Counselor's Corner
February 03, 2010
Gradebook
Click this link to request or reset your gradebook password
Parent Portal
Directions for using the Parent Portal
Virtual Counselor Classrooms
ACT
Do NOT register online if you are taking the ACT at Covington-Douglas.
FREE Whole Practice Tests in all Subjects
Phone Number to ACT:
Main: (319) 337-1000
Registration Inquiries (319) 337-1270
Concurrent Enrollment
Requirements for Juniors: ACT score of 21 and 21 on the subject area in which you wish to enroll.
Requirements for Seniors: ACT score of 19 and 19 on the subject area in which you wish to enroll.
Graduation Requirements
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Guide for Parents
Drug-Free World - The Truth About Drugs
Suicide Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Bullying Prevention Website
Financial Aid Links
Federal Student Aid on Facebook
Federal Student Aid on YouTube
Educational Investment Planner
FSEOG- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program
Oklahoma College Assistance Program
OTAG- Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant
Department of Education on Financial Aid
FinAid - Good resource for students and parents
National Association of Financial Aid Administrators
Loan Information
Federal Perkins Loan Awarded based on exceptional need. Interest is subsidized and fixed at 5%. No fees. Repayment begins 9 months after graduation or dropping below half-time enrollment status.
Federal Stafford Loan-Subsidized - Interest accrues starting 6 months after graduation. The fixed interest rate is 4.5%. 1% fees. Unsubsidized - Interest accrues during school. The fixed interest rate is 6.8%. 1% fees. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or after dropping below half-time enrollment status.
Federal Parent PLUS Loan-Direct PLUS fixed interest rate is 7.9% with 4% fees. Repayment begins 60 days after full disbursement, or 6 months after the student graduated or drops below half-time. Interest continues to accrue during the deferment.
Scholarship Links
Oklahoma City Community Scholarships
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
WalMart Foundation Scholarship
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program
Oklahoma Engineering Foundation (OEF)
Local Scholarship Applications will be handed out in April
Scholarship Scams
Look for these signs that you are being scammed
*You have to pay a fee or "taxes"
*Money-back offers or guarantees
*Credit card or bank account information required
*Provide "exclusive" information
Research
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program for 8-11 grades
Choosing a Major/Career/Preparing for College
Oklahoma College Assistance Program
Oklahoma Higher Education Directory
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Oklahoma Engineering Foundation
Oklahoma's Official Guide to Preparing for College
OHLAP (Oklahoma's Promise)
Foster Care Tuition Waiver
Information on Foster Care Tuition Waiver
NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility Center
Oklahoma Colleges & Universities
NWOSU Degrees and Programs of Study
OU Degrees and Programs of Study
OSU Degrees and Programs of Study
OSU Honor's College Application
UCO Go Here First! Everything in one spot for Freshmen!
Career Tech
Military
National Honor Society
NHS will be approved on a year by year basis. To be selected for NHS you must be in the top 10% of the high school students currently enrolled. Each student approved for NHS is required to earn 16 service hours per semester.
Students who need a letter of recommendation from the counselor should give detailed information as to what is required for the letter of recommendation and where to send the letter once it is completed. Please allow 2 weeks for letters of recommendation. During busy times of the year in the counseling office, turn around time may be 2-3 weeks. Failure to provide adequate information will delay the process considerably.
