Student Services / Counseling

Class of 2020:   

Official transcripts were sent to all students’ colleges the first week of June. Please check directly with your college to confirm they haven’t already received it before asking to have another one sent.

Class of 2021:   

After June 10th you will be able access your unofficial transcript, which includes both your weighted and unweighted GPA, in Skyward. Look under “Grade Cards & Academic Awards.”

For all other transcripts or questions about GPA:  

Please contact SME Registrar, Melanie Lowe, directly with questions: 
melanielowe@smsd.org

Note:  the SME Office will be closed between June 16-July 26. Staff will reply to messages beginning July 27th.

Schedules are not yet final. Schedules will be available on Skyward at the end of July. The order of courses may change before the first day of school.

Given that we are not yet certain what “school” will look like in the fall, we understand that there will be a need for flexibility. For the same reason, this process is subject to change. We will post updates as necessary.

Please use the following process to submit requests for schedule changes:

• ALL schedule change requests must be submitted using this online Google Form.
• Counselors will begin addressing schedule change requests on July 27, in the order they were submitted.
• The deadline to submit a schedule change is Monday, Aug. 3rd.
• For lists of courses for each grade level, and complete course descriptions, grade levels, prerequisites, and fees, please consult the SME Enrollment Resources website.

Enrollment in credit recovery courses is available in July for students who need credit in semester two of a class they have previously failed. 

Go to the Summer Academy website for information and to enroll online.

• Many colleges and universities are altering their admissions processes, requirements, and deadlines due to the coronavirus. You can use this searchable database to find details on individual colleges. It is being updated frequently.
   
• This COVID-19 resource was compiled by the Kansas Board of Regents and includes information on state universities in Kansas
   
• Some colleges and universities will not be requiring test scores for admission. Check the admissions website of the college you're applying to for the most up-to-date information.
   
• Read this recent article from the New York Times for juniors applying to selective schools.
   
• Please consult the SME College FAQ web page for more information.

AP Make-up Exams and Info on Scores

• For tips on avoiding tech problems during make-up exams, click here.
• The dates of some make-up tests have been changed due to religious observances. Click here for the updated make-up exam schedule.
• For information on exam scoring and how colleges may award credit, click here.

Helpful links BEFORE the exams:

• Exam schedule 
• Course-Specific Exam Info (number of questions, question type, etc.). 
• Exam ticket info 
• What students need on exam day
• Demo Exam to Check Students' Technology. NOTE: Students MUST enter their AP ID number to access this site.
• How to find AP ID 
• Reference Documents for Each Exam (formulae sheets, scoring rubrics, etc.) 
• Open Book/Open Note Tips 
• Exam Day Checklist 
• Exam Submission Guidelines - outlines the methods for students to use when submitting their exam responses.

Helpful Links for some students (not all):

• Accommodations 
• World Languages 
• Music Theory 
• Portfolio Submissions – see section 4.4

Helpful links AFTER the exams:

• Students Request Makeup Exam - page won't open until May 11
• Teachers will Receive Student Responses 
• Score Reporting 
• Test Security Questions and Issues 

Scores from the Feb. 25th exam at SME are being mailed to students at the home address they entered on their answer sheet. (We do not have exact dates that students will be receiving them.)

• If you have never taken or registered for a Saturday ACT, you will need to use the ID number on the ACT score report to create an online account on the CT website. (Instructions will be included in the score report.)
• If you have already taken a Saturday ACT or have registered for a future Saturday ACT as of the date you receive the paper score report in the mail, you should NOT create an additional online ACT account. Your Feb 25th ACT score will be added to your existing ACT account.

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Future exams (Saturday testing sessions):

Check the ACT and College Board (for SAT) websites for updated information on future test dates.

This information has been posted on the ACT website: “During the week of May 26, we will notify students and announce all test center closings and cancelations for the June 13 test date. However, as ACT and other agencies navigate ongoing developments, testing at any test center is subject to change at any time between now and June 13, 2020.” 

Additional test makeup dates are scheduled in July, and they will also be offering at-home testing in the fall.

For the most current information see the ACT website.

​​​​​​See the Student Services Contacts website for email addresses. 

Counselors will be available by email until Thursday, June 4th.

The SME Office will close on June 15th.

(Please check with these organizations directly to determine how COVID-19 is affecting their programs.)

Illinois Tech Pre-College Online

Online courses available in Cybersecurity, Game Design, Math Theory, Storytelling (via gaming), and even courses offering  College Credit in Computational Science. Click here for more information.

HS Navigator

Looking for a virtual summer program, camp, internship, tour or experience? Check out HS Navigator, a directory of over 2,000 summer opportunities.

Leadership Initiatives

Youth Development Program offering real-world internship experience in a virtual environment. Start an internship with a business in the developing world, work with an attorney on an impending court case of national importance, develop anti-terrorism security strategies, or partner with a doctor to diagnose patients in sub-Saharan Africa. Click here for more information.

AnytownKC

Postponed for 2020. Click here for more information.

Kansas Boys State   

UPDATE:  This event has been canceled. Please read more here.

Camp Cardiac & Camp Neuro

Canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19. See their website, Camp Cardiac for more information about this program run by medical students in over 30 cities nationwide,. 

STEM Connect-KC

The Kansas City region offers all kinds of ways to explore science, technology, engineering and math. You may be surprised at how many ways you can learn about STEM in the metro area! Search STEM Connect-KC for events, camps, career days and more.

KU Engineering & Biotech Summer Camps

Update:  canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19. Project Discovery is a week long, intensive learning camp for high school students (entering grades 9-12 in fall 2020) with a day or overnight option. 

Your teachers should be your first point of contact with questions about grades. If you're having difficulty communicating with teachers or getting the information you need, send your counselor an email.
 

Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children ages 1 to 18 at four school sites in the Shawnee Mission School District.

Click here for details.

• Johnson County Mental Health Center Crisis Line: 913-268-0156
   
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255; Text: 741741
   
• Johnson County Resource Connection
   
• Youth Line Teen crisis helpline: Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863
   
• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
   
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
   

• SMSD Resources for Parents
  Includes a variety of activities to do at home, community resources, COVID-19 specific resources, and the SMSD PickUp and Go Meals information

• EverFi Family Portal: receive direct access to a library of digital courses. Simply enter your state and your child's school name to receive the full catalogue of age-appropriate courses for your child. 

Check with your teachers first for help with your classes.

Additional information can be found on the SMSD Continuous Learning Plan website.