Welcome to the Houston High School Guidance Webpage
Mrs. Stephanie Merickel
School Counselor, Grades 7-12
5300 Houston Road
Houston, Ohio 45333
office: (937) 295-3010 ext. 2002
fax: (937) 295-3737
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Interested in scholarships? Scroll down to the scholarships section!
> IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS <
Upper Valley Career Center Applications
These are now available for the 2012-2013 school year.
If you are a Sophomore and still want to apply, you can! Click here to see available programs!
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This must be submitted in order to get loans and grants for college
Comes available January 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year.
Check your college's deadlines for when you must have this completed to ensure you do not miss out on any scholarship or admission opportunities!
Click here to go the FAFSA website!
Sidney Daily News College Acceptance Notices
If you would like your college acceptance printed in the newspaper, there is a simple form that needs to be submitted.
There is no cost to this.
Pick up a form in the Guidance Office.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW
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The Kauffman Family Foundation Scholarship
One scholarship will be awarded to a Houston graduate in the amount of $1500.
Applications are available only in the Guidance Office
Deadline is April 16, 2012.
Shelby County Governing Board Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded in the county.
Applications are in the Guidance Office
Deadline is May 4, 2012.
Fraternal Order of Police Gateway Lodge #138 Scholarship
An undetermined amount will be awarded.
Pick up in Guidance Office.
Deadline is May 7, 2012.
Graduation Requirements
Testing
Ohio Achievement Assessments (OAAs)
New!!!
Free ACT help online!
Take practice tests and get fully prepared to take the real thing!
Click on "Resources for grades 9-12." Click on "Learning Express Library." Click "Register" and create a free account.
On the left-hand side, click "College Preparation."
2011-2012 ACT Dates and Registraton Deadlines:
Test Date*** |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration (extra fee) |
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September 10, 2011
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August 12, 2011 |
August 13-26, 2011 |
October 22, 2011
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September 16, 2011 |
September 17-30, 2011 |
December 10, 2011
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November 4, 2011 |
November 5-18, 2011 |
February 11, 2012
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January 13, 2012 |
January 14,-20, 2012 |
April 14, 2012
June 9, 2012 |
March 9, 2012
May 4, 2012 |
March 10-23, 2012
May 5-18, 2012 |
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***All students should take the writing portion at least once
2010-2011 SAT Dates and Registration Deadlines:
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Registration Deadline |
Late Registration (extra fee) |
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October 1, 2011
November 5, 2011
December 3, 2011
January 28, 2012
March 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
June 2, 2012 |
All Registration Deadlines are currenlty unavailable |
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Grants, Loans, and Scholarships
Scholarship applications currently available in Guidance Office:
Fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) *you will first need to get a PIN to complete the FAFSA
College and Occupation Search
User Name: houston
Password: ohiocis03
Bachelor's Degree Seekers (4 years):
***Click on "Ohio's Private Colleges," then click on "View Ohio's Private Colleges." This will allow you to look at a great fact sheet on any chosen college, as well as take you directly to the school's website.
Nearby Branch colleges:
Associate's Degree (2 years) or less:
Sophomore Links:
Post-Secondary Educational Options Program (PSEOP) through Edison Community College
Other Important Links:
Virtual Learning Academy (VLA)
Other Helpful Links for Students and Parents
Links listed by subject
Abuse, Dating, and Healthy Relationships
Academic Achievement
Study Skills and Homework Help for Parents and Students: -The Beehive's Homework Help Site
Bullying/Conflict Resolution
Career Development
see OCIS website above
College Preparation
see ACT and SAT websites above and Scholarship section below
Eating Disorders/Body Image
Health Issues/Sex Ed
American Academy of Pediatrics
 Wildcat Pride!
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Parents
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