Are you concerned about your student and think they might need an appointment with Mrs. Snitgen?

• Use this link  to express your concern.
• Students can request appointments by using this link.
• In the case of an emergency, please call 911.

Professional Counseling and Mental Health Resources

General:

• The Right Door – (616) 517-1790
• Catholic Charities of West Michigan  – (616) 356-6247
• Ele’s Place Bereavement Support of West Michigan – (616) 301-1605
• Little Flower Counseling: (517) 325-9594
• Fransican Life Process Center – (616) 897-7842

Mental Health:

• Pine Rest Pediatric Urgent Care Center – (616) 455-9200

Child Abuse/Neglect:

• Children’s & Adult Protective Services – (855) 444-3911

Suicide Prevention:

• Call or text 988

Ok2Say:

• Call (855) 565-2729
• Text (652729)
• Email OK2SAY@mi.gov

Freshman

• Take the PSAT
• Participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and community service
• Create your 4 year plan

Sophomores

• Take the PSAT
• Tour the Ionia County Career Center
• Continue participating in extracurricular activities, sports, and community service

Juniors

• Prepare for the SAT
• Take the SAT in March
• If you are not happy with your SAT score, you may retake it. See the Counselor for options.
• Go on college visits (2 are allowed during junior year)
• Attend job shadows (2 are allowed during  junior year)
• Research careers
• Research colleges, trade schools, and military options

Seniors

• Apply to college or trade school by Halloween
  • Common App
  • Directions on filling out the Common App
• Keep track of your accomplishments, awards, and extracurricular activities
• Ask teachers, counselor, or coaches for letters of recommendation
• Go on college visits (2 are allowed during the first semester of senior year)
• Attend job shadows (2 are allowed during the first semester of senior year)
• Fill out your FAFSA (October 1^st to March 1^st)
• Apply for scholarships. Fill out as many as possible!

• Dual Enrollment Guide

• Dual Enrollment Agreement

Dual Enrollment Steps

• Montcalm Community College
• Lansing Community College

1. Fill out your applications through www.commonapp.org, although some applications will be available through the college/university website.
2. Request recommendation letters from teachers, counselor, and coaches.
3. Apply to your colleges of choice by December 1st.
4. Request transcripts through parchment.com
5. Send your SAT scores through collegeboard.org
6. Complete the FAFSA by March 1^st.
7. College decision deadline: May 1^st

• FAFSA
• FSA ID Worksheet
• Why complete the FAFSA?
• FAFSA Checklist

Scholarships

Many scholarships are available directly through the college that you are applying to. Please conduct a thorough online search of possible scholarships. There will also be scholarship applications available through our school. Those will be posted here when information becomes available.

• Scholarship Search – BigFuture | College Board
• Find Scholarships for College and Trade School | Fastweb
• College Scholarships for High School Seniors – St. Patrick School

Elementary and Middle School

• MAPS Testing in the fall and spring
• Acadience Testing in the Fall and Spring

Freshmen and Sophomores

• PSAT in October

Juniors

• PSAT in October
• SAT in March

Are you interested in playing college sports?

Division I or Division II

You must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to compete at a Division I or II school. Please use the link below for a Division I or II school.

• NCAA Eligibility Center

Division III or Undecided

If you are interested in competing in a Division III school or are unsure of your college decision and know you want to compete, you can create an account at the link below.

• PlayNAIA – NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Parchment (High School transcripts only)
• Montcalm Community College Transcript Request
• Lansing Community College Transcript Request