TALK WITH YOUR COUNSELOR:

Students are encouraged to come to the counseling office before school, after school, or during their lunch for drop-in counseling or they may schedule an appointment to meet with their counselor. Parents may call or drop by the SHS counseling office to set-up an appointment.

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MONITOR YOUR GRADES:

Scappoose School District provides students and parents with online access to StudentVUE/ParentVUE, a web-based application designed to monitor the student's academic performance.

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NAVIANCE & ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Username: your username is school email (example: katep2025@stu.scappoosek12.org)

Seniors applying to colleges, will do the following through Naviance:

• Request transcripts
• Request letters of recommendations
• Match common app account

Go to: https://student.naviance.com/scappoose
User name:  your username is school email (example: katep2025@stu.scappoosek12.org) 
Password: If you don't know your password, you can click "forgot password". You will be sent a temporary pw to your gmail.  You can also email your school counselor to have your password reset.  

Video instructions to request a transcript for college application:
Student_Request_Transcripts

Video instructions to request a letter of recommendation:
Student_Request_Letter of Recommendation

Video instructions to match your Common App Account:
Common App Account Matching 2021
 

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GUIDANCE BY GRADE LEVEL:

SHS Counseling department provides targeted guidance to all SHS students to support students throughout high school and with their post-secondary plans.  Guidance is done through a variety of venues including classroom and grade level guidance and through Naviance, a Career and College planning tool.  

Grade Level	Topic	Skill
9th Grade	Freshman 101	Students learn about the basics of high school such as credits, transcripts, resources, and much more.
10th Grade	Strengths Explorer	​The Strengths Explorer activity assesses 10 talent themes for individuals and identifies each student's three strongest emerging talents, such as Confidence, Dependability, or Future Thinker.
11th Grade	Career Cluster Finder	The Career Cluster Finder is a simple assessment match helps a student discover which career clusters may be a good match based on activities that interest him or her, personal qualities the student has and subjects the student enjoys in school.
11th Grade	Career Interest Profile	The Career Interest Profiler is an online career interest assessment for students based on Holland's Interest Codes.  It allows students to complete an inventory which analyzes their own interests and pairs the results with potential career matches.
11th Grade	Resume	Academic and vocational organizations review resumes for seven seconds before determining whether the candidate should move to the next round of evaluation. Learn the required sections of a resume and begin to create your unique resume story in order to stand out in the crowd.   Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the purpose of a resume 2. Explore the components of a resume 3. Begin writing a resume
11th Grade	Interviewing with Stars	Understanding what information to give in an interview can help you secure the job, receive the scholarship, or earn the promotion. Many interviewers ask behavioral questions to gain better insight into how you’ve problem solved or worked with others in the past. The STAR Method provides critical details that show the employer you are capable of handling the task. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss which situations to talk about in a job interview 2. Learn how to describe our responsibility with former tasks 3. Understand how to explain past actions and their outcomes
11th Grade	Mock Interviews	Being confident in an interview involves preparation. This presentation begins the moment you apply and continues until you accept the position. Learn how proper research can show enthusiasm to the interviewer while also preparing you for the questions they may ask. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different interviewing methods 2. Determine what and how to research the company 3. Discuss best practices for before, during, and after the interview
11th Grade	Financial Reality Fair	The InRoads Financial Reality Fair is a hands-on experience in which students identify their career choice and starting salaries then complete a budget sheet requiring them to live within their monthly salary while paying for basics such as housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, and food.  ALL 11TH GRADERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS ANNUAL EVENT AS PART OF THEIR GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS.
​12th Grade	College and Career Month ​	In the month of October, SHS hosts a college and career month to support students with their post secondary planning.  Events that take place throughout the month include, but are not limited to: field trips, college admissions presentation, guidance for requesting transcripts in Naviance, sessions to help students with applications (college, job, etc.), career spotlights, scholarship information, financial planning, and much more.

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FORECASTING: 

Forecasting is the process of selecting classes you wish to take during the next school year and beyond. It is a plan that prepares you for college, work, and your goals for the future.  In order for forecasting to be successful, it is important that you understand your graduation requirements, and identify courses that will help you satisfy these requirements while preparing you for your post-high school plan.​​

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SCHEDULE CORRECTIONS:

It is the goal of the counseling department to provide each student with an acceptable class schedule each semester. The majority of schedules are created by computer placement and selection; therefore student must take great care in selecting classes and alternatives during the forecasting process.

If a scheduling error has been made, the counselor should be notified as soon as possible. 

Students have until the end of the first week of each semester to initiate a class change. A student must fill out an ADD/DROP form and have parent/guardian permission. Not all requests can or will be granted. 

Schedule changes based on teacher preference will not be granted unless it helps balance out class sizes. 

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CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS:

Please schedule an appointment with your counselor to discuss credit recovery options.

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PARENT INFORMATION:

• TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED
• QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHERS​

Scappoose High School's Counseling Department supports students with career exploration.  Students will complete a resume, take interest inventories, complete job shadowing opportunities, and participate in projects that will allow them to experience workplace situations.

Students are encouraged to come to the counseling office before school, after school, or during their lunch for drop-in counseling or they may schedule an appointment to meet with their counselor.

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EXPLORING CAREERS:

• Exploring Careers Based on Personality
  • ​Quiz (online)
  • Handout
  • Worksheet
  • PowerPoint
• Exploring Careers Based on Learning Style
  • ​Quiz (paper)
  • ​Handout
  • PowerPoint
• Exploring Careers Based on Interests
  • ​Quiz (online)
  • Handout
  • PowerPoint
• Oregon Careers 2020

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NAVIANCE:

Naviance is a great tool to help students with career exploration.

The Career Tab in Naviance allows students to:

• complete a series of career assessments to help discover career options based on their interests
• plan their career paths
• understand the level of education and training required to achieve their career goals
• view videos with information on accomplished individuals in multiple career settings

Student:  Jane Doe, Class of 2020, Student ID #12345

Username: student first name, last initial, grad year 
                     (example: janed2020)

Password:  shs, student ID # , !!
                     (example: shs12345!!) 

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JOB ASSISTANCE:

Are you looking for a job? Goodwill Job Connection offers free assistance!

• Resume and interview skills coaching
• Job search training classes
• Referrals to local employers
• Assistance with the application process
• Access to computers, internet, email, fax, telephones and other office equipment

Scappoose Goodwill * 51651 SW SE 2nd St* 503-543-2306 *

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MILITARY OPTIONS:

The Armed Services offer positions to thousands of highly qualified high school graduated each year.

Entrance requirements are high for all branches of the service, but do differ among the individual branches. Each service has its own recruiter who will determine eligibility of applicants for specific training and assignments.

Interested individuals should contact recruiters as early as possible during their senior year. Local military recruiters visit Scappoose High School periodically. 

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OTHER CAREER RESOURCES:

• mappingyourfuture.org/ - Career & College Exploration
• adventuresineducation.org - Learn the skills to help you reach your destination.
• employment.oregon.gov - Oregon Employment Department
• myfuture.com - Links to beyond high school, military, money matters, career toolbox
• egov.oregon.gov/BOLI/ATD - Oregon Apprenticeship and Training Division
• asvabprogram.com/ - Learn about yourself, explore careers, plan your future.

SENIOR CHECKLIST:

Use this 11th & 12th grade checklist for your post-secondary needs.

NAVIANCE - COLLEGE RESOURCES:

Username:  your username is school email (example: katep2025@stu.scappoosek12.org)
Password: If you do not know your password, you can reset it using the "forgot password" feature.  You can also email your school counselor to have your password reset.  

Seniors applying to colleges, will do the following through Naviance:

• Request transcripts
• Request letters of recommendations (Note: not all colleges need a letter of rec.  Most often, private schools needs them.)
• Match common app account

Go to: https://student.naviance.com/scappoose
User name: Use the first part of your google account, i.e josieb2023 
Password: If you don't know your password, you can click "forgot password". You will be sent a temporary pw to your gmail.

• Video instructions to request a transcript for college application:

          Student_Request_Transcripts

• Video instructions to request a letter of recommendation:

         Student_Request_Letter of Recommendation

• Video instructions to match your Common App Account:

          Common App Account Matching

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DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:

 

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COMMON APPLICATION:

Nearly 700 colleges and universities around the United States use the Common App as their primary application.  If you're applying to multiple colleges through the Common App, you will not have to repeat your application details multiple times.   Enter your information one time and use it to apply to multiple schools.

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS:

Every wonder how your college application is evaluated?  College admission representatives at Harvard University answers this question!

Growth and Potential

• Have you reached your maximum academic and personal potential?
• Have you been stretching yourself?
• Have you been working to capacity in your academic pursuits, your full-time or part-time employment, or other areas?
• Do you have reserve power to do more?
• How have you used your time?
• Do you have initiative? Are you a self-starter? What motivates you?
• Do you have a direction yet? What is it? If not, are you exploring many things? 
• Where will you be in one, five, or 25 years? Will you contribute something to those around you?
• What sort of human being are you now? What sort of human being will you be in the future?

Interests and Activities

• Do you care deeply about anything—intellectual? Extracurricular? Personal?
• What have you learned from your interests? What have you done with your interests? How have you achieved results? With what success or failure? What have you learned as a result?
• In terms of extracurricular, athletic, community, or family commitments, have you taken full advantage of opportunities?
• What is the quality of your activities? Do you appear to have a genuine commitment or leadership role?
• If you have not had much time in high school for extracurricular pursuits due to familial, work, or other obligations, what do you hope to explore at Harvard with your additional free time?

Character and Personality

• What choices have you made for yourself? Why?
• Are you a late bloomer?
• How open are you to new ideas and people?
• What about your maturity, character, leadership, self-confidence, warmth of personality, sense of humor, energy, concern for others, and grace under pressure?

For more information, visit  https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/application-process/what-we-look

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NCAA ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY:

If you want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II school, start the registration for certification account with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org.  If you want to play Division III sports or you aren't sure where you want to compete, start by creating a Profile account at elgibilitycenter.org.  

Here you can find more information about NCAA Eligibility.  

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WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE):

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is your ticket to affordable out-of-state college in the the West!  Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two-year and four-year public college programs at a reduced tuition level; up to 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. For more information on participating WUE schools and how to apply, please visit here.

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ADMISSION TEST INFORMATION

All Public Oregon Universities as well as many other colleges and universities are no longer requiring these scores as an application requirement.  We encourage you to check application requirements for the school(s) you are interested in.
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Register for the SAT exam HERE. SHS will ONLY be hosting 2 test dates.  See below.

​​​Register for the ACT exam HERE. ​Like the SAT, the exam assesses your readiness for college and may provide                                             a path to college opportunities and                                                   scholarships.

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TEST PREPARATION:

The KHAN ACADEMY site allows students to practice with full-length SAT practice tests and unreleased Math, Reading, and Writing questions from real SATS and videos that show step-by-step solutions to each question.

SAT's collegeboard website provides question of the day and sample practice questions for free or you can buy an official SAT Study Guide or Online SAT online course.

ACT's website provides question of the day, test tips, and sample practice questions for you. You can also buy an official ACT online prep or prep guide.
 

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OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES/EXPLORING OPTIONS:
Finding a Good College Match:

• https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
• www.collegeboard.org
•  www.petersons.com

Scholarships:

•      www.fafsa.ed.gov
•      www.fastweb.com
•     www.finaid.org
•     www.oregonstudentaid.gov
•     www.knowhow2go.org

Playing Sports in College:

•     www.ncaa.org​
•     www.naia.org

FOR NEW ENROLLMENTS

2025-2026 Academic Course Guide 

A scholarship is financial support awarded to a student, based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial need, for the purpose of schooling. 

There are a variety of different scholarships available to students.  This page is meant to be a resource for students, but it is certainly not an exhaustive list of all that is out there.  The best thing a student can do is research scholarships and organize themselves.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Make an application list
2. Know your scholarship resources
3. Gather Application Materials
4. Make a DEADLINE Calendar 
5. Follow Through

To get started on your search, consider exploring these common types of scholarships:

1. Academic Scholarships
2. Community Service Scholarships
3. Athletic Scholarships
4. Scholarships for hobbies and extracurriculars
5. Scholarships based on applicants' identities
6. Need-based scholarships
7. Employer scholarships and military scholarships ​​

SHS SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

Do you still need help with your scholarship search and applications? Check out this Loom video from the counseling department for tons of great information on how to access scholarships and upcoming deadlines.  Click the buttons below to access the video and the PowerPoint presentation. 

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Institutional Scholarships - Institutional aid/scholarships are offered to students by the schools they plan to attend. Colleges may offer their own loans, but more often institutional aid is given in the form of grants and scholarships to students who either demonstrate financial need or qualify academically. 
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Students are encouraged to research scholarship and grant opportunities at the college/university they plan to attend.  There are a lot of opportunities that students miss out on. 

Local Community College

Student who plan to attend Community College are highly encouraged to complete the Oregon Promise Grant.  Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps to cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion. Find your deadline here.

Students can dual enroll at Community College and State Schools.  Many of Oregon's Community Colleges have a partnership with Oregon State Schools.  See below for some of the possible perks of dual enrollments:

• Access to scholarships at both schools
• Access to both campuses (including housing)
• Students have more flexibility in course selection and planning
• Student enjoy a smoother transition between community college and a university 
• Students save money in their early course work by taking less expensive classes
• Expended options for student services such as counseling, libraries and computer labs

*​Scholarship deadlines and details are subject to change. Check each scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.

Scholarship Search Resources

WEBSITE	DESCRIPTION	OPEN	DEADLINE*
OSAC	Over 600 scholarships for Oregon students with one application.  ​	November 1	February 15 (early bird)   March 1 (final deadline)
PCC Foundation Scholarship	The PCC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships every year to students who may not otherwise be able to afford an education.	November 1	February 1
Oregon Promise Grant	​Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps to cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion. Find your deadline here.	September 1	June 1
College Board BigFuture Scholarship Directory	The College Board Opportunity Scholarships offer nearly $5 million each year to reward your efforts to plan and pay for college.	Open dates vary​	Deadlines vary
FastWeb	Fastweb's college scholarship database includes 1.5 million college scholarships, valued at more than $3.4 billion!  Fastweb’s database algorithm is designed to help you find the right scholarships to apply to.	Open dates vary	Deadlines vary
Oregon Gear Up Scholarships	​Scholarships specifically for Oregon and Northwest US students.	Open dates vary	Deadline vary
Naviance	Naviance has an assortment of scholarships.  Directions:  Login to Navaince - Select the College tab - Select Scholarships & Monies from the drop down menu - Select National Scholarships from the drop down menu.	Open dates vary	Deadlines vary
Oregon Goes to College Scholarships	​Find Oregon and national scholarships with upcoming deadlines. You can filter results to find ones that fit your needs.	Open dates vary	Deadlines vary

*​Scholarship deadlines and details are subject to change. Check each scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.

 

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Local Scholarships LINK - This link is updated with local scholarships.  Information is shared when it is provided to the high school.  This information and applications for each scholarship can be found outside the counseling office.  

Financial Aid Information

FAFSA
It is imperative that every college bound student fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA). The majority of scholarship funds students receive are awarded from the college in which the student will attend.  Many scholarship funds are awarded based on information provided on the FAFSA.   

FAFSA4CASTER
The FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. You provide basic information and it will estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. FAFSA4caster can be done at anytime during your child’s K-12 career. 

FAFSA WORKSHEET 
Get started early! FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to fill out and preview questions that will be asked on the FAFSA.  You may fill this out before going online to submit!
 
FSA ID
Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your FAFSA documents. 
 
GATHERING DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID

• Student/guardian(s) social security number or your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
• Student/guardian(s) driver’s license
• Student/guardian(s) current bank statements may be required 
• Student/guardian(s) current business and investment info, business and farm records, stocks, bonds, and other investment records

FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

• Click here for information on the ORSSA ​

Hello and Welcome to the Scappoose High School Social/ Emotional Support Page!

We have many digital resources available to you below. Whether you want to connect with likeminded people in a safe online chat room, discover a new coping skill, or listen to some supportive videos there are many links below to explore. If you are accessing this page and realizing that there may be more help needed, talk to your school counselor and we can connect you with people who can help.

Sincerely,

 Aarin Pinkstaff (A-K) 
apinkstaff@scappoose.k12.or.us
&
Alyssa Bettendorf (L-Z)
abettendorf@scappoose.k12.or.us

Coping Skills:

• Project LETS (Alternatives to Self Harm)
• How to Improve Emotional Self-Regulation Among Children with Autism and Attention Disorders
• Self Harm Coping Skills
• Unconventional Coping Strategies list: 

Suicide Prevention Phone Numbers:

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Oregon Youth Line: 

Text teen2teen to 839863

Virtual Peer Support Group
Youth Era Peer Support/Virtual drop in events every two weeks ages 12 - 25: 

Supportive talks:

• Explore an extensive audio library of recorded therapy sessions with our team of experienced, handpicked therapists. Anonymous listening, anytime, anywhere. 
• Did you know about Peptoc, where you can get a pep talk or life advice from a bunch of kindergartners or just listen to their laughter?!

707-873-7862 (707-8PEPTOC)

Parent Resources:

• See the menu below organized by intended audience, including children, their parents and school staff members. Many resources are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese: 
• Parenting Strategies: 
• Psychology Today Effective Punishments article:

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FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION:

The Scappoose School District 1J takes part in the National School Lunch Program under the direction of the United States Department of Agriculture. This program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfast / lunches. Applications for free or reduced price meals are available in English through the links below. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. One application per household.

APPLY ONLINE NOW

SAFE OREGON

The Oregon State Police is pleased to announce the availability of SafeOregon a new school safety tip line program available to all public K-12 schools in Oregon at no cost to use. 

SafeOregon is a way for students, staff or other members of the public to anonymously report and share confidential information of a threat or a potential threat to student safety.  Trained staff are available 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year reached through a phone call, text message, mobile application or website.  

SafeOregon is designed to encourage Oregon students to share and respond to anything that threatens their safety or the safety of others, anything that makes a student feel unsafe or if a student knows someone who feels unsafe. Here are a few examples: safety threats, violence, threats of violence, fights, drugs, alcohol, weapons, bullying or friends that talk about hurting themselves, harassment, intimidation, cyber bullying, or self-harm.

Tips can be submitted 24/7/365 through the SafeOregon.com web portal, by e-mail to tip@safeoregon.com, through the SafeOregonmobile application (available for android or iOS device), or by calling or texting 844-472-3364. Tips are promptly analyzed and routed for the most appropriate follow up and urgency. This may be to school officials, law enforcement, community mental health programs or other appropriate local or state agencies. 

The Scappoose School District 1J takes part in the National School Lunch Program under the direction of the United States Department of Agriculture. This program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfast / lunches. Applications for free or reduced price meals are available in English through the links below. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. One application per household.

APPLY ONLINE NOW

SAFE OREGON

The Oregon State Police is pleased to announce the availability of SafeOregon a new school safety tip line program available to all public K-12 schools in Oregon at no cost to use. 

SafeOregon is a way for students, staff or other members of the public to anonymously report and share confidential information of a threat or a potential threat to student safety.  Trained staff are available 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year reached through a phone call, text message, mobile application or website.  

SafeOregon is designed to encourage Oregon students to share and respond to anything that threatens their safety or the safety of others, anything that makes a student feel unsafe or if a student knows someone who feels unsafe. Here are a few examples: safety threats, violence, threats of violence, fights, drugs, alcohol, weapons, bullying or friends that talk about hurting themselves, harassment, intimidation, cyber bullying, or self-harm.

Tips can be submitted 24/7/365 through the SafeOregon.com web portal, by e-mail to tip@safeoregon.com, through the SafeOregonmobile application (available for android or iOS device), or by calling or texting 844-472-3364. Tips are promptly analyzed and routed for the most appropriate follow up and urgency. This may be to school officials, law enforcement, community mental health programs or other appropriate local or state agencies.