.com
North Point will be attending on Wednesday, April 24th during the school day! Please print and return this FIELD TRIP FORM to Mrs. Pardo in the Student Center. If you are in need of a paper copy please stop by the Student Center.
Interested in DUAL ENROLLMENT at SCC for next school year??!!
If you were not able to attend the Dual Enrollment meeting for St. Charles Community College please click on the PRESENTATION for you review. Please see Mrs. Pardo if you have further questions or would like an application.
SENIOR GRAD NIGHT!!!
Class of 2024 Grad Night Registration
The Grad Night celebration is on
- Sunday, June 2nd 10PM- June 3rd 5AM
- 18 N. Central in O'Fallon, MO. Seniors can bring one guest (current high school Junior/Senior or 2023 North Point Grad).
- Senior and Guest tickets are $60. Cost includes entry into the event, food/drinks, and all activities (hypnotist, laser tag, demolition ball, photo booth, axe throwing, caricature artist and more!!).
- Seniors will also receive a Swag Bag with Gifts, T-Shirt, Attendance Prize ($50-75 value), and have a chance to win one of many amazing Raffle Prizes (value $100-$200), including a GRAND PRIZE worth $500!! Registration is now open for Grad Night for the Class of 2024
Printable PDF: Class of 2024 Grad Night Registration Information
Grad Night Volunteers Needed
We need NPHS parents, guardians, teachers and coaches that are willing help make the Senior Grad Night Lock-In Party successful by donating items, helping to set up on June 2nd, and/or chaperoning on June 2nd/June 3rd at 18th North Central in O'Fallon. The Grad Committee has planned a lot of fun activities for the seniors and their guests to enjoy, but we need assistance in preparing for the festivities and monitoring the activities to ensure safety. PLEASE REVIEW THE AVAILABLE SLOTS BELOW AND SIGN UP WHERE YOU CAN HELP!
Volunteer Sign-Up: SignUpGenius
Grad Night Amazon Wishlist
The North Point High School Grad Night Committee is part of the Grizzly Way Booster Club, a tax exempt organization. We are seeking donations to use as attendance prizes during our Lock-in party event on Graduation night. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21M9GNSE9QJW5?ref_=wl_share
Please send all questions to nphsgradnight@gmail.com!!
You can also follow North Point High School Grad Night on Facebook and Twitter.
9th and 10th Grade
- Continue to work on your GPA (need 2.5 unweighted GPA)
- Continue to work on your attendance (need 95%)
- Talk to Mrs. Pardo about tutoring, as many freshmen and sophomore do not start their hours until Junior year.
- You can do Job Shadowing, please see Mrs. Pardo for more information if interested in this opportunity.
Tutoring
- Students must attend a one-time training before beginning their hours.
- Two trainings a month are offered, one during the school day and one after school. Please sign up HERE for a training on April 17th.
11th and 12th Grade
- A+ Students can participate in Job Shadowing to earn hours
The other opportunities offered after attending Tutor Training:
- Chautauqua Application
- Special Opportunities, link available when there are opportunities (Evening & Sat events)
- Elementary Classroom tutoring (Instructions on A+ Contact List)
A+ Nights at SCC!!!
St. Charles Community College is hosting presentations for high school seniors and their parents to learn all about the A+ Scholarship program and the next steps at SCC. Topics covered include:
SCC Admissions and Application Information
Academic Advising
A+ New Student Checklist
A+ Program Eligibility & Requirements
Eligible Costs
SCC Dates & Deadlines
Dates for the Event
April 10th, 6-7:30 p.m.
May 21st, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location
St. Charles Community College - Conoyer Hall Auditorium
Questions can be directed to SCC Admissions Office at 636-922-8500 or email admissions@stchas.edu.
Scholarships! Scholarships! Scholarships!
All Scholarships are open and posted on My Scholarship Central. These will include scholarships that are local to our district. For all local scholarships, we require students to complete an application in My Scholarship Central. On this website, it allow students to complete one application and use that application to apply to multiple scholarships. (if additional information is needed for a particular scholarship, it will be stated). My Scholarship Central also lists many other scholarship opportunities over and beyond our local ones. I encourage every student to create a My Scholarship Central application and begin applying for scholarships.
Other Scholarship Websites that are free of charge include:
Take the time to set up a free account and explore scholarships that you may qualify for!
Seniors - Requesting Transcipts
As we being move through the second semester, this is just a reminder that students must go through XELLO to request transcripts.
Open XELLO APP
From their dashboard, under Goals & Plans, students click College Planning.
Under College applications, select the institution to which they’d like their transcript sent.
Under the Application checklist they find Transcript.
To the right, they click Request.
A banner at the top of the screen will indicate the request was sent.
ACT/SAT
If you plan to sign up for an upcoming ACT test or the SAT Test PLEASE make sure you are listing North Point High School in Wentzville as your high school. Our zip code is 63385 and our School Code is 260021. We will not send scores to schools for you at this time.
- Fee waivers available for students on Free/Reduced Lunch
- Colleges have no preference between the two tests
- Some colleges don't require test scores and continue to be test optional
Mental/Physical Health Support and Resources
WSD Mental Health Resource Web
For urgent mental health crisis outside of school hours, please call the 24-Hour Youth Connection Helpline: Phone 636-642-0642, Text BSAFE to 31658, call 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room
NPHS Student Center Team
(A-G) Mrs. VanRonzelen - kristinavanronzelen@wsdr4.org
(H-O) Ms. Garr - hayleygarr@wsdr4.org
(P-Z) Mrs. Haley - meridithhaley@wsdr4.org
College/Career/A+ Program: Mrs. Pardo - melissapardo@wsdr.org
Educational Support Counselor: Heather Hanvy - heatherhanvy@wsdr4.org
Registrar: Mrs. Shumaker - kellieshumaker@wsdr4.org
Secretary: Mrs. Ritchey - jodyritchey@wsdr4.org