EPHS School Counseling

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Below is a list of local scholarships organized through East Palestine High School, that will require a student to fill out an application. In early March the applications will be ready to be picked up by students. We will have applications available in the School counseling  office. The deadline for submission will be the last Friday in March. 

All applications must be submitted hard copy to Mrs. Randolph.  Electronic copies will not be accepted.


GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships listed under the general scholarship heading will be from a variety of sources. As the counselor receives scholarships from colleges, businesses etc. they will be added to the list with contact information and deadlines.

Scholarship~~Deadline~~Site/Link

       

 




Contact Info: 

Mrs. Emily Randolph

East Palestine High School

360 West Grant Street

East Palestine, OH 44413

Email: Emily.Randolph@myepschools.org

Office Phone: (330) 426-5442    Fax: (330) 426-5105

Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

East Palestine City Schools Counseling Philosophy

The East Palestine School District adheres to the philosophy that the school counseling program is an essential and integral part of the overall education process. The comprehensive program is built on the assumption that certain academic, career, and personal objectives are attainable when school counseling for all students is provided. This implementation acknowledges that school counseling is no longer a service to be offered by one person but a program coordinated with other educators incorporating a comprehensive curriculum.

East Palestine High School:

School Counselor 2023-Present

English Teacher/Department Chair 2003-2023

Academic Credentials:

Ohio Northern University: Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a Concentration in Theater Arts and a Minor in English

Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh, Scotland (Stage Management Study Abroad Program)

Kent State University: Master of Arts in Teaching

Westminster College: School Counseling

Memberships:

Teacher Based Team, Building Leadership Team, District Leadership Team

Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team

ASCA-American School Counselors Assoc. 

East Palestine Alumni and Friends Scholarship Association

Extra Curricular Involvement:

Drama Club (Co Advisor)

National Honor Society (Co Advisor)

Senior Class Advisor


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  

CLASS OF 2023 AND BEYOND

Ohio law enacted new, long-term graduation requirements for the class of 2023 and beyond.  Guidance is now available here for these long-term graduation requirements. The guidance document provides more information on the competency scores and detailed information about each of the state-defined seals. Updates will be made to the document as more information becomes available and additional guidance is finalized. Please note the version date at the bottom of the document.

 Ohio law directed the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, to establish a competency score on the English language arts II and algebra I end-of-course tests. The Ohio Department of Education, after gathering feedback from Ohio’s education stakeholders and business communities, determined that “competency” would be set at a score of 684 for both the English language arts II and algebra I tests.

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements

Class of 2023 beyond=education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Ohio%E2%80%99s-Graduation-Requirements  



Academics:



Athletics :

NCAA/NAIA

Below you will find links to both the NCAA and NAIA clearinghouses. Students must meet the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements to compete in NCAA Division 1&2 college sports. They must also meet the NAIA Clearinghouse requirements to participate in NAIA college sports.



Military

ARMY : 

 https://www.army.mil/

NAVY:  

https://www.navy.mil/

AIR FORCE:  

https://www.af.mil/

MARINES:  

https://www.marines.mil/

COAST GUARD: https://www.uscg.mil/


SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION 

The link below will take you directly to the Selective Service registration site.

https://www.sss.gov/


Colleges/Universities 

The links below are sites that will be useful in the college planning process.




Career Opportunities 

Ohio Means Jobs: https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/


Skilled Trades 

Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades: https://mvskilledtrades.com/the-trades/

Skilled Trades: https://www.skilledtrades.com/s


Ohio’s College Credit Plus can help you earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees if you attend public school in the state of Ohio. If you choose to attend a private college or are homeschooled, you may have limited costs. 

Your high school may have an agreement with a local college for specific courses, however, you can choose to take College Credit Plus courses from any college that offers a course that would benefit your future. This could include online courses. 


Once you find the university or college you would like to attended for College Credit Plus, you can go to their website and complete the application—each school has their own process and procedures; as well as their own requirements to enroll in College Credit Plus.

Ohio Department of Education: 

https://www.ohiohighered.org/collegecreditplus

Kent State University Salem:

https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/ccp

Youngstown State University:

https://ysu.edu/ocat/college-credit-plus

Eastern Gateway Community College

https://egcc.edu/ccp/ 


STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid from the federal government to help you pay for education expenses at an eligible college or career school. Grants, loans and work-study are types of federal student aid. You must complete the FAFSA to apply for this aid. The links below will take you to the Student Financial Aid and FAFSA websites.