HELIAS HIGH SCHOOL
Jefferson City, Missouri
   



















GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

COUNSELING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 14, 2007

ALL STUDENTS:

  1. FOCUS ON LEARNING will be offering an ACT PREP course prior to the June 9th test date.  The 15 hour comprehensive class is held in Columbia, MO and costs $295.  If interested in this or any other program from Focus on Learning, you may call 573-875-5187 or go on line at:  www.FocusOnLearningCenter.com
  2. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY in Cape Girardeau sponsors a variety of summer camps involving sports, dance and cheer.  For details, go to:  www.semo.edu
  3. K-STATE WILDCAT WARMUP is a 3 day experience designed for new students who are looking for an in-depth orientation to K-State.  The dates for the event are June 8-10 and the cost is $125.00.  To register, go to:  consider.k-state.edu/warmup or call 1-800-432-8270.
  4. USA.GOV is a web site that provides considerable information on student loans, social security, government programs, etc.  
  5. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AT:  admissions.uconn.edu

SENIORS:

  1. THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE will be accepting applications for the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program on the first working Monday of each month.  Requirements are:  Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. Applicant must have completed one year of high school algebra with a passing grade. Cost is $35.00 application fee.  For more information and details, contact the IBEW office at 216 Flora Drive, Jefferson City, 635-2145,  or 209 Flora Drive, 635-2133.
  1. CHERRY HILL DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM is a ten week program which meets on Saturdays.  The program is certified by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.  The course offers 50 hours of classroom and clinical instruction from a doctor of dental surgery and expanded functions dental assistants.  The next session begin June 23.  For more information on the program, contact Cherry Hill Dental at 2012 Cherry Hill Drive, Rosewood Bldg., Ste 102, Columbia, MO 65203 or 573-446-0880.  Total cost of the training is $2700 plus session expenses of approximately $270.  Financial Aid is available.  If interested, see Mrs. Flowers for a packet.
  1. AVILA UNIVERSITY has a new scholarship opportunity for those employed in Catholic ministries or serve as employees to our diocese.  SERVICE TO THE FAITH SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS $2500 PER YEAR to any and all dependents of a full time employee of Catholic school, a Catholic parish a Catholic sponsored health organization, a Catholic charity, or any other Catholic ministry. Contact information for this scholarship is Avila University, Financial Aid Office, 816-501-3600.  You can download the form at: http://www.avila.edu/financialaid/docs/forms.htm
  1. ROLLA AREA BRANCH NAACP YES I CAN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is open to those incoming freshman attending the University of Missouri-Rolla.  To qualify, you must demonstrate financial need and be a member of the NAACP.  The scholarship is worth $800.   The application deadline is the end of May.  See Mrs. Flowers if interested or you can call for an application at: 573-368-4616.

SCHOLARSHIP AND PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2007

ALL PARENTS:  ALLSTATE FOUNDATION new online resource, www.ProtectTeenDrivers.com . Using this web site, parents can find a variety of information, including state-by-state teen driving laws, tips for talking to their teens and other parents, plus suggestions for how parents can help encourage high schools to create safe driving cultures within their community. 

SENIORS:

  1. ROTARY WEST SCHOLARSHIP is a $500 scholarship which applies to LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.  If you are a senior who plans to attend Lincoln in the fall, you are qualified for this scholarship.  The deadline for the application is May 2.  See your counselor for the application.
  1. JEFFERSON CITY JAYCEES SCHOLARSHIP is a $1000 scholarship or a $500 scholarship open to all graduating seniors.  The application deadline is May 4.  See your counselor for the application.
  1. THE URBAN FLIGHT AND RURAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM requires you to have at least a 2.5 GPA and intend to pursue a career in teaching.  The scholarship covers one hundred percent of the total cost of eligible students’ tuition and fees up to four years at a four year college or university located in Missouri.  After graduation, you are required to keep the Department of Education informed of your status as a teacher in Missouri public schools for the required 8 years.   If not teaching in public schools, the scholarship converts back to a loan.  The application deadline is July 1, 2007.  See Mrs. Flowers for the application  You may also go to:  www.dese.mo.gov

JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

1.  MCKENDREE COLLEGE in Lebanon, Illinois offers a variety of MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS.  McKendree is ranked among the top 14 percent of “Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelor’s” in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.  Music scholarships can be worth up to $8000.  For more information, go to: www.mckendree.edu/music

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:

1.  WEST POINT, is looking for outstanding student leaders.  West Point offers a renowned academic and leadership program that ensures professional growth during a career of selfless service to the Nation.  The West Point curriculum offers more than 40 majors, including science, engineering, mathematics, the humanities and social sciences.  An offer of admission to West Point provides a fully funded four year educational and leadership experience, including tuition, room and board, medical and dental care, and a salary.  For additional  information, go to: http://admissions.usma.edu or call 845-938-4041.

ALL STUDENTS:

  1. K-STATE in Manhattan, Kansas is offering an INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING degree program.  INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS work to improve the productivity of the production systems that produce both goods and services.  Students are more business and people oriented than other engineering disciplines.  THERE IS GREAT DEMAND FOR THIS FIELD.  For more information on K-States program, go to:  http://www.imse.ksu.edu
  2. EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS regarding DUKE, GEORGETOWN, HARVARD, PENN AND STANFORD will be held on Sunday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Marriott West, 660 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis, MO  63141  call: 314-878-2747.
  3. MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY wants students to be aware of one of their programs with great demand: THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT, and EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES MANAGEMENT B.S. DEGREE. Average starting salaries start well above $45,000.  For more information, call 417-836-5121.
  4. COLUMBIA COLLEGE is now offering a SPEECH COMMUNICATION  major.  As a Speech Communication major at Columbia College the student will have the opportunity to focus on studies in one of three major areas: Communication Studies, Performance Studies, or Media Studies.  For more information, call1-800-231-2391, ext. 7534 or: labrown@ccis.edu
  5. FOCUS ON LEARNING offers a variety of programs for students in grades 6-12.  Some programs include “National Merit Scholars’ Academy” July 9-August 1, for high achieving 11th graders., Summer ACT, SAT, and GRE prep, College Advising: Find the best college and even crack the Ivy League,  Tutoring for subject areas, Study Skills, Reading Comprehension.  For details, contact Focus on Learning at www.FocusOnLearningCenter.com or 573-875-5187, in Columbia, Missouri.
  6. SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY in Louisville, Kentucky offers a variety of ONE YEAR CAREER PROGRAMS as well as CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.  Programs include Business, Accounting, Information Technology, Marketing Management, Professional Baker, Professional Cook, Professional nanny, Travel and Tourism, Cisco Network Professional, human Resource Leadership, etc.  For more details, go to:  www.sullivan.edu or call 1-800-844-1354.
  7. DEVRY UNIVERSITY offers a variety of scholarships in a variety of locations.  For details, go to :  www.devry.edu/scholarships

 

SCHOLARSHIP AND PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 26, 2007

SENIORS:

  1. CAPITAL CITY/LAKE OZARK CHAPTER OF THE MISSOURI RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION.  This scholarship is designed to assist students with a desire to pursue a career in the FOODSERVICE  AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.  The application deadline is April 27.  See your counselor for the application.
  2. JOB FAIR AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS is scheduled for April 24, from noon until 8p.m. at the Inn at Grand Glaize on Hwy. 54 in Osage Beach.  If you’re looking for a job, several business owners will be waiting to talk to you….so make plans to attend.
  3. JEFFERSON CITY BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP open to any graduating senior.  The scholarship is worth $1000 for the school of your choice.  The application deadline is April 10.  See your counselor for the application.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

1.  EDUCATION CAREER FAIR is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, from 3p.m. to 7p.m.  This is an opportunity for you to check out information on educational and training opportunities for you after high school.  The fair will be held at the MISSOURI CAREER CENTER on Flora Drive (across from Marvic Skating Center).  The following will be in attendance: LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Linn State, METRO BUSINESS COLLEGE, Missouri Welding Institute, NICHOLS CAREER CENTER, State Fair Community College, TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY, University of Central Missouri, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT ROLLA, Westminster College, WESTWIND CDL TRAINING CENTER, William Woods University, BUILDERS ASSOCIATION TRAINING CENTER, C-1 Truck Driver Training, CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION, Columbia College, MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD, Scholastic, ETC.  If you have questions, contact Mr. Herald Bullock at 526-8115 or e-mail: herald.bullock@ded.mo.gov/

ALL STUDENTS:

1.  A FORUM FOR COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES is scheduled for St. Louis, on August 29 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Hilton in Frontenac.  This is an opportunity for students and parents to visit with colleges throughout the country.  For details, go to:  www.CTCL.com

COUNSELING OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2007

MORE GREAT WEB SITES FOR EVERYONE: 

www.elearning.makingitcount.com

www.fastweb.com

www.MyCollegeOptions.org

www.navy.com

www.makingitcount.com/energyapi

www.makingitcount.com/RoadtoCollege

SENIORS:

  1. CAPITOL REGION ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS SCHOLARSHIP is a $250 scholarship given to 5 graduating seniors.  Each entrant will complete an essay with the title of “The Importance of Life Insurance.”  Entries must be turned in by April 20.  See your counselor for the application.
  2. NASHVILLE AUTO DIESEL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHP provides a $1000 tuition scholarship to high school seniors with a strong technical aptitude who want to pursue a career in the transportation field by attending Nashville Auto Diesel College. If interested in this scholarship, see Mrs. Flowers.  The application deadline is April 13.
  3. SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP is a scholarship offered in the amount of $500 and $1000 to a senior male planning to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia.  The application deadline is April 27.  You may pick up an application from your counselor or you may go online to apply at:  www.sigep.org/mizzou
  4. U.S. WOMEN IN NUCLEAR SCHOLARSHIP  is a $500 scholarship awarded to a senior who plans to pursue a career in a power related field of study.  This would include students pursuing careers in electrical, gas or nuclear power generation including engineering programs in electrical, mechanical civil, nuclear, computer science or administrative assistant programs or programs in business or technical schools.   An essay is required on the topic: “My Career in the Energy Field” no more than 200 words. See your counselor for the application.  The application deadline is April 20.
  5. FIREFIGHTERS SCHOLARSHIP is a $500 scholarship open to a senior who plans to pursue a career in Firefighting, Law Enforcement, or as an EMT.  See your counselor for the application.  The application deadline is April 20.
  6. BRUNING/STAMPFLI SCHOLARSHIP is a $1000 scholarship which is available to a graduating senior in the top 25% of their class.  Consideration is given to character, financial need and participation in activities.  This scholarship is not renewable.  The deadline for the application is April 20.  See your counselor for the application.
  7. KWOS SPORTSCASTERS SCHOLARSHIP is open to a graduating senior who has a good academic record and has lettered in at least one sport.  This scholarship is worth $500 and is not renewable.  The scholarship can be used at the school of the recipient’s choice.  The application deadline is April 20.  See your counselor for the application.
  8. A.J. SCHWARTZE SCHOLARSHIPS are available first to graduating Seniors from Osage County in the top 1/3 of their senior class.  If all scholarships are not awarded among the top 1/3, then seniors from Osage County in the top ½ will be considered.  If Osage County residents do not use all the scholarship available, then any senior in the top 1/3 of the class will be considered.  The scholarship must be used to attend a school in the State of Missouri.  The scholarship is renewable if a GPA of 2.5 is maintained.  The scholarship amount varies from year to year but traditionally has been around $2000 per year.  The application deadline is April 20.  See your counselor for the application.
  9. THE JOSEPH MAYER SCHOLARSHIPS are available to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0.  The scholarship considers grade point average, personal character, educational ambition, talent, aptitude test scores and economic need. Multiple scholarships are given.  The scholarship can be used at any college or technical school of the students’ choice.  The scholarship is renewable if a GPA of 2.0 is maintained.  The scholarship amount varies from year to year but traditionally has been around $1500 per year.  The application deadline is April 20.  See your counselor for the application.
  10. DONALD AND VIRGINIA CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP is a $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in BUSINESS or FINANCE.  The application deadline is April 20.  see your counselor for the application.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS:

1.  GRACELAND UNIVERSITY in Lamoni, Iowa invites Helias students to consider their institution.  For details on what they offer, go to:  www.admissions.graceland.edu

JUNIORS:

1.  AIR FORCE ACADEMY INFORMATION can be accessed at: www.academyadmissions.com   As a Junior, this is the time to begin the process of applying to the Air Force Academy.  Check out the details.  In addition, the AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP is offered at various college campuses across the state: University of Missouri, University of Central Missouri, Central Methodist University, William Woods University, Westminster College, Stephen’s College, Columbia College.  An ROTC Scholarship offers many incentives and financial support.  For more information on the ROTC Scholarship, you may contact Capt. Tammy Rounsavall at 573-882-0554 or go to: www.afrotc.com 1-866-423-7682.

2.  WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE in Liberty, Missouri hosts a LEADERSHIP DAY on April 13.  This special event is designed to introduce high school juniors to the outstanding Leadership Studies program at William Jewell.  To sign up for the event, contact the William Jewell College Office of Admission at 1-888-2JEWELL or at smalla@william.jewell.edu

3.  SCHUBMEHL-PREIN PRIZE for BEST ESSAY ON SOCIAL IMPACT OF COMPUTING is a competition focusing on a particular aspect of computing technology.  The first place award is $1000, the second place award is $500 and the third place award is $250.  The topic for the 2007 competition is: What is needed to secure the software that controls our nation’s critical infrastructure?  The maximum length of the main body of an essay should be limited to 2500 words in length.  Essays should be submitted by midnight, Eastern Standard Time, May 31.  The competition web page is :  www.cse.nd.edu/EssayContest and updated details are announced there.  The prize for this essay is made possible by an endowment from the University of Notre Dame.

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:

  1. MISSOURI BUSINESS WEEK is a program on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia from June 24-28.  At Missouri Business Week, you’ll discover team building, ethics, leadership and your own special qualities.  You’ll be a part of a student company that will compete in a variety of challenges: the production of television commercials, web site designs and more.  Selection to the Business Week is based on the quality of the completed application, good school citizenship, academic and extra-curricular record, a GPA of 3.0 or better and a positive recommendation from a teacher or counselor.  Approximately 200 students will attend on scholarship.  If chosen, your cost is only $75.00 registration fee. To apply, go to:  www.missouribusinessweek.com  The deadline to apply is April 17.
  2. SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS STARS PROGRAM (Students and Teachers as Research Scientists) is a program that introduces students to the various aspects of the scientific enterprise as practiced by successful scientists in academic, private and governmental research institutions.  55 high ability students have the opportunity to participate in research projects in BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, PHYSICS OR PSYCHOLOGY at one of the above schools.  This is a six week program running from June 11 to July 20 at a cost of $1250.  To learn more and apply, go to: http://www.umsl.edu/~sep/stars.htm   

FRESHMEN:

1.  LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE is a three day program that teaches young people decision making  and leadership skills.  Leadership in Practice uses speakers, small group discussions and activities to learn the characteristics of good leadership and how to apply them.  The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has scholarships of $150 for students who wish to apply.  The ONLY cost to the student is a $25 registration fee. Scholarships are awarded on a first come-first served basis.  The program runs from June 27-29 on the campus of Stephen’s College.  The  event is limited to 175 students from across the state.  If interested, see Mrs. Flowers for the brochure OR contact Dave Lankford at 634-2414 or dlankford@mochamber.com

ALL STUDENTS:

  1. AFS STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS offer programs through the school year as well as the summer.  For more details, go to:  http://www.afs.org/usa
  2. THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS offer a multitude of adventures for high school students.  Camps run through June and July at varying costs.  Titles include: Aerospace Camp, Jackling Introduction to Engineering, Minority Intro. To Technology, Nuclear Engineering,  Explosives Camp, Robotics Camp, Material Camp, Athletic/Sports Camps, Computer Highly Interactive Program, etc.  For more information and detail, go to:  www.umr.edu  or http://summer.umr.edu or call 573-341-6314.
  3. ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM is looking for summer volunteers.   Volunteering at a hospital is a great way to reach out to your community as well as gain EXPERIENCE for those interested in the MEDICAL FIELD.  For more information on ways and how to volunteer, contact Mary Kay Hoelscher at 761-7000, ext. 4329.
  4. PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM AT PRATT held on campus in Brooklyn or Manhattan.  You can earn up to 4 college credits.  Emphasis is in the ARTS.  For more details, go to:  www.pratt.edu/precollege  Scholarships can be made available.

 

 

 

 
   

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1305 Swifts Highway
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Phone: (573)635-6139
Fax: (573)635-5615
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