From: Natalie Johnsen Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 4:00 PM To: Natalie Johnsen Cc: Mark Maus; Colleen Agler; Kathleen Mahan; Larry Katzif; Marlene Nay Subject: Counseling Corner 1/24/2014 Oak Park Counseling Corner College & Career planning information can be found at OPCounseling Website & OPCOUNSELING on TWITTER TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE OAK PARK SCHOLARSHIPS click here Vicki Baker Scholarships (There is at least one recipient at each NKC SCHOOLS high school.) Deadline: February 14, 2014 to OP Counseling Office Scholarship Spotlight Former district administrator Dr. Vicki Baker established these scholarships of $1,000 to $2,500 help financially disadvantaged students who have overcome adversity to be successful in school. Click HERE for Application! Monday, January 27th at 1:30 Missouri Western Representative will be at Oak Park. Interested Juniors & Seniors should come to the counseling office for a pass to attend Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 College Financial Aid Night: hosted by OP Counselors & Robin Stimac. Robin is the award winning financial aid director for Metropolitan Community College- Maple Woods. This is a great opportunity to learn more about FAFSA and what it takes to finance college education. Plan to attend this informative presentation to help you navigate FAFSA as well as learn more about the financial options you have to pay for higher education. MAPPING YOUR FUTURE: Learn how to complete the 2014-15 FAFSA For many students, the first step to getting money for college is completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students and parents can attend Mapping Your Future's line-by-line training for completing the 2014-15 FAFSA. Students planning on attending college in the fall of 2014 need to complete the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid, as well as some state and institutional aid. This training will provide an overview of how to complete the FAFSA, review common questions, and answer specific questions from attendees as time permits. The webinar will be held on Monday, February 3 at 6 p.m. Central Register at attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3295354351558131202. Click on "Show in My Time Zone" at the top of the registration page. Visitwww.timetemperature.com/tzus/time_zone.shtml if you are unsure of what time zone you live. We will use GoToWebinar for this training which can be accessed from any computer, so students and parents can view the webinar from the convenience of their home. For questions or more information, contact the Mapping Your Future staff at feedback@mappingyourfuture.org. MAPLE WOODS Mobile Enrollment Begins February 10th. There will be 3 sessions to choose from on this date. Be sure you have your MCC student ID before this date and be ready to choose classes. Come to the counseling office to sign up for an enrollment session. TUTORING EVERY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, right after school in the LMC at 2:30 until 4:30. Transportation is provided. SENIORS! WHERE ARE YOU GOING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Mrs. Johnsen wants to know the places you will go! Come by the counseling office during lunch to get a “foot” for the bulletin board. For Community Resource Referrals, Heather Brennan is your School Community Resource Specialist, contact the Counseling Office for more information. WE ARE OAK PARK! Natalie Johnsen ? Administrative Assistant Guidance Office, Oak Park High School 825 NE 79th Terrace ? Kansas City, MO 64118 p. 816-413-5303 f. 816-413-5450