Hickman Guidance Department:
Phone: 214-3008
Fax: 214-3058
Hickman CEEB # 260720

The Guidance Department is located in the east end of Hickman High School. Students are divided according to first letter of last name, and are assigned a school counselor for all three years. In addition, we house one Success Center Counselor, one Outreach Counselor, one part time MAC Scholar Coordinator, our Registrar, and Guidance Support Staff.

NOTES AND NEWS

• The University of Missouri's Business Student Council is honored to extend your seniors an invitation to attend our Trulaske Leaders Academy. Sept 17-18th. Registration due by Sept. 7th. $45
  
• This 2 day weekend is full of tremendous opportunities for your students to explore Mizzou's campus and business school while learning valuable skills for their college careers. There are some great events planned including a resume creation activity, one-on-one interaction with Business Student Council to offer advice and helpful pointers for entering their freshman year in business, a Business School Organization Mini Mart where students will have the opportunity to see the endless possibilities while pursuing a degree in business.
• The application is attached as well as a flyer if students are interested. Applications must be postmarked by September 5th, and can be mailed to:
• 110 Cornell Hall
  c/o Student Council
  University of Missouri
  Columbia, MO 65211
  

• SUPER SATURDAY is coming up on Saturday, October 2, 8 am-3 pm.This is an opportunity to take a real ACT exam, have it scored right away, and receive tutoring in each subject area--a great way to prepare to take the ACT! Cost is $15. Sign up with Mrs. Lewis in the Guidance Office.

• PSAT--The PSAT date is set for Saturday, October 16 at Hickman. Sign up with Mrs. Lewis in the Guidance Office. Cost is $18, however, students who qualify may request a fee waiver.

  The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test will be given beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, at Hickman High School. This is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition, a program that recognizes students scoring in the top three per cent with honors and scholarship potential.

  For students who have conflicts on October 16, a make up test will be given October 13 at Rock Bridge High School. Students must have a written request to sign up for the October 14 test, which will be given in the morning at 8 a.m.

• Trying to figure out how you are going to pay for college? Take the FAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov for an estimate of what your expected family contribution will be and what types of federal loans, grants and work study opportunities which you qualify for...you may be surprised!

• Need more help with ACT test preparation? Be sure to check out this resource provided by MoreNet for Missouri schools. You have to be at school to use it (or at least to register), but it has LOTS of test prep materials, including college entrance exams: www.learningexpresslibrary.com

• Another free ACT/SAT prep website: https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm

• Tutoring Program: The MU College of Education is sponsoring the MUSE (MU Students for Education) program in our community again. They are interested in volunteering, tutoring, and other ways to help young people in our Columbia. For more information: email caps@missouri.edu, or call 882-7772.

• College Preparatory Certificate--check this link to see new criteria!

GUIDANCE LINKS:

A+ Program--Information and contact information about the A+ Program

AP (Advanced Placement) Information--Information and frequently asked questions about Hickman's AP courses. Also, check out this link for information on how AP courses can help you with college costs: http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/74032519.8100.0.5307

ACT Testing Schedule--2010-2011 test dates and registration information

ACT College Codes List

ACT PLAN Test Results--a link to help sophomore students and parents understand their PLAN Test scores and other results

College Application Essay

College Visits on Hickman campus --a schedule of colleges and schools that send admissions representatives to Hickman throughout the year to share information with our students

Course Guide, 2010-2011

Departments and Courses

Education and Planning Guide--an extensive guide that tells you everything you need to know about planning for your life after high school

Faculty Contact Listing--email contacts for Hickman staff

FAFSA Information--Seniors planning to attend college need to learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This website contains information about how to sign up for your PIN number and how to navigate the application process. The FAFSA must be completed online as soon after January 1 as possible.

Grading Scale

Information for Athletes--NCAA--Athletes interested in playing college sports should explore this link and register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

Juniors--planning guide

Missouri Connections--an online career planning resource that can guide you through the process of planning and preparing for your career

Post-Secondary Planning--Web Resources--a very useful list of websites to assist you with everything you need to know about how to plan your future, inlcuding career exploration, college applications, financial aid, applying for a job, and much more!

SAT Testing Schedule--2010-2011 dates and registration information

Scholarships- scholarship opportunities are posted as they are updated throughout the year. The page is organized by the month an application is due. Seniors be sure to check this link at least once a week! Scholarships highlighted in yellow are local community scholarships that have a higher likelihood of being awarded to a Kewpie. We also post scholarships on our bulletin board in the guidance office, and update notebooks in senior English classes.

School Profile

Senior College Planning Guide --information and guidelines for seniors planning to attend 4-year college

Senior Planning Guide --information and guidelines for seniors planning to attend 2-year college, vocational-technical school, or enter the military or workforce.

Standardized Testing--information regarding AP exams, ACT and SAT college entrance exams

Summer Enrichment Programs--a comprehensive list of resources for high school students looking for enrichment opportunities during the summer

Teacher Recommendations--guidelines for students who need to request recommendations for college applications, scholarships, etc.

Virtual High School-- http://service.columbia.k12.mo.us/virtualhighschool

GUIDANCE STAFF

Director of Guidance: Susan McWilliams - students with 504 Plans

Counselor: Susan Evans Matthews -- Students with last names A-Cf

Counselor: Pam Massey -- Students with last names Cg-G

Counselor: Maria McMahon -- Students with last names H-I

Counselor: Leigh Spence -- Students with last names J-M

Counselor: Paige Reed -- Students with last names N-SL

Counselor: Robin Hogan -- Students with last names Sm-Z

Success Center Counselor -- Hannah Wren

Outreach Counselors: Ms. Maria McMahon and Mr. Kelly Anderson

MAC Scholar Coordinator: Symone Thomas (at Hickman Monday and Wednesday all day, and Friday mornings)

Registrar: Leslie Gaither

Support Staff: Kathy Lewis

Support Staff: Kelly Sabulsky

Support Staff: Terry Hargrove