Olathe Northwest High School is the newest of the four Olathe high schools, located at the corner of College Boulevard and Lone Elm Road - just southeast of the intersection of highways K-10 and K-7. (Map)
ONW opened its doors in Fall of 2003 to students of northwest Olathe, as well as students transferring here to participate in one of our two new 21st Century programs,
Aerospace & Engineering and e-Communication. ONW also continues to be a pilot school for innovative use of technology in the classroom.
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.
3/24 NW Missouri State 10:30
Colorado State University will be hosting a special program for prospective students and their family who are interested in learning more about Colorado State University. The program will be held Saturday, March 27 at the Sheraton in Overland Park. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. and is scheduled to end at 3:30 p.m.
Fort Hays State University is sponsoring TigerMania on Wednesday, April 7th. This is a fun, interactive day for high school juniors and sophomores who are interested in Fort Hays State University. The event will be begin a 9:00 a.m. in Beach Schmidt Auditorium and end at 2:00 p.m. Contact the Office of Admissions at 785-628-5666 or 1-800-628-FHSU or RSVP online.
Jennifer Noteboom jnoteboomonw@olatheschools.com
• Sophomores, juniors, and seniors with last names Q-Z
• All students with IEPs
• 504 students
• Foreign Exchange Students
• Community Service
• NCAA Clearinghouse
• Testing—ACT PLAN
• Boys/Girls State Nominees
• HOBY
Genea Bruner gbruneronw@olatheschools.com • Seniors with last names A-K ((who do not have an IEP, 504 or
ELL services)
• AVID students
• College/Scholarship Counselor
Angie Gerdes agerdesonw@olatheschools.com
• Aerospace and Engineering and e-Communication students without
and IEP or 504
• Junior and Sophomore students last names A-B (who do not have
an IEP, 504 or ELL services)
• Testing Coordinator (ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP)
David Heinen dheinenonw@olatheschools.com • Seniors with last names L-P (who do not have an IEP or 504)
• Sophomores and juniors with last names C-P (who do not have
an IEP or 504)
• ELL Students
• Career and Technical Students
• Career Counselor/ Career Cruising administrator
• Military Contact
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
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.
The Glasnapp Foundation and First National Bank of Olathe will award three scholarships to selected essay winners- first place- $5000; second place- $3000; third place-$2000.APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE here, Student Services/ ScholarshipsAND MUST BE SUBMITTED TO MS BRUNER BY 3:00 ON MARCH 11, 2010 or HAND-DELIVERED TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK BY 3:00 ON MARCH 12, 2010.
KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIPS-
The Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program plans to recognize more than 2,100 students and award more than $410,000 in scholarships and prizes ranging from $50 gift cards to $1000 or $10,000 scholarships. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.kohlskids.comAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 15, 2010.
RED HAT AFFAIR SCHOLARSHIP-
The Kansas City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award $500 scholarships to the finalists of their Red Hat Affair. Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled as high school seniors and have a GPA of at least 2.5. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE here AND MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 22, 2010.
HOWARD PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP-
The Howard E. Payne Scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded by Payne and Jones Chartered Law Firm to one selected Olathe High School senior who displays both leadership and achievement.APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE hereAND MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CAROL LEVAR AT THE OLATHE DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER BY MARCH 26, 2010.
UPSILON RHO OMEGA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS-
The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will award $500-$1500 scholarships to selected graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and exhibit community service. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT here AND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 28, 2010.
OLATHE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIPS-
The Olathe Junior Service League will award scholarships to selected high school seniors at each Olathe High School. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE hereAND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY MARCH 31, 2010.
KANSAS CITY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS SCHOLARSHIP- Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair majors
The Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors awards up to four annual scholarships in the amount of $1000 each. Applicants must plan to attend a vocational/technical school and pursue a certificate or associate’s degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE *here*Student Services/ ScholarshipsAND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15, 2010.
TAIWANESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Any Kansas or Missouri high school senior holding US citizenship status can apply for this $500 scholarship. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT https//sites.google.com/site/natwakschapter AND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15, 2010.
DEVELOPING SCHOLARS PROGRAM- K-STATE only
Developing Scholars Program at KSU is for high-achieving multicultural students or students who are the first in their family to get a four year college degree. Students are matched with a faculty member to introduce them into research in their field of interest. Student work about 10 hours a week on his or her research, and is paid $1000 for the first year and $1250 a semester for years two and three. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT http://www.k-state.edu/scholarsAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 21, 2010.
EDGERLEY-FRANKLIN URBAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP- K-STATE only
The Edgerley-Franklin Scholarship is for incoming high-achieving freshmen who have a passion for urban leadership and desire to give back to an urban community after graduation. The Edgerley-Franklin Scholarship awards students with $3000 a year and is renewable up to four years for a total of $12,000. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AThttp://www.k-state.edu/nss/scholarships/urbanleadership.htm. AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 21, 2010.
TRAILS WEST BARBERSHOP HARMONY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP
The Trails West Barbershop Harmony Chorus will award one $600 scholarship to a selected graduating senior from the Olathe, Gardner, or Spring Hill school districts. Applicants must have had involvement in high school music and priority will be given to students pursuing music involvement in college. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE *here*Student Services/ScholarshipsAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 22, 2010.
CHANDA RUBIN “CHAMPION”CHARITABLE FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The Chanda Rubin “Champion Charitable Fund will offer $3000 in scholarships to graduating female seniors in Jackson, Clay, Platte, Wyandotte, and Johnson counties who have played tennis in high school. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE *here* Student Services/ScholarshipsAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 31, 2010.
SYED FARRUKH SHABBIR, MD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
In memory of Syed Farrukh Shabbir, MD, the Crescent Peace Society will award scholarships to two college bound graduating seniors who write the most compelling 500 word essay about the importance of peace and understanding in a pluralistic world. This essay contest is open to any graduating senior from a high school located in the greater Kansas City area. First Place winner will receive a $500 scholarship and second place winner will receive a $250 scholarship. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE *here* Student Services/ScholarshipsAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 31, 2010.
AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium has awarded more than 1.3 million dollars in scholarships in educational assistance to over 1300 students to help start their automotive aftermarket career as technicians, marketers, engineers, sales representatives, and more. Qualified applicants must be graduating seniors and priority will be given to those planning to pursue automotive aftermarket careers and sons and daughters of the industry. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.automotivescholarships.comAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 31, 2010.
OLATHE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
The Olathe Rotary Club will award one $750 scholarship to an Olathe Northwest High School graduating senior. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE *here* Student Services/ScholarshipsAND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY MARCH 31, 2010.
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP- Brown Mackie College only
Brown Mackie will award a President’s Scholarship to selected seniors with a 2.0 GPA, involved in extra-curricular activities, and community service. Students must enroll full-time at Brown Mackie College. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.brownmackie.eduAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 31, 2010.
APRIL 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS
TOP TEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP-
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce sponsors a program to recognize the TOP 10 Small Businesses in the metropolitan community and those businesses in turn recognize and provide a financial benefit to area students to help them attain their personal educational goals. For the 2010 graduating class, there will be at minimum 10, $1,000 scholarships awarded. Applicants must be graduating seniors of an area high school, must pursue a higher education degree or specialized trade/vocational training, must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above, and must provide a record of their involvement in civic, community or extra-curricular activities. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.top10scholarship.com AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 1, 2010.
KATHLEEN MACOUBRIE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP-
Olathe resident, Peggy Huggins, has left a legacy gift to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation creating a scholarship in memory of her mother who was an English teacher in Olathe many years ago. The Kathleen Macoubrie Smith Scholarship is available to any senior graduating from an Olathe District high school who plans to attend the University of Kansas and major in the field of English or English Education. One student applicant from the Olathe district will be selected to receive this $1000 scholarship. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY 3:00 ON APRIL 2, 2010
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS-
Johnson County Community College will award various scholarships to qualified high school seniors. Students MUST complete the application for admission at www.jccc.edu/admission as well as their FAFSA form www.fafsa.ed.gov ASAP and then complete the JCCC Scholarship Application. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.jccc.edu/schoalrshipsAND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 1, 2010.
OLATHE NEA SCHOLARSHIP-
Olathe NEA will award one $500 scholarship to the selected applicant planning to pursue a degree in education or have a parent who belongs to the Olathe NEA. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE hereAND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY APRIL 1, 2010.
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND, INC. –KANSAS CITY INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS-
The United Negro Fund will award scholarships to selected minority seniors in the Kansas City Metro area with a GPA of 3.0 or above and planning to UMKC or a United Negro College Fund School (a list is provided on last page of the application). APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINEhereAND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1, 2010.
NELLIE BRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP-
The Olathe Noon Lions Club will award one $500 scholarship to an ONW senior who plans to pursue a career in the medical field, preferable eye care and who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT hereAND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 2, 2010.
KANSAS RUSH SOCCER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS-
The Kansas Rush Soccer Club will award four $500 scholarships to selected Olathe graduating seniors who have been a registered player, referee, or coach within the past 4 years. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE here AND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY APRIL 2, 2010.
KANSAS JUNIOR GOLF SCHOLARSHIPS-
The Kansas Golf Foundation will award five $1250 renewable scholarships to selected Kansas graduating seniors who have participated in junior golf activities, including high school golf, The scholarships are awarded based academic performance, leadership, a written essay, and financial need. Recipients must attend a Kansas community college or university. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.kansasgolf.org- click on “Kansas Golf Foundation” and follow the links for “Scholarships”. AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 2, 2010.
KANSAS COUNTY CLERKS’ AND ELECTION OFFICIALS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS ELECTION SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS-
The Kansas County Clerks’ and Election Officials’ Association will award twelve $500 scholarships to selected seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to major in journalism, political science, or communications. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE here AND MUST BE SUMBITTED BY APRIL 2, 2010.
The men of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity will be awarding two $500 scholarships to two incoming freshman males at K-State for the Fall 2010 semester. Considerations will be based on leadership and academic excellence in high school. The recipients of the 2010 Loren Mall Leadership scholarships will be under no obligation to join Delta Sigma Phi. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.deltasigonline.com AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 10, 2010.
OLATHE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP-
The Olathe Lions Club will award one $500 scholarship to a selected ONW senior. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE hereAND MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. BRUNER BY APRIL 15, 2010.
2010 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-
The 2010 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $8000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a community college or university. To apply simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications and the scholarship winners will be announced in May. COMPLETE THE SURVEY ON www.student-view.com BY APRIL 22, 2010 TO BE ELGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP DRAWINGS!
MAY 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS…. KANSAS ETHNIC MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS-
This scholarship through the state of Kansas is designed to assist financially needy, academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements- ACT of 21 or SAT of 990, GPA of 3.0, high school rank in upper 33%, completion of the Kansas Scholars curriculum, selection by National Merit Corporation in any category, or slection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE ATwww.kansasregents.org(Go to Student Financial Aid tab and Click on Scholarships and Grants tab)AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 1, 2010.
KANSAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS-
This scholarship through the state of Kansas is designed to encourage enrollment in nursing programs by Kansans committed to practicing in Kansas. Applicants must be accepted into a Kansas nursing program, secure a commitment by an eligible sponsor licensed by the state to fund up to half of the scholarship and provide full-time employment to the recipient after licensure, and be enrolled in 12 hours or more.APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE ATwww.kansasregents.org- (Go to Student Financial Aid tab and Click on Scholarships and Grants tab)AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 1, 2010.
KANSAS TEACHER SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS-
This scholarship through the state of Kansas is designed to provide financial assistance to both students pursuing bachelor’s degree programs and currently licensed teachers or pursuing endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or master’s degrees in hard to fill disciplines or either group planning to teach in an underserved geographic area in Kansas. Hard-to-fill disciplines for 2010-2011 are special education, math, science, foreign language, or ESL. Underserved geographic areas for 2010-2011 have been identified as USD 501-Topeka; US500- Kansas City, Kansas; USD 259- Wichita, and the western 1/3 of the state ofKansas. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE ATwww.kansasregents.org(Go to Student Financial Aid tab and Click on Scholarships and Grants tab)AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 1, 2010.
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIPS-
These $1000 scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors. To enter students must submit an essay of less than 1000 words on the following topic: “Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits.” ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO awards@studentawardsearch.comBY MAY 28, 2010.
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.
Below are the test dates for both SAT and ACT for the 2009-10 school year.
ACT
TEST DATE
REG.DATE
LATE REG.
September 12
Aug. 7
Aug. 21
October 24
Sept. 18
Oct. 2
December 12
Nov. 6
Nov. 20
February 6
Jan. 5
Jan. 15
April 10
March 5
Mar. 19
June 12
May 7
May 21
All tests are administered at Olathe Northwest.
NOTICE WE HAVE A TEST DATE ADDED IN SEPTEMBER
COST: $32.00 for ACT -- $47.00 for ACT with Writing Assessment.
SAT
TEST DATE
REG.DATE
LATE REG.
October 10
Sept. 9
Sept. 23
December 5
Oct. 30
Nov. 12
January 23
Dec. 15
Dec. 30
June 5
April 29
May 13
All above tests are administered at Olathe Northwest. November, March and May test dates may be taken at a different location.
browsecolleges.com
All colleges and universities in the U.S. can be browsed here by state, degree, name, or occupation of interest which a degree applies. Financial Aid resources are also available here.
Please see the announcements below, or visit our other pages using the menu to the left.
December Raven Review Newsletter (posted Wed, Jan 6)
Please read the attached December Raven Review (Counseling Newsletter), containing important information about 2010 calendar, enrollment, College Now, SAT, ACT, FAFSA (student aid), career and tech programs, and AP test... More »
Enrollment Information for Future 9th and 10th Graders (posted Thu, Nov 19)
Please see this slideshow of important enrollment information.
Instructions for Logging Your Community Service Hours (posted Mon, Sep 21)
Please read the important instructions attached.
counseling newsletter: The Raven Review, Fall 2009 (posted Wed, Aug 12)
Please open the pdf attachment to see the latest Raven Review.
If you would like to report (anonymously or not) an incident of bullying at ONW, please see our new
bullying incident report page.
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Today is March 11, 2010
Mar 11 ONW Area Band Festival Mar 12 End of 3rd Quarter Mar 15 - 19 Spring Break - No School Mar 22 Professional Day - No Students Mar 22 Cheerleading Banquet Mar 23 - 25 Cheer Tryout Clinics Mar 24 - Flex Theatre Men's Basketball Banquet Mar 26 - Josten's Delivery of Sr Announcements Mar 26 Cheer Tryouts Mar 27 - 7:00 pm eMagine Digital Design Festival Mar 29 - 7:00 pm Mr. Raven Contest Mar 29 - 60/40 Schedule Math Assessments Mar 29 - 6-8 pm Dance Team Tryout Clinic Mar 29 Dance Team Tryout Clinics 6:00-8:00 p.m. ONW gym Mar 30 - 40/60 Schedule Math Assessments Mar 30 - 6:30 pm Bowling Banquet - Flex Theatre Mar 31 - 60/40 Schedule Math Assessments Mar 31 Dance Team Tryout Clinics 6:00-8:00 p.m. ONW gym Mar 31 - 6-8 pm Dance Team Tryout Clinic Apr 1 - 40/60 Schedule Math Assessments Apr 1 Orchestra Solo & Ensemble Festival Apr 2 - SCHEDULE CHANGE 7 Period Day Apr 2 - 6-8 pm Dance Team Tryout Clinic Apr 2 Dance Team Tryout Clinics 6:00-8:00 p.m. ONW gym Apr 3 Dance Team Tryouts 8:00 a.m. ONW gym Apr 3 - 8:00 am Dance Team Tryouts Apr 5 - 60/40 Schedule Math Assessments Apr 5 - 7:00 pm - Library Project Graduation Meeting Apr 6 - 40/60 Schedule Math Assessments Apr 7 - 7:00 pm ONW Choir Concert Apr 8 Kansas Science Assessments Apr 8 - 7:30 am Battlebots Senior Presentations Apr 9 Kansas Science Assessments Apr 10 - 7:45 am ACT Test Apr 14 - 7:30 am A&E Senior Project Presentations Apr 14 - SCHEDULE CHANGE Thursday Block Day Apr 15 - SCHEDULE CHANGE Friday Block Day Apr 16 Professional Day - No Students Apr 17 Dance Team Spring Show Apr 20 - 7:00 am Sophomore Awards Ceremony Apr 21 Senior College Signing Ceremony Apr 22 - 7:30 am A&E Senior Internship Presentations Apr 23 School Wide Prom Assemblies Apr 23 - 7:00 am Jr. Awards Ceremony Apr 24 - 9:00 pm Prom @ ONW
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