Whittemore-Prescott JR/SR High School
6001 Mills Road, P.O. Box 250 ~ Whittemore, MI, 48770
​Welcome to the Counseling Office
Tara Hostetler, Counselor
extension 554
As a parent, you know how important it is for all students to graduate high school with the knowledge, experiences, and skills to prepare them to enter college, technical training, or the workplace. Beginning with the Class of 2011, all students will be required to complete the Michigan Merit high school graduation requirements.​
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In today's global economy, it is critical our students receive the high school education they need to be successful in college and the workplace. To provide students with a 21st century education, Michigan passed new state high school graduation requirements commonly referred to as the Michigan Merit Curriculum. For a detailed listing of Michigan Merit high school graduation requirements, visit www.mi.gov/high school.
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Preparing students to take their place in the world is challenging. The place to begin preparing students is in school by providing a solid foundation.
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If you have any questions or concerns related to your child's education, please feel free to contact us.​
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Michigan Merit Examination (MME)
​​​​​​The Michigan Merit Examination is the state assessment administered to all students enrolled in grade 11 in March of each year. The MME consists of three major components: the ACT college entrance examination, the WorkKeys job skills assessments in reading and mathematics, and Michigan assessments in mathematics, science, social studies, and persuasive writing. The combined MME assessment measures student learning in the Michigan high school standards, benchmarks, and core content expectations.​
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ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINES
September 13, 2014 August 08, 2014
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014
December 13, 2014 November 07, 2014
February 7, 2015 January 09, 2015
April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015
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A late fee is required after the registration deadline.
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Apply online at http://www.actstudent.org​
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FAFSA Deadline: March 1, 2015
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by March 1, 2015. Apply online at http://fafsa.ed.gov or pick up a form in the Career Office.
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Financial Aid Workshop
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​DUAL ENROLLMENT - Students are eligible to take college classes if they qualify through the PLAN, ACT, PSAT, MME, or the COMPASS tests and meet the college admittance requirements. Students must meet the reading testing standards for subject areas not covered by the qualifying test.
Tuition and fees only will be paid for by the local school district - not to exceed the state portion of the student's foundation allowance, adjusted to the proportion of the school year he/she attends the post-secondary institution. Successful completion of the college class will earn the student college and high school credit at the same time. Interested students should discuss the matter with the counselor thoroughly to secure pre-approval. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to and from the class site since this is a voluntary admittance program.

​VOCATIONAL CLASSES - Juniors and seniors who wish to pursue certain Vocational Programs may be eligible to take classes at the Bay-Arenac Career Center or Iosco RESA Career and Technical Education Center. Students will be able to earn three (3) credits per school year. The remainder of the school will be in attendance at Whittemore-Prescott High School. Students wishing to attend must maintain a minimum 1.5 grade point average, and have no more than 5 unexcused absences in the semester preceding application and during attendance to the program.