COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Parent Information

Freshmen Tech Literacy Parachute Project:

Lessons and career resource links are under the Career Planning link to the left.

Summer Program Opportunities:

The Road to College

hosted by Washington Univ.in St. Louis

Thursday, June 10 or Tuesday, July 27

Washington University invites you to a college planning conference for high school students and parents. Both programs are scheduled from 7:30am to 11:45am and will be held on the Wash U campus. There is no cost to attend. To register, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (800) 638-0700, email admissions@wustl.edu, website roadtocollege.wustl.edu.

Missouri University of Science & Technology

Summer Enrichment Programs

This summer program provides a fun and interesting way for students to learn about the opportunities that lay ahead in science, technology, engineering and mathematic based careers.

For information about the various programs and dates, visit http://summer.mst.edu

or call 573-341-4228.

KU Engineering Camps for Teens

Project Discovery  July 11-16

(for girls entering 9-12th grade)

This is an intensive learning camp that introduces students to engineering principles, career opportunities and world class research as well as faculty and researchers on the KU campus.  The cost is $400 per person and includes lab supplies, lodging, meals and on-campus transportation.  For more information, visit www.engr.ku.edu/seriousfun and click on

Project Discovery.

The University of Tulsa Summer Screenwriting & Filmmaking Camps

Screenwriting  July 11-17

Filmmaking  July 17-24

For information visit www.utulsa.edu/film

or contact Michael Wright at michael-wright@utulsa.edu

or 918-631-3174

Summer Business Academy

at Park University School of Business

June 13-18

For 9th and 10th graders with an interest in business.  This week long academy offers an in-depth look at business, ethics, free enterprise, teamwork and personal skills that will better prepare your student for life afte high school and beyond.  The cost is $795 and is limited to 20 students.  For more information and to apply visit:

www.park.edu/businessacademy

Mathnasium of Blue Valley Summer Power Math Workouts!

During summer vacation Mathnasium offers fun and highly effective programs designed to help children maintain, strengthen and extend their math skills, while avoiding the summer slide.  They will give your child a jumpstart into the new school year by previewing upcoming skills and concepts.  This program is designed for students in Grades 1 through Algebra II. 

Mathnasium of Blue Valley

15253 W. 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062

913/780-3545

www.mathnasium.com/bluevalley

Northwestern University's

National High School Institute

Summer programs for high school students in Film & Video, Speech, Theatre Arts and Debate.  For more information, visit www.northwestern.edu/nhsi or

call 1-800-662-NHSI.  

Summer Adventures for Teenagers

Broadreach and Academic Treks host educational summer adventures for teenagers in programs such as scuba, sailing, marine biology and wilderness, along w/ 30 other programs.  Depending on the program, students could earn college credit and up to 55 hours in community service.  For more information, visit www.gobroadreach.com or www.academictreks.com.  Phone: (888)833-1907.

Loyola University Chicago's

Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program

This program is designed for current motivated sophomores and juniors who want to get a head start on their college careers.  In addition to earning college credit, Summer Scholars become acquainted with college life through study, academic discussion,

and social activity.

Admission requirements: 3.2 GPA and must be a current 10th or 11th grader.  Early Admission deadline: March 20, Regular Admission deadline: May 7.

Three-Week Seminars

Seminar A - July 6-23

Seminar B - July 26-August 13

Six-Week Academy-July 6-August 13

To apply and learn more about this summer program, visit LUC.edu/summerscholars

Seton Hall University Summer

Collegiate Studies Program

This program is designed to give excellent high school students and graduating seniors college credit during the summer.  Interested students must have earned a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2, submit a guidance counselor recommendation and apply before June 1.  A student can choose up to two courses to take

during the program:

COST 1600 - Oral Communicaiton

PSYC 1101 - Intro to Psychology

SOCI 1101 - Intro to Sociology

Tuition  is $1,350 per course.  Registration fee is $45.  See attached APPLICATION FORM for more information or call 973-761-9205.

Penn Summer for Rising Juniors and Seniors

Residential Programs on Campus in Philadelphia

Pre-College Program

(6-week): July 5 - August 14, 2010

Rising juniors and seniors may enroll in one or two undergraduate courses during the University of Pennsylvania's Summer Session. Successful completion of courses will result in official academic credits, which may be applied toward an undergraduate degree. Students also have the opportunity to take part in academic enrichment programs, college application workshops, and college tours throughout the Northeast, all while receiving a complete undergraduate experience.

For more information on the Pre-College Program visit: www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/students/highschool/courses/precollege

Penn Summer Academies

(4-week): July 5 - July 31, 2010

Summer Academies are rigorous 4-week programs that allow high school students to focus on one area of study. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience, students complete an advanced curriculum designed to develop new skills.

Biomedical Research Academy
Experimental Physics Research Academy
English Language Academy
For complete information on the Penn Summer Academies visit: www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/students/highschool/courses/academies

Washington University in St. Louis

Summer Scholars Program

For students completing their sophomore or junior year. There are two summer program options:

Summer Scholars Program - Discover what real college courses are like, share classes with other college students, and get a head start on adjusting to college life.  Five week program allows you to choose from a variety of academic disciplines.  Must have a B+ or higher academic average and have scored a combined SAT score of at least 1800 or PSAT of 180 or have an ACT/PLAN of at least 25.  For more info, visit summerscholars.wustl.edu

Young Writers Institute - Study with working writers, become acquainted with the St. Louis literary community, and receive helpful guidance on your own poetry or creative pose.  This is a two week institute.  Must have a B or higher academic average and have personal writing samples to share.  For info, visit swi.ucollege.wustl.edu

Summer at Georgetown University

This program gives highly motivated students the opportunity to earn college credit and advance their academic skills through a variety of challenging learning experiences lasting from eight days to ten weeks.  "Summer Hoyas" have the unique opportunity to learn from the aclaimed Georgetown faculty and alumni including former and current members of Congress, well-known journalists and authors and lawmakers.  Georgetown offers 13 different programs and students are admitted on a rolling basis, admission is competitive and early applications are encouraged.  All materials are available at summer.georgetown.edu.  Should you have any questions, contact Veronica DiConti at 202-687-5935 or email at vdd2@georgetown.edu.

Baker University Reading & Speed Reading Skills

for Children

Program for entering 9-12th graders:  Students in these programs improve comprehension one to two grade levels while doubling reading speed.  They also learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes, and study for tests.  As a result, students complete homework more quickly and easily, get better grades, and enjoy reading more.  For more information, call 1-800-978-9596.  Classes will be held in Overland Park, Independence and Kansas City.

Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

The Summer Writing Institute

June 13-25, 2010

For more information and an application, visit www.rhodes.edu/summerwriting or contact the program at writinginstitute@rhodes.edu.  Phone 901-843-3794.

Cottey College, Nevada, MO

Summer Workshops

Summer programs in Music & Dance, Leadership Discovery and Exploring Careers in Science. 

For more information, visit http://www.cottey.edu/home/departments/summerprograms.html

Mizzou Engineering Summer Camp

July 11-16 & 18-23

6 days at MU! Get hands-on lab experiments, team design projects and competitions, campus life and new friends, industry tours, and opportunities to earn MU Engineering scholarships. Application due June 11, 2010.  Learn more at download an application at Engineering.Missouri.edu/k-12. 

Phone: 573-884-3403.

UMKC Summer Transportation Institute

*June 21-July 16, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

This is a fun, interactive, engaging, and hands on learning opportunity desinged to create awareness and stimulate interest in hte wealth of career opportunites that exist in the transportation industry.  This program is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and there is no cost to attend and is open to students in grades 9-11.  Visit www.kcsti.com for more information.  Click here to download application.

Important Dates for Fall 2010

Sept 2 - Freshmen/Transfer Parent Study Skills

             Meeting, 7pm in Library.

Oct. 9 - Practice ACT or SAT

Oct. 13 - National PSAT testing for Soph's & Jr's

Nov. 6 - Practice ACT

Nov. 16 - National PLAN testing for Soph's

Counseling & College Event Dates for

2010-2011

Test Prep and Scholarship Search....log into StudentEdge!

StudentEdge is a convenient online resource for test preparation, college planning, financing and scholarships, career exploration resources and online courses for SAT/ACT/PSAT.   To join, simply follow these instructions: 

• Go to www.mystudentedge.com
• First time users select the option "New User"
• All new users enter School's Access Code: PNXZEHLW
• Complete registration form and you're done!

Math Help

Math Help will be offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:00-3:30pm for Algebra I and Geometry students.  It will be held in room 208 with Mrs. Stewart. 

Kellie Westenfeld

Director of College Counseling/ Department Chair

Ext. 1109

kwestenfeld@ndsion.edu

All Students for College Counseling

Erika Ellwanger  

Counselor/Accommodations Coordinator

Ext. 1133

eellwanger@ndsion.edu

ALL GRADES, A-F

Karen Phillips

Counselor

Ext. 1145

kphillips@ndsion.edu

Available daily from 7:30am-2:30pm

Lara King  

Counselor

Ext. 1121

lking@ndsion.edu