WH Guidance page
Welcome to the West Holt Guidance Homepage
Mission Statement: The mission of the West Holt Guidance Program is to ensure student success through the combined efforts of students staff, families, and community.
Ted Thiele Teresa Ruppert
tedthiele@yahoo.com terruppert@westholt.org
School - (402)925-2848 OR School - (402)925-2848
Home - (402)925-5999 Cell - (308)380-7916
Cell - (402)929-0648
SUICIDE RESOURCES
If you, or someone you know, are experiencing a crisis, suicidal thoughts, or need immediate assistance or information, you can use these 24/7 resources:
CenterPointe Crisis Line (Lincoln): 402-475-6695
http://www.centerpointe.org/crisistalk/crisistalk.html
Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
www.nebraskafamilyhelpline.ne.gov/
National Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741
(text charges from your phone carrier may apply)
Career Planning
Don't know what to be when you grow up? You're not alone. For direction on what to study in college and possible occupations to pursue GO TO:
https://www.careeronestop.org/
You will find interest assessments, skills assessments, and a work values survey that can help focus what your future could look like. There are also great videos to watch; after clicking above, go to "Explore Careers" and scroll down to videos.
Want to see career opportunities the HUSKER state has to offer? GO TO:
http://www.nebraskacareerclusters.com/
Hear and learn from the professionals and experience virtual industry tours that provide a unique opportunity to get a glimpse inside of Nebraska based industries.
Short videos on planning for after high school
FREE MONEY, ANYONE???
Scholarships - Please visit the "Local Scholarships" button on our page to see what is available. If a scholarship says "OPEN", it means it is a NEW application, if not, updated materials (application/information) will be available at a later date.
AND VISIT:
Education Quest Foundation- is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education for Nebraska high school students. The following are resources and services they provide.
*Activities Resume tracks your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.
*ScholarshipQuest contains over 2,000 local and state scholarships.
*College Funding Estimator estimates your FAFSA results.
*College Profiles has information about colleges in Nebraska and nationwide.
*Countdown2College provides monthly college planning tips.
*FAFSA Tools provides resources to help you complete the FAFSA.
*Reality Check matches future lifestyles with career choices.
*Videos will walk you through the financial aid process.
Scholarships and ScholarshipQuest
Contact the colleges you arei interested in and talk to the financial aid department about possible scholarships you may apply for. Some schools have a “priority” date to apply by to give the applicant various advantages. Local scholarship opportunities are listed on the "LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS" tab. All opportunities we are aware of will be listed on the website, emailed or copied for students.
ACT INFO
The ACT Test- Use the link www.actstudent.org/start to view ACT dates and registration deadlines. Students can take the ACT at West Holt on the December and April test dates. O'Neill will host the Oct, Feb, and June dates. Students can take the ACT up to 12 times. A higher ACT score means MORE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!. See the John Baylor Test Prep page for help in preparing for the ACT. If a student is on the free/reduced lunch program, they can receive a waiver to cover the cost of the ACT. See the Mrs. Ruppert for waiver information.
WEST HOLT CEEB CODE for ACT = 280105
John Baylor ACT Test Prep Go to http://www.ontocollege.com to preview the best ACT Prep on the market today. West Holt covers the cost of registration and provides a study manual to go with the online videos. Any student who wants to increase their chances of getting into the school of their choice and more scholarship help should take the time to go through the twelve 45 minute videos. Contact Mrs. Ruppert for your user name and password. The best results will come from following the three week schedule leading up to the ACT test date.
