Minnesota New Country School

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

11/27 -- Early Release ES 1:00 HS 1:10

11/28-11/29 -- No School - Thanksgiving Break

12/12 -- HS Presentation Night

12/18 -- Early Release ES 1:00 HS 1:10

12/23-1/3 -- No School - Winter Break

ASVAB - Career Exploration Program

MNCS is offering the ASVAB - Career Exploration Program assessment as a way for students to explore their skills and interests and how those relate to future jobs and careers.

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Location:  TBD either the Henderson Library or MNCS Science Room

Grades: 10-12
Cost: FREE
Other: Time spent participating in the ASVAB can be logged into your capstone projects.

Sign up: ASVAB sign up form

From ASVAB Career Exploration Program: All students in the 10th grade and above can benefit from understanding their aptitudes, work-related interests, and work values. The ASVAB also provides students with online career exploration and career planning tools including up-to-date info on more than 1,000 occupations. For more information including pract8ice questions go to https://www.asvabprogram.com/student.

ACT

MNCS offers students the opportunity to take the ACT with MNCS students and staff during the school day. This is often more convenient and comfortable for students.
MNCS is also able to offer the exam at a reduced cost for MNCS students ($55 vs $69 for a typical test).

What: ACT-Without Writing: please check admissions requirements for any colleges you plan to apply to - make sure they do not require the ACT-With Writing.
Date: Tuesday , March 11, 2025
Location: TBD: Henderson Library or MNCS Science Room

Grades: 10-12
Cost: $55.00 (due to MNCS by February 14, 2025 - Payments will be accepted starting on Monday, December 1, 2024)
Other: Time spent preparing for and taking the ACT can be logged into your capstone projects. 
Free ACT Prep Information:  Free ACT Prep Materials

Sign up here & Pay here (link available 12/1)


Information from ACT:
Reasons to take the ACT even if it is not required for admissions:
--> Colleges use ACT scores to place you in the right classes at the right level — saving time and money!
--> An ACT score can increase your chances of earning new or better scholarships.-->  Even if a school has a test optional admissions policy, specific programs like nursing and engineering will often require an ACT score to make sure you are ready for the material.--> For many schools, a sufficient ACT score will solidify automatic admission and/or the amount of your scholarship offer. You'll need to check with the specific colleges on your list.

QUICK LINKS

MNCS Online Square Store

Drivers Ed Class Feb 2025

Application for Educational Benefits 24-25

School Calendar

Bus Schedules

School Picture Ordering Information:

Go to https://www.strawbridge.net/code-lookup/ and search Minnesota New Country High School.

Click the school code and fill out the form to proceed to the order page.

If you have any questions, Strawbridge has a wonderful customer service and will be able to answer your questions!

2023-2024 High School Yearbooks are available!

Square Payment Link

EXPERIENCE DAYS - SEMINARS -

CLUBS - ACTIVITIES

OTHER LINKS

EXPERIENCE DAYS/FRIDAYS:

Friday November 22

Senior Project Check in -- w/Senior Team

MN Zoo -- w/Nichole + Dakota

Slöjd -- w/Jake F - We will be focusing on making spoons and spatulas!

Experience Day Ideas? We want to hear your suggestions! submit ideas here

PSEO: Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

(Summary and Links - full information here-->MNCS PSEO/College/Career Page)

Planning to do PSEO Next Year? Or are you just curious what PSEO is all about and how it works at MNCS? Check out these resources and contact Nichole Kotasek (the PSEO Coordinator) if you have any questions.

MNCS Information Sessions: Parent/Guardian virtual information session - dates will be posted in February 2025 for students interested in PSEO during the 2025-2026 school year

MNCS PSEO Informational Meeting Slides

MNCS PSEO Guidelines explains the steps needed to participate in PSEO

PSEO NOSR 2024-2025 (Notice of Student Registration) Form --REQUIRED

• The PSEO NOSR is required in addition to the student’s individual application to the college of their choice - note that colleges/universities set their own deadlines.

• The PSEO NOSR must be completed and submitted to the MNCS PSEO Coordinator every semester you attend PSEO

• The PSEO NOSR is due by October 30, 2024 (for spring 2025 semester) and/or by May 30, 2025 (for fall 2025 semester) to the MNCS PSEO Coordinator: Nichole Kotasek --> (keep in mind some institutions need your form and application earlier)

PSEO Information from MDE: For complete and current information about the PSEO program visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.

The Career Corner Newsletters are a great way to learn about many different types of careers. Check out careers and educational opportunities available.  Read about skills learned in school that help prepare students for the workforce. Watch a short video about Vocational Rehabilitation Services and how they help students with disabilities plan the journey from school to what comes next.

• Apprenticeships and Construction Careers

• Technology Careers

• Business Careers

• Agriculture Careers

• Health Care Careers

• Transportation Careers

• Manufacturing Careers

• Education Careers

• Construction Careers