Guidance

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2019 - 2020 Test Dates

 

click here to visit ACT.org to register for the test and/or create a student account

 

Click here for Koontz Cram Course Information and to register 

Class of 2021:

The ACT state funded vouchers have arrived and were mailed to your home on May 1st.  This voucher may be used for one free summer national test, on either June 13 or July 18.  The registration deadline is May 8 for the June test and June 19 for the July test.  If you have an ACT account already, you will log-in and register for the test date of your choice.  If you have not created an ACT account, you will need to do that prior to registering for the test.

If you do not receive your voucher in the mail by Wednesday, May 6, please email Michelle Vaughn at michelle.vaughn@maryville-schools.org.  If you have any questions regarding the process, email Kim Porter at kim.porter@maryville-schools.org.

 

 

Class of 2021-below are two links of interest specifically for you:

The first will take you to a smore newsletter with pertinent updates regarding both the in-school ACT and National ACT test date information.  College bound students should create an action plan if you have not yet taken the ACT.

 

The second link is for a webinar hosted by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.  It is called Paying for College 101 and is designed for current juniors and their parents (although students in younger grades are more than welcome to watch!).  It will occur on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:00 pm (EDT). Follow the link on April 7 to view the webinar.  We have been told that it will be recorded if you aren't available to view on that specific date/time but don't have the details yet on how you will access it.  Stay tuned!

Class of 2021-below are two links of interest specifically for you. 

The first will take you to a smore newsletter with pertinent updates regarding both the in-school ACT and National ACT test date information.  College bound students should create an action plan if you have not yet taken the ACT.

https://www.smore.com/j5k1a

The second link is for a webinar hosted by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.  It is called Paying for College 101 and is designed for current juniors and their parents (although students in younger grades are more than welcome to watch!).  It will occur on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:00 pm (EDT). Follow the link on April 7 to view the webinar.  We have been told that it will be recorded if you aren't available to view on that specific date/time but don't have the details yet on how you will access it.  Stay tuned!

https://tngov.webex.com/tngov/onstage/g.php?MTID=e53bd18e1982f475198f17b8c706cd448

Final Steps Before AP Exams (added 5/7/2020)

 

AP updates (4/29/2020) & Google form 

 

click here for the latest AP information (4/14/2020)

 

4/3/2020 updates:

Big Takeaways about AP Testing So Far:

• Students MUST, MUST, MUST ensure the email in their CollegeBoard account is accurate!
• Students MUST, MUST, MUST check that email!
• Students need to utilize their CollegeBoard accounts and online classroom materials as well as the CollegeBoard youtube channel.
• Unique testing credentials will be communicated directly through the above mentioned sources with individual students as we near testing.  I.e. each student will be given a unique "password" similar to the join codes for the online platform in order to take his/her test.
• Videos will be posted on the CB youtube channel that demo how to use the testing technology.
• Students are expected by the CB to test on the standard test dates unless they encounter technical difficulties during testing or have unavoidable/emergency conflicts.  See link to test dates below.

Other Info from CB:

Test Dates/Times:

https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students/taking-ap-exams/ap-exam-schedule

 

Thank you,

Mrs. Jackie Stryker

Senior Program Teacher & School Counselor

jackie.stryker@maryville-schools.org

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click here for important ap information (updated 3/27/2020)

 

 

AP (Advanced Placement)®

 

What is AP?

The Advanced Placement Program® (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.  The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer, and corresponding exams that are administered once a year.

AP Fast Facts at a Glance

• There are 38 AP courses in seven subject categories.
  • Maryville High School regularly offers 20+ AP courses in all seven subject areas each academic year.
• Each AP course is modeled on a comparable introductory college course in the subject.  Click here to learn how AP courses are developed.
• Each course culminates in a standardized college-level assessment, or AP Exam.
• AP Exams are given in May each year at testing locations all over the world.
• Schools must be authorized by the AP Course Audit to offer approved AP courses and use the AP designation.

To learn more about the benefits of taking AP courses and how they can help students, click here.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION in GUIDANCE

DOCUMENTS, FORMS, LINKS

Please check this page often for updates and/or changes

 

update 4/20/2020:

We are excited to share that the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 will be held on May 29 at 7:30 pm on the Maryville High School football field.   While we are committed to a traditional graduation ceremony, we will be adjusting the specifics of this plan based on the most current guidelines from national, state, and local officials at the time of the event.   Adjustments may include limited attendance and social distancing requirements.  As you make plans, please keep in mind that attendance could be limited to a maximum of 4 guests per graduate. However, we will be streaming the ceremony for friends and family to enjoy.  We will be able to provide you with detailed information regarding any restrictions on May 15.

 

Cap and gown distribution will take place on Friday, May 15 between 9 am - 11 am. Seniors are asked to pull in front of the gymnasium, and we will deliver caps and gowns to their cars. 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Maria Greene at maria.greene@maryville-schools.org.

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The graduation team and administration are continuing to work toward a celebration and ceremony for the Class of 2020.  This is one more call for things you can do.

Here's What You Can Do:

• Graduation Speeches - Deadline extended: Monday, April 20 Please find attached to this email as well as posted on the MHS website, the application to speak at graduation.
• Senior Video/Slideshow:  We still need pictures for the senior video/slideshow...baby pictures, elementary school pictures, middle school pictures, group pictures.  Celebrate the Class of 2020!!  Please include names of people in the pictures as much as possible.  Send pictures to: seniorvideomhs20@gmail.com

Please don't hesitate to contact anyone on the graduation committee.

Maria Greene, Rachel Rushworth-Hollander, Morgan Petree, Jessica Hooker, Julie Maples, Jackie Stryker, or Jenn Abernathy

graduation speech application

 

Senior Events, Graduation Details

Click here for a list of dates

Senior Meeting PowerPoint

 

Future Student-Athletes and NAIA Eligibility Center: https://www.naia.org/student-athletes/future-student-athletes/index

Guide for the College Bound Athlete: https://www.naia.org/student-athletes/benefits/files/NAIA-Guide-to-College-Bound-Student-Athlete.pdf

 

NAVIANCE Log-in for Students and families

Naviance Log-in for TEACHERS

NCAA ELIGIBILITY

click here for COVID-19 update from NCAA

PSAT TESTING INFORMATION

Hello Seniors & Senior Parents,

We have now had a chance to contact the various LOCAL scholarship organizations and can communicate the new deadlines and procedures with you.  Please see the list below.  We hope you and your family are well and that we will be able to see you soon!

Procedures & Helpful Tools

• Because we have already begun collecting pieces of some scholarships (Ollie Keller & MEA), if you could scan and email me the remaining pieces or the application that you currently have, I can ensure that it is completed (with transcripts, ACT scores, etc.) and mailed by the new due dates.
• If you have an iPhone, you can use the document scanner in your notes app AS LONG AS your notes are synced to your iCloud account.
• Click the Notes App - start a new note - select the camera at the bottom of the screen - select scan documents

Changes to Current In-Progress Scholarships

• Maryville Education Association (MEA) - please scan or email the remaining pieces of your scholarship application to one of the counselors by April 10
• Ollie Keller - please scan or email the remaining pieces of your scholarship application to one of the counselors by April 1

New Additions to the Scholarship List

• DENSO MHS Scholarship - complete the nomination request (form is in the Scholarship List) and attach any other documents (resume, essay, personal statement, recommendation letters) that you would like to be considered.  One MHS Senior will receive this scholarship.  All documents should be emailed to a counselor by April 10.
• Crown Education Challenge - See information and link in Scholarship List
• ETSU Balanced Man - See informtion and attachments in Scholarship List

Please reach out to any one of us for help with anything you need.  An email was sent to students with a message from the guidance office and some great resources.  Please tell us how we can help!  Hope to see you soon!

 

Thank you,

Mrs. Jackie Stryker

Senior Program Teacher & School Counselor

Maryville High School

(865)982-1132

jackie.stryker@maryville-schools.org