College/Military Visits

Junior and senior students may attend the college visits with representatives from various colleges and universities. Prior to the day of the visit students must sign up in the student services office. On the day of the visit a pass will be sent to the student to be released from class at the time of the visit.

Iowa State University 5/2 10:45 AM

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Who is my Counselor?

	Jennifer Noteboom Students with an IEP, last name W-Z, Foreign Exchange jnoteboomonw@olatheschools.com
	Genea Bruner Students whose last names begin with A - K, AVID gbruneronw@olatheschools.com
	Angie Gerdes Lead Counselor, A/E and E-comm students not on IEP's agerdesonw@olatheschools.com
	David Heinen Students whose last names begin with L-V, ELL students, Mill Creek Students dheinenonw@olatheschools.com

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Board of Regents Curriculum

OLATHE DISTRICT SCHOOLS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from Olathe Northwest High School, a student must earn 24 credits, 17 of which are required:
4 credits of English
3 credits of Math
3 credits of Social Studies
3 credits of Science
1 credit of PE/Health
1 credit of Applied Communications
1 credit of Technology
1 credit of Fine Arts
1 credit of Practical and Consumer Studies

Board of Regents - Qualifed Admissions Curriculum
To be admitted to one of the state universities, (Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Kansas State, Pittsburg State, University of Kansas, or Wichita State) students must meet one of three criteria:
ACT composite of 21 OR
Rank in the top 1/3 of the graduating class OR
Complete this curriculum with a 2.0 GPA
     4 Units of English
     3 credits of Social Studies
     3 credits of Math - must begin with Algebra 1 
          or higher class
     3 credits of Science - one must be chemistry
          or physics
     1 credit of Computer Technology


Board of Regents - Kansas Scholars Curriculum
This is a state-sponsored scholarship program.  Names of students who complete this curriculum are sent to the Board of Regents along with the student's GPA.  The Board determines the State Scholars; these are the students who can apply for the following need-based scholarships:  Kansas State Scholar Scholarship, Nursing Scholarship, Teaching Scholarship, Minority Scholarhip.  These scholarships range from $50 - $1,000 and must be used at a Kansas college or university.  To be considered as a scholar, this curriculum must be met:
     4 credits of English
     3 credits of Social Studies
     4 credits of Math, must begin with Algebra 1
           or higher class
     3 credits of Science - must be biology,
           chemistry, and physics
     1 credit of Computer Technology
     2 credits of Foreign Language - must be the
           same language

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NCAA

Division I: 2008 and Later

If you enroll in a Division I college on or after August 1, 2008, and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must:
-Graduate from high school
-Complete these 16 core courses:

4 years of English

3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)

2 years of natural or physical science

1 extra year of English, math or natural or physical science

2 years of social science

4 years of extra core courses
-Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses
-Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course grade-point average and test score index below:

Core GPA and Test Score Index for Division 1 schools

Core GPA	SAT	ACT
3.550 & above	400	37
3.525	410	38
3.500	420	39
3.475	430	40
3.450	440	41
3.425	450	41
3.400	460	42
3.375	470	42
3.350	480	43
3.325	490	44
3.300	500	44
3.275	510	45
3.250	520	46
3.225	530	46
3.200	540	47
3.175	550	47
3.150	560	48
3.125	570	49
3.100	580	49
3.075	590	50
3.050	600	50
3.025	610	51
3.000	620	52
2.975	630	52
2.950	640	53
2.925	650	53
2.900	660	54
2.875	670	55
2.850	680	56
2.825	690	56
2.800	700	57
2.775	710	58
2.750	720	59
2.725	730	59
2.700	730	60
2.675	740-750	61
2.650	760	62
2.625	770	63
2.600	780	64
2.575	790	65
2.550	800	66
2.525	810	67
2.500	820	68
2.475	830	69
2.450	840-850	70
2.425	860	70
2.400	860	71
2.375	870	72
2.350	880	73
2.325	890	74
2.300	900	75
2.275	910	76
2.250	920	77
2.225	930	78
2.200	940	79
2.175	950	80
2.150	960	80
2.125	960	81
2.100	970	82
2.075	980	83
2.050	990	84
2.025	1000	85
2.000	1010	86

For further information, please visit the NCAA website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

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New Student Information

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS and PROCEDURES

STEP 1:  The following items are required by
     Olathe District Schools for enrollment and
     must be received, reviewed, and processed
     by the registrar before receiving an
     appointment with a counselor.

     1.  Proof of residency in ONW attendance
          area (housing contract or rental
          agreement)
     2.  Official up-to-date immunization
          records
     3.  Copy of birth certificate
     4.  Unofficial copy of transcript
          identifying all previous accredited
          high school coursework, grades, and 
          credit earned to date.
     5.  Copy of any special needs records
          if applicable (IEP, 504)
     6.  Completed District Student
          Information Sheet*
     7.  Signed Release of Records
          Request*
     8.  Completed Proof of Identity*
     9.  Completed Certificate of 
          Transfer (if applicable)
   10.  Completed Affidavit of 
          Residency (if applicable)
*These items may be picked up in
Student Services at ONW.

STEP 2: Please plan to arrive 20 
     minutes prior to enrollment 
     appointment with the counselor
     to complete the enrollment
     documents with the registrar. 
     Counselors are not able to begin
     the enrollment process until the
     registrar has inspected enrollment
     materials for completeness and 
     assigned a student identification
     number.

STEP 3:  After schedule is finalized,
     you will be directed to the book-
     keeper to make arrangements for
     registration fees.

STEP 4:  After the completion of the
     above, you will be directed back
     to the registrar where the student
     will receive his/her handheld
     computer and accessories,
     locker number, and student ID
     badge.  If arriving during the
     school year, the student and
     parent(s) will also be taken on
     a building tour by an assigned
     student.  Assuming that all steps
     are complete, required immunizations
     are up to date, the student may then
     begin classes at ONW.

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Scholarship Opportunities

THE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP-
Students nationwide with a 2.0 GPA planning to major in education in college and show both merit and financial need may apply for a $1000 scholarship. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.zinch.com BY APRIL 10, 2008.

GIVEN/MOUNKES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-
Presented by the Lenexa Optimist Club, this $1000 per semester scholarship is only applicable to those planning to attend Johnson County Community College. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BIN #1 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY 3:00 on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008.

SIGMA PHI EPSILON BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP-
The Kansas Beta chapter will present this $500 scholarship to an incoming K-State male freshman. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BIN #2 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY 3 p.m. on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008.

STEVE HARPER SCHOLARSHIP-
This $1000 scholarship is for Kansas high school seniors who will be attending a Kansas college and majoring in either a natural resources or photography curriculum. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN BIN #3 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY 3:00 ON APRIL 11, 2008.

USD 233 “GROW OUR OWN” EDUCATOR PROGRAM-
Olathe District Schools will provide financial assistance in the form of “forgivable loans” to outstanding USD 233 high school graduates and/or employees to encourage and enable them to pursue full-time teaching careers at the pre-school-high school level. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, actively participate in “Grow Our Own” activities, successfully complete student teaching with the Olathe District Schools, and sign an intent to teach full-time in the Olathe District upon graduation for the same amount of years as the “forgivable” loan was offered. DETAILS AND APPLICATIONS ARE IN BIN #4 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY THURSDAY, APRIL 17 BY 3:00.

STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-
Nine scholarships ranging from $500-$3000 are available by random drawing from the pool of entrants who respond to an on-line survey from Student Insights marketing organization. Applicants must be high school students planning to enroll full time in a two year, four year, or technical institution. SURVEY IS AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.student-view.com AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 22, 2008.

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES-
This $2000 scholarship honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BIN #5 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY 3 p.m. on MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008.

LAWRENCE A AND NETTIE H. JONES SCHOLARSHIP-
This scholarship was created to honor the legacy of the late Lawrence A and Nettie H. Jones, founders of the Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel for the amount of $1500 to a qualifying student. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and have completed 30 or more hours of community service. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BIN #6 AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY 3 p.m. on MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008.

SONGS OF KANSAS SCHOLARSHIPS-
In the fall of 2007, an anti-trust litigation case involving Sony Music Entertainment was resolved and the settlement led to funding being made available for students pursuing the areas of vocal or instrumental music at the six Kansas Regents Universities- KU, K-State, PSU, ESU, WSU, and Fort Hays State University. Each institution will award three $2482 scholarships to entering freshmen vocal or instrumental music majors. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BIN #7 AND MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT OF YOUR COLLEGE BY MAY 1, 2008.

 

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Senior Scoop

Click the dates below to view the Senior Scoop Newsletter.

April 4, 2008
March 25, 2008
March 12, 2008
March 02, 2008
February 21, 2008
February 11, 2008
February 1, 2008
January 2008
November, 2007
October, 2007
September, 2007

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Testing Program

Register for the ACT ONLINE WORKSHOP!

ACT and SAT Info:

Students who plan to go directly to a 4 year college after high school need to take the ACT or the SAT test beginning in the second semester of their junior year. It is recommended that students take the tests a minimum of two times. Students planning on going to college in the Midwest need to take the ACT test only and it is recommended that they take the writing portion at least once. Students planning to attend a highly selective university or a college on either coast should take the SAT. Students planning on attending a junior college are not required to take either the ACT or SAT; junior colleges have their own entrance exams. Please visit your students' college of choice's website to find out which admissions exam is required.

2007-08 Test dates:

SAT:

November 3 (registration deadline October 2)
December 1 (registration deadline October 30)
January 26 (registration deadline December 26)
March 1 (registration deadline January 29)
May 3 (registration deadline April 1)
June 7 (registration deadline May 6)

ACT:

December 8,2007 (registration deadline November 2, 2007)
February 9, 2008 (registration deadline January 4, 2008)
April 12, 2008 (registration deadline March 7, 2008)
June 14, 2008 (registration deadline May 9, 2008)

Students may register for the ACT test by logging onto www.actstudent.org .