Upcoming Dates to Note:
- NOW: Students can complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov For help, contact the financial aid office at either Ozarka College or ASU Mtn. Home. You can ask them questions over the phone or make an appointment to have them help you complete the FAFSA. You can also visit studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/help
- NOW: Students can apply for state funded scholarships (Lottery/Academic Challenge Scholarship) and grants at http://scholarships.adhe.edu/
- NOW: 10th & 11th Graders can contact Ozarka College about registering for concurrent credit classes for next school year. www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm/uuid/512ACE0E-1422-B139-DA748B7BDD55777F REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST HAVE QUALIFYING TEST SCORES FROM ACT OR ACCUPLACER TESTS TO TAKE THESE CLASSES. CONTACT MR. THRASHER (kevint@viola.ncsc.k12.ar.us) regarding the ACT test and contact Ozarka College about signing up for the Accuplacer test. Contact Mr. Ivens about what he plans to allow you to take.
- May 1, 2020: Scribner Family Practice Scholarship due
- May, 31, 2020: Deadline for the PB&J Scholarship
- June 13, 2020: ACT Test
- July 18, 2020: ACT Test
- General Announcements & Information:
- All males must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. You can register online at https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Register-Now/Registration-Form
- Arkansas Academic Challenge Lottery Scholarship: To receive this scholarship, you must be an Arkansas resident and have an ACT composite score of 19 or higher. You can start applying Oct 1st at http://scholarships.adhe.edu/.
- Arkansas Rehabilitation Services 870-793-4153: Their goal is to help people with disabilities work and lead productive and independent lives: http://ace.arkansas.gov/arRehabServices/Pages/default.aspx
- Smart Core/Core information: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/curriculum-and-instruction/smart-core-core
- State Testing Information: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/assessment/act-aspire
- Anti-Bullying and Violence Prevention: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/communications/safety/anti-bullying
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Drug Safety: http://www.archildrens.org/Services/Injury-Prevention-Center/Prescription-Drug-Safety.aspx
- Concurrent Credit Courses through Ozarka College:
- Students in grades 11 & 12 are eligible to participate in concurrent credit courses if they have the required ACT or Accuplacer test scores. Juniors can take up to 3 college courses per semester (either on-line or on our campus only). Seniors can take as many college courses as their schedule will allow. Juniors and Seniors on free or reduced lunches can take up to 3 college classes per semester for free. See the principal for more information.
- Concurrent Credit Programs through ASUMH Technical Center:
- Starting with the 2019-20 School Year: Only seniors are eligible to attend the ASUMH Technical Center. They have programs in Welding, Automotive Systems Repair, Electronics (Mechatronics), CNA and HVAC. For more information on these programs, contact the principal.
- College Credit Opportunity Outside of School: Although we only offer concurrent credit to students in 11th and 12th grade, younger students who have required test scores can take college classes on their own. The school does not set these up or count them in the student's schedule or transcript. If you are interested, you can contact the college of your choosing and inquire about college classes, necessary scores, and registration. AGAIN, this is not part of the high school records, and we do not set this up for the students.
- Free GED Classes: Ozarka College offers free classes to help you earn your GED. Contact 870-368-2051 for more information.
