College and Career Center
Our academic curriculum has been designed to meet the diversified needs of students in the community. Students may select courses from a list of over 174 classes. Advanced Placement Courses are offered in American History, Biology, Calculus, English III, English IV, Geography, Physics II, Psychology, and World History.
Jodi Samsinak, Academic/College Advisor
Contact her
Summer Assignments
College Planning
Senior Checklist
8/29/2008
College Planning Checklist for Seniors
Junior Checklist
8/30/2008
College Planning Checklist for Juniors
ACT & SAT Information
9/2/2008
American College Testing Site. Test preparation & registration.
College Board Site.
ACT Prep Workshops at OTC
9/2/2008
Ozarks Technical Community College is offering two one-day workshops on the OTC campus.
*Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 from 8:30 am - 4 pm
*Thursday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 am - 4 pm.
Please contact Dana Thorp Patterson at 417-447-8882 if interested.
Tests at Springfield Catholic High School
9/9/2008
ACT Prep Classes at SCHS
9/15/2008
ACT Prep Classes will begin the week of September 29. The cost is $30 per student.
Please open the attached registration form and return to Mr. Grinstead or Mrs. Morton.
School Profile
9/25/2008
This document highlights academics at Springfield Catholic HS.
PSAT
9/26/2008
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will be offered to sophomores and juniors at SCHS on October 15, 2008. The test will begin promptly at 7:30 AM.
You can learn more about the test and practice test questions at this link:
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/prep.html
Students Interested in Pre-Med
9/29/2008
You are invited to attend a "Medical, Dental, and Nursing Information Night" hosted by the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center. The event will be held on the Missouri State University Campus, Thursday, October 16 at the Plaster Student Union Rooms 315 and 317 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Parents and students are both invited. The following schools will be represented: MU, SLU, KCUMB, A.T. Still KCOM, St. John/SBU, Cox, MSU, Bolivar Tech, Jordan Valley Dental Clinic, and UMKC. A panel and discussion booths will be provided. Admissions and programs will be discussed. Please see Mrs. Samsinak to RSVP and get a parking permit for MSU.
SAT & ACT Practice
11/8/2008
Students who would like to take a practice ACT or SAT and receive tips on test taking may sign up with Mrs. Samsinak by Thursday, November 6. The session will be hosted by the SW MO Area Health Ed Center on Park Central Square. The session runs from 10-2 on Saturday, Nov. 8, and the cost of $10 includes lunch. Please see Mrs. Samsinak for more info and to sign up by Thur., Nov. 6.
Summer Opportunites for Juniors and Seniors
11/21/2008
Sophomores/Juniors -- Are you interested in science and technology? Then this might be the program for you. Information is available from Mrs. Samsinak for the 2009 Missouri Innovation Academy sponsored by Missouri State University. Selected students will attend a FREE 3-week program during the summer of 2009. The focus of the Academy will be on making, developing, and commercializing discoveries in science, technology, and engineering. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2009. More information is available from Mrs. Samsinak or at www.missouristate.edu/MIA
Financial Aid Nights by MSU
12/9/2008
Come and find out how to pay for education beyond high school. Missouri State University invites students and parents to attend a Financial Aid Information Night. For more information, or to find an additional site, call 836-5262 or visit www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/
Thursday, February 26, 2009--MSU Kentwood Hall Crystal Room--6:30 PM
College Visits
| Date | College/University | Time |
| September 10, 2008 | Columbia College | 10:00 am |
| September 10, 2008 | Washington University | 8:15 am |
| September 12, 2008 | University of Arkansas | 9:00 am |
| September 17, 2008 | Truman State | 9:20 am |
| September 24, 2008 | College Information Night at SCHS | 7:00 pm |
| October 6, 2008 | Catholic Colleges at SCHS | 1:45 - 3:00 pm |
| October 6, 2008 | Catholic Colleges at SCHS | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| October 7, 2008 | University of Missouri-St. Louis | 12:30 pm |
| October 7, 2008 | SPS College Fair at University Plaza *new location* | 4:30 - 7 pm |
| October 7, 2008 | Kansas State University | 10:15 am |
| October 7, 2008 | Baker University | 1:30 pm |
| October 14, 2008 | Drury University | 10:00 am |
| October 16, 2008 | Pre-Med Info Night featuring 10 area schools/ at MSU | 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
| October 16, 2008 | Missouri State University | 10:15 am |
| October 17, 2008 | Ozarks Tech Comm College (OTC) | 12:20 pm |
| October 22, 2008 | Missouri S&T (Rolla) | 1:45 pm |
| October 23, 2008 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 9:30 am |
| October 27, 2008 | University of Tulsa | 8:30 am |
| October 27, 2008 | Rockhurst University | 10:00 am |
| November 3, 2008 | University of Missouri - Kansas City | 2:00 pm |
| November 3, 2008 | University of Kansas | 9:00 am |
| November 4, 2008 | University of Central Missouri | 10:00 am |
- American Legion
- AXA Achievement Scholarship
- Bernard C. Harris Memorial Scholarsip
- Bright Flight Scholarship Program
- Burger King Scholars Program
- Cheerleading Scholarship
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships
- Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Desales University
- Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
- Epsilon Sigma Alpha Int.
- Fast Web
- Fireside Catholic Publishing
- Fleet Reserve Association American Essay Contest
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarships Program
- James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program
- Junior League of Springfield
- KFC Colonel's Scholars
- LEAP Scholarship
- McKelvey Foundation Scholarship
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
- SAE Engineering Scholarships
- The Sammy Award
- Toyota Community Scholars
- Voice of Democracy
- Wendy's Scholarship
Transcripts
The transcript is the official school record of the student’s grades and standardized test scores. It is usually required with college applications and is often required for employment or scholarship applications.
Per school policy, all transcript requests must be submitted in writing for security reasons. This includes hand delivery to the Registrar in the Counselor’s Office or submission via the US postal system. Email and phone requests cannot be honored. Transcript requests cost $2 each* (cash or check made out to Springfield Catholic High School). The Transcript Request Form is available in the Counselor’s Office or you may download it here. Transcript requests will be processed within 48 hours of receipt.
*Current SCHS students are not charged the $2 processing fee
Please send the SCHS Transcript Request Form along with your payment to:
Springfield Catholic high School
Attn: Registrar
2340 S. Eastgate, Springfield, MO 65809.
Athletics, Recruiting, and the NCAA
"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings" - C. Archie Danielson
It is not universally understood that academic eligibility in high school or college is not always equal to academic preparedness. A student can be eligible to compete on the field or court, yet be unprepared to compete in the classroom. A student can be eligible to graduate from high school, yet be unprepared academically to enroll in the college of his or her choice much less graduate from that college.
Success in a college classroom is directly linked to the type of academic preparation a student-athlete has received at his/her high school. That is, it is extremely important to select the right courses in high school. A college-preparatory curriculum is best if it is offered.
Summer Opportunities
Missouri Innovation Academy
11/25/2008
Georgetown Summer Programs
12/4/2008
Get started on your college career before you graduate from high school. You are invited to spend between eight days and ten weeks immersed in the Georgetown University experience. Earn college credit or advance your academic skills at one of the most prestigious universities in the world while gaining experience that will stand out on your college applications. Explore Washington, D.C. with other achievers like you from around the world. Get a head start in college and beyond by enrolling now for a summer of challenge and excitement. Call 202.687.8600 or visit http://summer.georgetown.edu/
Missouri Youth Leadership Forum
12/4/2008
The Governor's Council on Disability is recruiting outstanding juniors and seniors with disabilities who possess leadership potential. Selected student delegates will participate in a unique career leadership-training program at the University of Missouri-Columbia on July 26-29, 2009. Applications can be found at http://www.disabilityinfo.mo.gov/gcd/pdf/2009MYLFapplication2.pdf
United States Military Academy -- Summer Leaders Seminar 2009
12/11/2008
West Point offers outstanding juniors the opportunity to experience cadet life at the Academy by attending the Summer Leaders Seminar. About 400 students are selected from applicants nationwide to attend each of the two sessions. The first session is May 30-June 5, and the second is June 6-12. The cost is $325, excluding transportation costs to and from West Point. Application deadline is April 1, 2009. Students must apply online at www.admissions.usma.edu.
Washington University in St. Louis Summer Scholars Program
12/17/2008
For high school students completing their sophomore or junior year, Washington University in St. Louis offers courses for college credit in the subjects of foreign language, science, humanities, arts, and social sciences. There are two sessions offered: June 7 - July 11 or July 12 - August 14 2009. The program fee for 2009 is $5935. Scholarship assistance is available based on need. For more information and application materials, visit summerscholars.wustl.edu or contact mhussung@wustl.edu or call 866-209-0691.
