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Dawn Nesselroad email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone: 740-962-2944 Ext. 3105
Christy Ash email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone: 740-962-2944 Ext. 3102
Robin Hardesty email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone: 740-962-2944 Ext. 3107
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ACT TESTING DATES:
ACT TEST DATES FOR THE 18-19 SCHOOL YEAR
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Estimated Score Release |
July 14, 2018 |
June 15, 2018 |
June 16-22, 2018 |
July 24, 2018 |
September 8,2018 | August 3, 2018 | September 18;October 2, 2018 | |
October 27,2018 | September 21, 2018 | November 6;November 30, 2018 | |
December 8, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | December 18;January 1, 2019 | |
February 9, 2019 | January 4, 2019 | February 19;March 5, 2019 |
Morgan High School will be administering the district wide ACT testing on October 3, 2018 for juniors and any senior wanting to test here at the school during the school day. Sign up for seniors will be in the guidance office on Dawn's window.(PLEASE SEE MRS. NESSELROAD IN GUIDANCE FOR ANY QUESTIONS)
To register for the ACT - www.actstudent.org You will need to make up a username and password (please be sure to write this down and keep where you can get to it later). Fill out the questionnaire. Please be sure to put the school code and location. Also when it asks for the college you want the information sent to..please be sure to list the ones that may be of interested but not determined. If you do not, they will charge you to go back in and submit that school. It is around $12-$15 to add a school. If you feel you qualify for a waiver, please see Mrs. Nesselroad or Robin in guidance. We can help you upload a picture also. Any questions please do not hesitate to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 740-962-2944
Please note: There is an app that you can put on your phone called ACT UP. This app is free. This app will give you some practice questions and then evaluate how you did. Another tool to use before taking the actual test. There is also a booklet located on the counter in guidance that will help you. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up. ACTstudent.org is also another good resource.
Educational Talent Search visits with Josh Work in the Library during advisory:
Colleges coming to MHS for senior visits (in auditorium)
Colleges coming to MHS for senior visits (in auditorium)
Army National Guard lunchroom visits with Sgt. Walker on:
Lunchroom visit with Sgt. Markcum with Air Force
Lunchroom visits with Sgt. Johann
College visit forms are available in the guidance department on Robin's desk. Before going on your college visit you will need to have this paper signed by your teachers (this lets them know you will not be in class and you can get any of your work, turn the paper in to Dawn or Robin. They will in turn let Alison be aware for attendance. When you are at the college please be sure to get something that states you were there and return to Dawn, Robin or Alison. It will then be marked as a field trip.
College visit forms are available in the guidance department on Robin's desk. Before going on your college visit you will need to have this paper signed by your teachers (this lets them know you will not be in class and you can get any of your work, turn the paper in to Dawn or Robin. They will, in turn, let Alison be aware for attendance. When you are at the college please be sure to get something that states you were there and return to Dawn, Robin or Alison. It will then be marked as a field trip.
Congratulations to all senior scholarship award winners. Please be sure to send the scholarship committees a thank you. Also, if for some reason you are not able to collect your monies, please notify the committee. IF you have any questions, please see Dawn or Robin in guidance.
**Counselors do not maintain 24/7 access to their emails. Your safety and well-being are important to us. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency outside of school hours, please call 911 or the crisis hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8355). You can also text your zip code to 898211 to get connected to a crisis intervention specialist. Other helpful resources include:
- Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" TO 741741
- Nationwide Children's Youth Hotline: 1-614-722-1800
- Teen Hotline: 1-614-294-3300
- Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Safe Schools Tip Line: Call or text 1-844-723-3764
- Allwell Behavioral Health:1-740-962-5204
- Morgan County Sheriff Department: 1-740-962-3333