RCHS Counselor Corner


College Courses offered at Rush City High School

College Composition I College Speech and Communications
College Multicultural Literature First Year Experience
College Algebra College Trigonometry
College Calculus College World History
College Spanish Health and Disease in the Human Body
Health Care Academy Business Academy
American Sign Language III/IV German III/IV


Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
*IMPORTANT- "a pupil is bound by notifying the school district by May 30th (IN WRITING) if they are going to do PSEO for the following school year." The PSEO Contract can qualify as a form of writing.

Additional PSEO Information from MDE:
PSEO

College & Military Visit Schedule

If you are interested in learning more about college and military visits, or to meet with a recruiter, please contact the College and Career Counseling Office.


Diploma
Transcript Requests

DO YOU NEED A TRANSCRIPT FOR A COLLEGE OR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION?
Transcript forms are available in the counselor's office. Fill out the form and return it to Mrs. Kirchberg's desk. For most purposes, she will mail the transcript directly to your school or scholarship organization. If you need to have an "official" transcript given to you, please note that on the form. She will then place the transcript in a sealed envelope and give it to you. Do NOT open it; turn it in or mail it in its sealed form.


Contact the College and Career Counseling Office for a list of scholarship opportunities and for the Local Scholarship Application.


A great way to learn about a college is to go on a college visit!

Juniors and Seniors are able to take two college visit days each year. To go on a visit: * Call the college admissions office and set up an appointment. * Bring a note from a parent at least 2 days in advance , requesting to be excused from school. Remember to bring this note to the counselor's office, not the principal's office. * Get a blue pass from the counselor's office and take it to your teachers to get your work. 


Graduation Requirements

In order to receive a Rush City High School Diploma, students must earn a minimum of 21.5 credits in grades 9-12. Click on the following link for more information about graduation requirements, including specific course requirements.
Rush City High School Graduation Requirements

Need to Make Up Some Classes?

College and Career Websites


www.iseek.org

www.careeronestop.org
www.mynextmove.org


Students can also log in to https://portal.mncis.intocareers.org to access their Personal Learning Plans and research different colleges and career fields.
Financial Aid

Students planning on attending a post-seconday institution in the Fall of 2023 should fill out the FAFSA. Filling out the FAFSA is a requirement of the Frandsen Family Scholarship. A FAFSA is required for all students who plan on enrolling in a post-secondary institution. This can be filled out online beginning October 1, 2022.
FAFSA
(NEVER pay to fill out the FAFSA)



If you did not take the ACT last spring and you are a senior, reach out to the college you plan on attending to see if they require the ACT score.

If you plan to begin college at a 4-year college and have not already taken the ACT, plan to do so. Practice materials are available online at ACT
If you decide to take the ACT on a Saturday, you will need to register on the ACT website.
Test Fees:
ACT (no writing)        $55.00
ACT  (with writing)     $70.00
**ACT DATE FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR**March 9, 2023


Parent Questions
Feel like you are overwhelmed helping your son or daughter choose a college, complete an application, and learn about the costs of college? You are definitely not alone! Sending a child off to college--especially the first one--is a complicated process for everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me.

Parent Access to Grades

If you would like to check your student's progress in classes, you may do so from any computer connected to the internet. Click on the link below for instructions:
ParentVue