Oakville High School
Counseling Center
5557 Milburn Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-467-7100
314-467-7199 fax

COUNSELING OVERVIEW

Oakville High School’s Counseling Program supports the Mehlville School District’s mission statement by guiding students to become “academically and ethically responsible citizens, prepared to live in a changing world.” The purpose of the Counseling Program is to help students gain information, make wise choices, solve problems, and develop short and long term goals.  In addition, counselors advocate for each child presenting them with opportunities to change, adapt, and grow. Counselors, also, coordinate resources within the school, family, and community in order to better respond to the needs of all children. The ultimate goal of the counseling program is the educational achievement and development of each child to become responsible and contributing members of society.

The school counseling program is a blend of four kinds of services. We offer these services through structured groups, classroom presentations, individual counseling, small-group counseling, consultation, referral, committee participation, and research and development.

1. Curriculum addresses student awareness, skill development, and the application of skills needed in everyday life.
2. Individual Planning assists students in planning, monitoring, and managing their academic, personal/social and career development.
3. Responsive Services address the immediate needs and concerns of students.
4. System Support includes program, staff, and school support activities and services.

The Counseling Department provides, but is not limited to, the following services:

Curriculum

• Career Planning and Exploration
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Cross-Cultural Understanding
• Decision-Making Skills
• Employment Skills, Job Preparation, Job Shadowing
• Personal Responsibility and Personal Goals
• Study and Organizational Skills
• Substance Abuse Prevention

 Individual Planning

• Applications for Alternative forms of High School Education
• Career Awareness and Opportunities
• College, Technical School, Military information
• College Applications and Letters of Recommendation
• Decision-Making Skills
• Employment Skills, Job Preparation, Job Shadowing
• Financial Aid
• Four-Year Course Planning and Annual Course Selection
• I.E.P. and 504 Plan meetings
• Interest Inventories
• Transitioning from Middle School to High School and High School to Beyond

 Responsive Services

• Addressing Academic Concerns
• Addressing School-related Concerns such as tardiness, absences and truancy, misbehavior, school-avoidance, dropout prevention, etc.
• Care Team Participation
• Coping with Stress and Anxiety
• Family Issues
• Grief/ Loss/Death/Crisis
• Physical/Sexual/Emotional Abuse
• Relationship Concerns
• Sexuality Issues
• Substance Abuse

 System Support

• Community Outreach
• Conducting one-year and five-year Graduate Follow-up Studies
• Consulting with Employers, Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Administrators and other Helping Professionals
• Contribute timely information to the monthly Tiger Talk newsletter
• Graduation
• Guidance Program Development and Management
• Meetings with College/Military/Career School representatives
• Planning and presenting Parochial Night, Collaborative College Fair, Financial Aid Night, 8th Grade Preview Night, and Four-Year Plan Workshop Night
• Professional Development
• Public Relations
• Publish the OHS Profile
• Publish a monthly Scholarship Newsletter
• S.C.O.P.E. Intake and Exit Meetings
• School Improvement Planning
• Tour College Campuses

 Administrative duties assigned to Counselors

• Planning and administration of testing such as MAP, PLAN, PSAT, ASVAB, EOC, etc.

Mrs. Jennifer Gross – Having grown up in the Mehlville School District, I am very excited to be working at Oakville High School. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Benedictine College, and my master’s degree in Education/Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. During the 2009/2010 school year, I worked as the Alternative Education Counselor at St. Clair High School.  I am looking forward to working with the Class of 2014 and getting to know all of my students over the next four years.

Ms. Martha Honaker - I grew up in suburban New Orleans. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Northwestern State University and my Master of Education in guidance counseling from Loyola University in New Orleans. In addition, I have completed 45 graduate hours beyond my M.A. by taking classes that focus on student achievement, at-risk behaviors, and school administration. This is my 25th year in education and my 9th year at Oakville High School. 

Mr. Steve King - This is my 21th year in education with the last 16 as a High School Guidance Counselor. This will be my 11th year at Oakville High School. I earned both my Bachelor of Education and Master of Education-Counseling from the University of Missoui-St. Louis. I also earned a Master of Science in Secondary School Administration from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. 

Ms. Nancy Puricelli - I have had the pleasure of working in education for the past 35 years. I started my career in the St. Louis Public Schools in 1976 as a high school math teacher and became a Guidance Counselor in 1989. I earned both my Bachelor of Arts degree in Math and Master of Arts degree in Education/Counseling at St. Louis University. I have taken graduate education courses through several universities accumulating 45 additional credit hours beyond my M.A. This is my 16th year as a Counselor at Oakville and I look forward to many more years with the Mehlville District.

Mr. Chris Ventimiglia - After graduating from Mehlville High in 1991, I attended SLCC-Meramec and then UMSL where I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in secondary education with certification in Social Studies. I taught social studies at Hancock High School for eight years. The last two years at Hancock, I served as both a social studies teacher and counselor. In 2006, I graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a Master's degree in school counseling. This is my 4th year at Oakville.

The following dates are the end of each grading period. The grade report will indicate the student's current grade thus far in the semester. The student's grades accumulate throughout the semester until a semester grade is earned at the end of 18 weeks.

First Semester

October 1, 2010             Six Weeks Grade 

November 12, 2010      Twelve Weeks Grade

December 22, 2010      Semester Grade

Second Semester

February 11, 2011    Six Weeks Grade

April 1, 2011              Twelve Weeks Grade

May 20, 2011             Semester Grade

GUIDANCE INFORMATION

Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year.   We encourage all students and parents to keep in contact with their grade level counselor throughout the year.    Please feel free to call or email us with any question or concern that you may have.  If you would like to come in to meet, please contact your son/daughter’s counselor to set up a time.  The counselor assignments are listed below.  Mr. King will work with the students throughout the year but especially the Senior students in the fall and Junior students in the Spring. 

Class of 2011   Mr. Chris Ventimiglia  467-7102

Class of 2012   Ms. Martha Honaker  467-7103

Class of 2013   Ms. Nancy Puricelli     467-7106

Class of 2014   Mrs. Jennifer Gross     467-7101

College & Career        Mr. Steve King                        467-7104                    

SEVEN CRITERIA FOR IMPROVED ACADEMICS

1)       Attend all classes everyday and be on time.

2)      Complete all homework and turn in on time, every time.

3)      Participate in class discussions and group work.

4)       Have a question ready for the next class about previous day’s lesson.

5)      Ask clarifying questions during class.

6)      Review each night what was covered in class that day, as well as previous day.

7)      Use a planner or have a system to keep organized.

NOTE:  Students should have a set study place and time at home that is free of distractions.  Students should study Sunday through Thursday night even if there are no assignments or assignments have been completed.   

Scholarship Opportunities

The Guidance Office maintains a list of scholarship opportunities and publishes this list via monthly scholarship newsletters, announcements and reminders.  If any of the information is incomplete it is because we’ve not received updated information.  If you have any questions concerning any of these scholarships, please contact your student’s guidance counselor.

Links on this page lead to web sites not maintained or supervised by the Mehlville School District. While the pages linked are considered useful for educational purposes, they may contain other content or links.

October

Horatio Alger Criteria: This scholarship is for students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Website: www.horatioalger.org

Coca Cola Criteria:  Very competitive scholarship; recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interest in the community. Criteria are leadership in school, commitment to community, academic achievement, and part-time employment. Website: www.coca-colascholars.org

KMOX / Southeast Missouri State University Student of Achievement Criteria: Open to juniors with a 3.5 GPA at the end of the sophomore year who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, the arts, community service and leadership Website: www.kmox.com

November

John Belcher Memorial Criteria: The Mehlville School District Board of Education chooses one application from a high school senior. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office. Website: www.msbanet.org Value: $1,500

MO SWCS Criteria: Agriculture, conservation or related majors. Website: www.swcs.missouri.edu Value: $2,000

First Freedom Center Criteria: The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest. Students examine religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in their lives.  Website: www.firstfreedom.org                    Value: $750, $1,500, $3,000

Earl Collins Kiwanis South County Criteria: Scholarship documents by college academic readiness tests and need are primary factors in determining award. Student must score at lease 23 on the ACT. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office. Website: www.moarkkiwanis,org Value: $750

EcoLifeStl.com/Neighbors Credit Union Criteria:  There is an online voting process and qualifiers will create videos documenting their green efforts and aspirations. For more details, visit website for official scholarship rules and applications. Website:  EcoLifeSTL.com Value:  $10,000

Prudential Spirit of Community Criteria:  Honors young people for outstanding volunteer service in the community. Website: www.prudential.com/spirit

Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student Scholarship” Criteria: Based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Website:  www.elks.org

2010 Girls and Women of Distinction (Presented by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri) Criteria:  Describe how the nominee’s achievements have benefited, influenced and impacted young women and the community.  Provide letters of recommendations. Website:  www.girlscoutsem.org. (applications also in the Guidance Office)

December

SAE Engineering Scholarships Criteria: For students who intend to earn a degree in engineering or related field. Offers several scholarships, some corporate-sponsored and some university sponsored. Website: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm Value: varies

Vantage Credit Union Criteria: Applicant must be a Vantage Credit Union Member. Website: www.vcu.com Value: $1,500

AXA Achievement Criteria: Recipients are students who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to achieve in college. Website: www.axa-achievement.com

Gates Millennium Scholars Criteria: Minority, GPA of 3.3 or higher, leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular, financial need, 3 required forms. Website: www.gmsp.org

Jack Buck Scholarship for Southeast Missouri State (nomination required) Criteria:  One student can be nominated by each high school.  Student must rank in the top 25% of the class, have a 3.5 GPA or higher, ACT score of 27 or higher, and demonstrate school and community leadership through involvement in extracurricular activities and community service programs.  See your counselor. Value:  Full tuition and room and board Website:  www.semo.edu

Society of Professional Engineers Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or above/29 Math & 25 English.  Enrolled in an engineering program at an approved Missouri university. Website: www.mspe.com Value:  $1,000 - $1,250

Imagine America Deadline:  December 31 each year Criteria:  For students who plan to attend a technical school. Website: www.imagine-america.org Value:  $1,000

January

US JCI Senate Foundation Criteria: Needs 5 reference letters. Awards given at discretion of the US JCI. Website: www.mojcisenate.org/forms.html Value: $1,000

Sam Walton Community Criteria: Sponsored by Wal-Mart. Not open to Wal-Mart employees. Website: www.walmartstores.com Value: $1,000

LEAP Criteria: For students planning to pursue career as a certified public accountant. Must be a Missouri resident; enroll in a Missouri college or university. Website: www.leap-forward.com Value: $500

Discover Card Criteria: Open to juniors. GPA 2.75 or above. Demonstrated leadership. Website: www.discoverfinancial.com/community Value: $30,000

Rev. John & Nancy Nance Memorial Criteria: Written statement describing determination to pursue education.

Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (Nomination required). Criteria:  Open to African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska natives and Hispanic Americans.  Students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Leadership, community service and a number of essays are required. Value: Based on need; up to full tuition, fees, books and living expenses Website:  www.gmsp.org

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations Criteria:  Student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community. Website:  www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize                         Value:  $1,000

February

ESA Foundation Criteria: Student ranks in the upper 25% or GPA 3.5 or 22 ACT/1030 SAT. Website: www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship Value: $7,500

SME Education Criteria: Manufacturing and related majors. Website: www.sme.org

UMSL University Bound Criteria: Advanced Credit enrollment and will attend UMSL after high school. Website: www.umsl.edu Value: $3,000

Mizzou Alumni Scholars Criteria: Must be accepted to Mizzou & top 20% of senior class with 26 ACT or higher. Website: www.mizzou.com/freshman.htm Value: $500-$5,000

Missouri Bar Criteria: Essay question contest. Website: www.mnea.org/classkids/lawdayessay.htm Value: $300

Tuskegee Airman Criteria: Aviation, aerospace or engineering majors. Value: $1,500, $20,000

Darryl “Jack” Holley MUSIC Criteria: Not a music scholarship. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $2,000

Burger King Criteria: 2.5+ GPA, work 15 hrs/week (not Burger King), community service, financial need, plan to attend 2 or 4 year college. Website: www.bk.com/scholars Value: $1,000

Greater St. Louis Mother of Twins Criteria: For multiple-birth students. Considerations: academic achievement, leadership, citizenship in school and community, financial need, essay and recommendations. Website: www.stlmotc.org/scholarship.htm Value: $1,000 to each twin

Missouri Minority Education Criteria: Minority students pursuing teaching. Must have GPA in top 25% and attend a Missouri college. Website: www.dese.mo.gov Value: $3,000

National Cooperative Education Criteria: Complete all required application materials. GPA 3.5 or better. Website: www.co-op.edu

AXA Achievement Criteria: Recipients are students who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to achieve in college. Website: www.axa-achievement.com Value: $2,000

DECA Criteria: Must be a DECA member. Website: www.deca.org/schol.html

Monsanto Imagine Criteria: Agriculture related majors. Website: www.monsanto.com Value: $1,500

Best Buy Criteria: Rewards students for all of their work; inside and outside the classroom. Website: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships

James & Nellie Westlake Criteria: Demonstrate financial need. Website: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org

McDonald’s Excellence Award Criteria: For African-American students who are members of or involved with or are willing to be involved with Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. Website: www.mcdonaldsstl.com Value: $2,500

SIUE Alumni Criteria: For children, grandchildren & siblings of SIUE graduates. Website: www.siue.edu/alumni

US Bank Criteria: Scholarships given through a random drawing process.  Website: www.usbank.com/studentbanking Value: $1,000

St. Louis Area Mensa Scholarship for Mental Health Criteria:  Student must have a GPA of 3.00 or greater and submit an essay.  Applicant must major in the mental health field. Applications are in the Guidance Office. Value:  $1000

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Criteria:  Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and enroll in a public, in-state college or university. Website: www.kfcscholars.org. Value:  $20,000

Webster Universtiy Scholarship  Criteria:  Incoming freshman who has a 3.6 GPA, an ACT score of 24 or above or SAT combined score of 1650 or above, and ranks in the top 20% of the graduating class. Value:  $14,000 (renewable)

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville PIECES Scholarship Criteria: A National Science Foundation grant to support academically-prepared but financially-needy students who are interested in earning an engineering, construction management or computer science degree. Website: http://www.siue.edu/engineering/pieces/ Value:  $2,000-$10,000

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Criteria:  Applicants must be a senior student, age 21 years or younger. Value:  $5,000 Website:  www.ohtheplaces.org.

CSMAC Criteria: Athletic/Academic Success/Community. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $10,000

James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program Criteria: Have financial need, a 2.5 GPA and a family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less. Website: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org Value:  Full tuition plus $2,000.  Renewable

Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship Criteria:  Student or parent must have been an Electro member for at least one year prior to the Edward G. Halliburton Scholarship entry deadline. Value:  $1,000

March

Sam Walton Scholar Criteria: Scholarships in Business are awarded to incoming freshmen and current college students majoring in economics, finance, international business, management, or marketing at the Missouri University College of Business. Accountancy majors are not eligible for the Walton Scholarship. Website: www.business.missouri.edu  Value: $6,675

Frank Trulaske Criteria: Scholarships in Business are awarded to students pursuing degrees from the Missouri University College of Business. Website: www.business.missouri.edu  Value: $6,675

Ponder Minority Scholarship – University of Missouri’s College of Business Criteria:  Major in accountancy, economics, finance, international business, management or marketing.  Primary qualifications are being a minority, academic achievement, and financial need. Value:  $5,000 (renewable)

Rotary Club Criteria: Financial need. Counselor evaluation.  Value: $1,500

Carol Allen Memorial Criteria: One female student chosen based on financial need. Counselor evaluation. Value: $1,500

Project 21 Criteria: Submit printed article to Oakville newspaper on underage gambling. Website: www.missouricasinos. Value: $1,000, $1,500

Missouri State Teachers Criteria: For students intending to major in the field of education. Website: www.msta.org Value: $500

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache (SAMMY) Criteria: Athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership & community service. Website: www.bodybymilk.com Value: $7,500

Douglass Alumni Criteria: For students who are descendants of alum of Douglass Elementary or Douglass High Schools in Webster Groves. Value: $1,000

Charter Collegiate Criteria: Applicants must have GPA 2.8 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, and 250-word essay. Value: $500

Janice M. Scott Memorial Criteria: Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Leadership/community service. Value: $2,500

Missouri Bankers Foundation Criteria: Banking related majors. Website: www.mobankers.com Value: $500

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Criteria: Community service/volunteers.  Nominations required. Website: www.kohlscorporation.com

Greater St. Louis Art Association Criteria: Art majors. Website: www.gslaa.org Value: $1,500

Notre Dame Club Criteria: Financial need and strong academics.

Mehlville Retired Educators Criteria: Education majors. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $1,200

Missouri Insurance Education Criteria: For students planning to attend a MO college to pursue study in insurance, risk management, or actuarial science. Value: $1,500

Mehlville Oakville Foundation Criteria: Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $1,000

Robert Heymeyer Criteria: Must attend Mizzou and have a 3.0 GPA or better. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $500

Ben Vogelsang Criteria: Senior male baseball players. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $500

OHS Parents Club Criteria: Open to all seniors. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $400

Black Student Union-Black and White Ball Scholarship Criteria:  Candidates must meet Lindenwood University’s requirements with a minimum 20 ACT cumulative score and 2.5 GPA. Value:  $7,000 annual scholarships plus $2,400 in on-campus work for campus residents, renewable for four years (2).

April

SAVM Criteria: Open to minority students who pursue medical or visual science majors. Website: www.muhealth.org

Bussen Quarry Criteria: Resident of Oakville attendance area. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $1,000

University of Oklahoma Alumni Club Criteria: Applied for admission to University of Oklahoma. Value: $1,000

Concord Lions Club Criteria: Demonstrated financial need. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $1,500

Mehlville NEA Criteria: Education majors with 3.0 GPA. Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $250, $800

Randi Perkins Kids Helping Kids Criteria: Open to female athletes. Value: $1,500

Robert C. Byrd Criteria: Must be in top 10% on ACT and top 10% of class. Website: www.dese.mo.gov Value: $1,500

Epsilon Lambda Criteria: Scholarships based on academic excellence, financial need, personal accomplishments and aspirations, student and community involvement. Value: $1,500

St. Anthony’s Criteria: Health-related majors. Value: $10,000-20,000

Student View Criteria: Random drawing. Website: www.student-view.com Value: $500, $1000, $3,000

Ayn Rand Institute Criteria: Essay writing contest based on “The Fountainhead.” Website: www.aynrand.org/contests Value: $10,000

May

Women Legislators of Missouri Criteria: Female seniors. Essay topic. Value: $500

South County Chamber of Commerce Criteria: Turn completed application into the Guidance Office.      Value: $500

Sigma Phi Epsilon Criteria: Male student planning to attend Mizzou. Not required to join fraternity. For student who excels in academics, leadership, athletics, community service and who exemplify the Balanced man ideas of a sound mind and body. Value: $500, $1,000

Asthma & Allergy Foundation Criteria: Students with history of asthma & allergies. Website: www.aafastl.org Value: $1,000

YMCA Future Leaders Criteria: Female students with a 3.25 GPA or better. Value: $1,500

June/July

Carole Moody – St. Louis Attractions Criteria: Student entering field that would contribute to tourism/hospitality industry, currently work for a SLAA member. Website: http://www.stlattractions.org/content/members.asp  Value: $500, $1,000

Swope Memorial Loan Criteria: Loan that must be repaid.

Others

Scholarship Experts various scholarships available Website: www.ScholarshipExperts.com

Alpha Gamma Sigma Criteria: Male students attending Mizzou.

National Academy of Beauty Arts Criteria: Cosmetology Value: $500

Students currently attending OHS should contact the Registrar in the Guidance Office to have transcripts sent. 

This transcript form is for graduates only. Transcript records are kept in the OHS Guidance Office for two years after a student graduates. After two years, the transcript records are housed in the Mehlville District's Central Office located next to Mehlville High School. Those students should submit their transcript request to  the Records Department at 467-5000.

2010-2011 Career and Course Planning Guide

The faculty and staff at Oakville High School is dedicated to the young people in our community. This Career and Course Planning Guide has been prepared to guide students through a graduation plan which will address their current educational needs and prepare them for post secondary education. Counselors, teachers, and administrators are knowledgeable and prepared to work with students and parents/guardians in making the best academic decisions possible for our students. This planning guide gives all of us the knowledge of course offerings necessary to make these decisions.

During the registration process, students should work closely with their parents, counselor, teachers and grade level principal in determining what’s appropriate for their four year high school plan. It is equally important for all students to understand what courses are required for graduation. Simply selecting courses spontaneously without a plan almost always results in students requesting changes in their schedules. As you know, the courses that students initially select become the groundwork for our staffing and the creation of our master schedule. We encourage you to put much thought into this process to ensure that the schedule created for you is most appropriate.

Oakville High School is rich with wonderful courses and teachers. Ultimately, as with anything in life, the personal success in your high school career will equal the time and effort you put into it. Our expectations for all students can be summed up in one sentence . . . never give anything less than your very best in everything you do. Regarding your high school career, that process starts right here with the building of your academic plan.

Please review this planning guide carefully. Oakville High School students will meet with and receive specific instructions and guidance from counselors in plotting out their schedule for next year, however, the ultimate responsibility for deciding what courses best fit your student’s needs in relation to their ability and future goals rests with students and parents.

Wednesday, September 8

Army @ 9:30

Thursday, September 16

Navy @ 9:30

St. Louis University @ 10:00

Monday, September 20

Westminster College @ 9:30

Southeast Missouri State @ 9:30

Army

Wednesday, September 22

University of Evansville @ 9:00

Brescia University @ 9:30

ITT Technical College @ 10:00

Tuesday, September 29

Drake University @ 9:00

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale @ 9:00

Tuesday, October 5

Lincoln College @ 9:30

Northwestern University @ 10:00

Rockhurst University @ 10:00

Monday, October 11

Missouri University of Science & Technology @ 9:30

Columbia College @ 10:00

Army

Monday, October 25

University of Missouri - St. Louis @ 9:30

Fontbonne University @ 9:30

Army

Wednesday, October 27

Drury University @ 9:00

St. Louis Community College @ 9:00

Friday, October 29

Missouri State @ 9:00

McKendree University @ 9:30

St. Louis College of Pharmacy @ 9:30

SIGN UP SHEETS FOR VISITS ARE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE

Representatives are available in the Counseling Office to meet with interested juniors and seniors. These small group visits are a great way to learn more and get some of your questions answered. The visits take place during ANP and usually take 30-45 minutes. Students should obtain a pass from the Guidance Office secretary prior to ANP. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Academic Opportunities

COLLEGE SEARCH and CAREER PLANNING

www.missouriconnections.org  Username: oakville  Password: 2viewmoc

ACT  www.actstudent.org HS Code:263001, OHS Test Center:198450

SAT or AP   www.collegeboard.com     HS Code:263001

FastWeb www.fastweb.com

Common Application     www.commonapp.org

FAFSA, Free App. for Fed. Student Aid www.fafsa.gov

Military Information     http://todaysmilitary.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook     http://stats.bls.gov/oco

Planning & Paying for College     www.dhe.mo.gov

ATHLETICS/ATHLETES

NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org

TEST PREPARATION

www.actstudent.org

www.number2.com

www.collegeboard.com            

MINORITY/SPECIAL INTEREST

www.hispanicscholarship.com

www.naacp.org

www.collegefund.org  (Native Americans)

SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID         

www.fastweb.com

www.fafsa.gov

LEARNING DISABILITIES

www.ldresources.com

EDUCATION RESOURCES

U. S. Dep't of Education                                               www.ed.gov

MO. Dep't of Elementary & Secondary Education   http://dese.mo.gov

South County Technical School                                  www.ssd.k12.mo.us

Special School District                                                  www.ssd.k12.mo.us

COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 

1. Annie's Hope  314-965-5015 

Bereavement center for children and families

2. Behavioral Health Response (BHR)  314-469-6644 

Mental health crisis hotline

3. Child Abuse-Neglect Hotline  800-392-3738

24-hour hotline

4. Homeless Hotline  314-802-5444

Homeless hotline for St. Louis city and county

5. Kids In the Middle  314-909-9922

Counseling services for children of divorce

6. Kids Under Twenty-One (KUTO)  314-644-5886

Crisis helpline (Evening hours only)

7. Missouri Dep't of Social Services  http://www.dss.mo.gov

Programs and support

8.  National Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse  314-962-3456

Substance abuse

9. National Institute of Mental Health  www.nimh.nih.gov 

Mental health information

10. Psychotherapy St. Louis  http://psychotherapysaintlouis.org

Search for a therapist

11. Student Assistance Program  314-531-3300

Pre-paid short-term counseling for district residents

12. United Way  211  Able to refer to multiple community helping organizations

ACT Test Dates                                                     Registration Deadline

September 11, 2010                                             August 6, 2010

October 23, 2010                                                   September 17, 2010

December 11, 2010                                              November 5, 2010

February 12, 2011                                                 January 7, 2011

April 9, 2011                                                            March 4, 2011

June 11, 2011                                                        May 6, 2011

All ACT assessments are administered at OHS. The OHS school code is 263001; the OHS test center code is 198450. Students may register either by mail or online. ACT prefers online registration at  www.actstudent.org. A limited number of packets for registration by mail are available in the Guidance Office. Students may take the ACT with or without the Writing Option. Some colleges require the Writing Option; others do not. To find out if the colleges that you are interested in require it, log on to the ACT website, click on "FAQS,"  then "See All FAQS," then "I have questions about the optional Writing Test. Can you help?" Last, click on "College Writing Test Requirements Search Tool." 

SAT Test Dates                                                     Registration Deadline

October 9, 2010                                                 September 10, 2010

November 6, 2010                                             October 8, 2010

December 4, 2010                                             November 5, 2010

January 22, 2011                                                December 23, 2010

March 12, 2011                                                   February 11, 2011

May 7, 2011                                                         April 8, 2011

June 4, 2011                                                       May 6, 2011

The OHS school code is 263001; there is no OHS test center code. OHS does not administer either the SAT Reasoning Test or the SAT Subject Tests.  Students may register either by mail or online.  Registration packets for mailing are available in the Guidance Office. Online registration is at www.collegeboard.com.

PLAN Test Dates          Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The PLAN is a preliminary or practice ACT. It is traditionally administered to 10th graders. The PLAN is a predictor of success on the ACT. It focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement.

PSAT Test Dates          Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The PSAT is a preliminary SAT. It is traditonally administered to interested juniors and invited sophomores. It is also the standardized test used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to determine National Merit Scholars based on junior-year testing results.

Guidance Office 2010/2011 Important Dates

College Fairs

October 17, 2010         National College Fair @ St. Louis University

October 18, 2010         Collaborative College Fair @ Meramec

April 2011                      I-70 Series College Fair @ Maryville University

Financial Aid Night

November 2010          Financial Aid Workshop @ Mehlville High School

March 1, 2011             Financial Aid Completion @ 6:00pm - Meramec Bottom Rd Campus

Test Dates

October 13, 2010         PSAT @ OHS 7:30am Registration Required

October 13, 2010         PLAN  @ OHS 7:30am ANP Room

October 13, 2010         ASVAB @ 7:30am library

8^th Grade Dates

November 16, 2010     Parochial Night @ 6:30pm in Library

February 2, 2011         8^th Grade Preview Night @ 5:30pm & 6:45pm

February 9, 2011         4yr Plan Workshop @ 6:30pm in Library

College Bound

February 1, 2011         Steps to Meramec @ 6:00pm - Meramec Bottom Rd Campus

                                    Financial Aid Presentation (Seniors Only)@ 7pm

February 16, 2011       Steps to College @ 6:30pm in Library

February 22, 2011       A+ Night @ 6:00pm - Meramec Main Campus

Seniors

September 16/17, 2010            Senior Conferences in Library

September 23/24, 2010            Senior Conferences in Library

October 13, 2010                      Senior Panoramic

April 27, 2011             Academic Achievement starts @ 6pm with reception

May 7, 2011                               Prom

May 2011                                   Senior Breakfast

May 22, 2011                             Graduation

Advanced Placement (AP) is a challenging program designed to provide motivated high school students with he opportunity to take college-level courses. Students who complete AP courses demonstrate their mastery of subject matter by earning qualifying grades on AP exams administered exclusively in May. The cost of each AP exam is $86. Oakville currently offers AP courses in Art History, Biology, Calculus, English, European History, German, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics, Studio Art, U.S. History, and World History. Students are not required to take an AP course prior to taking an exam. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Update

Planning for May, 2010 AP exam administration has begun. As students prepare to make decisions about testing, it is important to note the following:   

• The fee for each exam is $86.00.
• Students must pay a non-refundable deposit of $13.00 per exam no later than Wednesday, March 24,  in order to take AP exams in May.
• Check should be made payable to "Oakville High School" with the name of the exam(s) written on the memo line.  Bring checks to Ms. John in the Guidance Office.
• Early testing and testing at times other than those published by the College Board are not permitted under any circumstances.
• Late-testing exams must be ordered by the AP coordinator for students who would like to take exams that are scheduled for the same time. The coordinator's deadline for ordering the alternate exams for late-testing is May 14, 2010.
• Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations on AP exams. All students requesting accommodations must submit a "student Eligibility Form." Please note that it takes approximately seven weeks from the receipt of all necessary documentation for the College Board to determine a student's eligibility for accommodations. Contact the AP coordinator or visit www.collegeboard.com/ssd for specific application deadlines and information.
• Additional information regarding the Advanced Placement program is available at www.collegeboard.com/apstudents.
• College credit policies based upon AP exam scores may be found by using the AP Credit Policy search at www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy or by checking college catalogs or websites.

Please contact the AP Coordinator for Oakville High School, Ms. Nancy Puricelli, if there are any questions or concerns. (Office: 467-7106/ Email: puricelli@mehlville.k12.mo.us).

 2010 AP Exam Schedule