1. for parkway central high families
College resources
for parkway central high families

2. Agenda Counseling Team Counseling Website/Twitter Feed
Mentors 4 College
Naviance
Testive
Upcoming College Fairs
A+ Scholarship Program

3. PCH Counseling Department
Four Comprehensive Counselors
Erica Spraggins (A-E)
Jenny Lange (F-La)
Current long-term sub is Judy Tretter
Paul Hussmann (Lb-Ro)
Priscilla Greenwood (Ru-Z)
Post-Secondary Counselor
Nana Prange
Social Worker
Esmeralda Felix
Community Mental Health Providers
Youth in Need
Safe Connections
CHADS Coalition

4. PCH Counseling Website
Staff contacts
Class specific information
Parent & student workshop presentations
Testing information
Important links
Demo

5. @PCH_Counseling Twitter
Follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss out on important dates, college visits, and more!
@PCH_Counseling
Hint: If you don’t have Twitter, the news feed runs on the left side of the PCH Counseling website

6. Mentors 4 College
FREE program to help Parkway families on their college journey
Volunteers assist with:
navigating the overwhelming journey to college
identifying best college fit
selecting colleges to which you want to apply
preparing your applications and essays
Not replacing, but supporting PCH Counselors
Offer a variety of workshops for students (ie essay writing and interviewing)
Explore the program and sign up for a mentor at Mentors4College.org

7. Naviance College searches Enrichment programs
Historical acceptance data
Career searches
Scholarships
Interest & personality inventories
College rep visits
Resume builder
Testive
Game plan
ACT and SAT prep course (FREE!)
Web resources

8. DEMO
PCH Home page  Counseling  Naviance Student
Demo

9. College Fairs This semester
Parkway/Rockwood College Fair
Monday, September 17
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Queeny Park – Greenfelder Complex
Register for the fair at: 
See at list of attending schools at the Parkway College Fair website.
Currently up to 107 colleges registered to attend
NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
Monday, October 8
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Webster University – Grant Gymnasium
NACAC National College Fair
Sunday, October 21
1:00-4:00 p.m.
SLU – Simon Recreation Center

10. Preparing for a fair
Register for the event and come with your QR code for scanning
Map out who you’d like to see! Some lines are longer than others…
Develop your list of questions you can’t easily find answers to on their website
Be adventurous. Don’t just talk to the well-known schools.
While it is absolutely acceptable and even expected for parents to ask questions, the student should introduce themselves and always try to ask the first question.
Take notes – it’s easy to forget who said what after meeting with several dozen representatives 

11. A+ Program What is the A+ program? Who should sign up?
Scholarship opportunity for use at any Missouri community college or technical school
Tuition reimbursement for up to 6 semesters or through completion of associates degree
Who should sign up?
Everyone
Great fit for many students and an “insurance policy” for the rest
Full time enrollment during summer is only 2 courses – would be free for A+ students (…think summer after senior year!)
How does your student become eligible?
Sign up (Participation agreement & tutor training)  95% attendance  no suspensions  2.5 cum GPA  show math proficiency  50 hours of in-district tutoring

12. How Do They Get 50 Hours?! Peer tutoring at Central High
After school tutoring at Central Middle
Elementary summer school tutoring
Elective mentoring courses at PCH
PE Mentor, Visual Arts Mentor, Culinary Mentor
Counselor at Outdoor School (6th Grade Camp)
Peer Teaching, High School Heroes, UC Help
Buddy at Special Olympics
May also submit 0-25 hours of community service with a non-profit organization

13. A+ Program Website Participation Agreement
PCH  Counseling A+ Program
Participation Agreement
Tutor Training PowerPoint (certification form)
Tutor Log Sheet
Important links
Demo

14. Next Events PCH Financial Aid Night Parkway/Rockwood College Fair
PCH Theater
September 12
6:30-8:00 pm
Parkway/Rockwood College Fair
Queeny Park – Greenfelder Complex
Sept 17
6:00-8:00 p.m.

15. Thank you for coming!