Check out the different sections of the Sumner Focus each week:

New Scholarships added weekly for seniors at specific colleges or for any college and other students

Scholarships for students in grades 8-11

Job and volunteer opportunities from our community

Up-coming Events - College Rep visits next week - Rockhurst 9/28; Washburn 9/29

Activities sponsor by KU GEAR UP (for students in grades 10 and 11 only)

REMINDER - SENIOR SUCCESS SERIES PART 2 OCCURS 9/22/21 AT 6:30 PM

These colleges will be joining us to talk about opportunities for students on their campuses: Avila University, Baker University, Donnelly College, Kansas State University, Park University, Rockhurst University, University of Kansas and KU Honors College, University of Missouri - Kansas City, and Wichita State University.

KCKPS 500 DISTRICT-WIDE COLLEGE FAIR

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5

All Sumner Seniors will be going transported to the Legends Field for the College Fair.

Permission slips will be given out during FA on Wednesday 9/22. Students who return their permission forms by Friday 9/24 will be entered to win one of 5 STARBUCKS gift cards!

All students must register for the event:

1. Go to StriveScan.com

2. All the way to the right of the home screen is the LOGIN tab. Choose this and select STUDENT REGISTRATION

3. Under Personal Information, the first thing you have to do is select the EVENT LOCATION. There is a drop-down menu - choose KANSAS

4. Under WHAT EVENT ARE YOU ATTENDING there is another drop-down menu - choose 10/5/21 FL SCHLAGLE HIGH SCHOOL

5. Fill in the rest of the requested information. BE SURE YOU PUT IN YOUR MOBILE NUMBER

6. When you’re finished hit, make sure the to tic the box that says “Text me my Barcode”

7. Hit SIGN UP

8. Once you submit, you will get a text with your barcode on it. Save it as a screen shot. You will need to bring your phone with this barcode on it to the College Fair

BREAKING NEWS - FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN KANSAS

The Kansas Promise Scholarship Act went into effect July 1. After other types of aid are applied, the program pays the entire remaining cost of tuition, fees and books.

In the Kansas City area, Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, MidAmerica Nazarene University and Donnelly College are included on a list of schools with approved programs on the Kansas Board of Regents website.

CLICK HERE to read the full article and to see what programs are included.

QUESTBRIDGE APPLICANTS

Any seniors who are applying for Questbridge, Dr. D will be offering help sessions on the following dates:

Friday 9/17 (FA Day) 9:00 - 3:00 (RSVP through email)

Monday 9/20 3:15 - 4:30 (RSVP through email)

Monday 9/27 3:15 - 4:30 (RSVP through email)

Feel free to set an appointment at other times. Remember QUESTBRIDGE is due SEPTEMBER 28

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Community Conversations is a series of virtual information sessions providing culturally inclusive and relevant information to students about Stanford’s admission process, campus community centers, and our diverse student body. The sessions will take place between September 27 and October 20.

Community Conversations are open to students of ALL backgrounds, regardless of how they may identify. We especially encourage participants from historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, LGBTQ+, and first-generation and/or low-income college students.

To register and find a detailed calendar of Community Conversations and other virtual events, please visit our Virtual Admission Events webpage.

INTERESTED IN NURSING? Consider Research College of Nursing

Jumpstart Your Future High school students and college freshmen who meet ACT and GPA requirements are eligible for early admission acceptance. Nursing coursework begins each fall and requires two years to complete. This unique process allows you to:

• Guarantee your seat in a BSN program before starting college

• Fulfill nursing pre-requisites at a college or university of your choice

• Access premier clinical experiences and nursing education through Research College of Nursing

• Network within the region’s largest healthcare organization, HCA Midwest Health Graduates go on to work locally, nationally and internationally in a variety of different areas including medical, surgical, ICU, pediatrics and more.

Many continue their education at RCoN, earning a Master of Science in Nursing. Alumni pursue various careers such as school nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, nurse executives, and certified nurse midwives.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the program.

Want to learn more?

Discover RCoN – Saturday, Oct 9^th from 9am-Noon. This event will give students and their families the opportunity to learn more about the degree paths to nursing, tour our camps, talk with our students and hear from faculty who teach our courses and labs. RSVP here; https://bit.ly/2X4Tlf1

SIX COLLEGES - virtual student events

Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams are six of the most impressive colleges in the US. They have joined forces to offer information sessions about their schools, the admissions process, and scholarships options. Students who are applying to Questbridge should consider joining one of these events

Tuesday, 9/21 7:00pm Majors, Minors, and More: The Academic Experience at a Liberal Arts College

Monday, 10/18 7:00pm Beyond the Classroom: Real Talk with Students and Campus Advisors

Monday, 10/8 6:00pm Navigating & Belonging: A Special Session or First-Generation and Low-Income Students

CLICK HERE for more information and to register for sessions.

MERCHANT MARINES ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION

Date: Sept. 28, 2021

Time: 5:30 p.m. CENTRAL TIME ZONE

Who: All interested students

What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA.

To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOytqDksH9TFhXtxZ-QVZeNUK0TiEI4R

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Federal Service Academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to apply. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA.

Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost.

Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service.

More information about the Academy can be found here.

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT JUNIORS

Application deadline 14 December

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