CHS Counseling Department
Transcripts
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Education verification form
The Transcript Release form (LINK) must be printed, signed, and sent (fax, mail, or hand delivered) to the appropriate contact person listed below. Please remember that a handwritten signature is needed before the document can be delivered.
Please email education verification transcript request forms to Jamie Porter
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Former CHS students may request an unofficial copy or an official copy of their transcripts. LINK TO FORM
Please note: If you are over 18 years of age, you must request your own transcript. Parents, spouses, etc., may not request your transcript due to privacy issues. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian’s signature is required (see the Counseling Office).
Unofficial vs. Official
An unofficial copy of your transcript may be acceptable for certain situations. However, an official copy (with raised seal) of a transcript must be mailed directly from school to school. Colleges and universities typically require an official copy of a transcript.
Counseling Services
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The school counselors are dedicated to providing support to students who are facing difficult situations. The nature of the counseling provided by the Cassville school counselors is brief, solutions focused counseling. Our goal is to help students problem solve and find solutions that can help them overcome similar situations in the future. In some instances, other counseling approaches may be necessary and referrals may be made.
Possible student issues seen in individual counseling may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Academic concerns
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Post-secondary decision making
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Grief and loss
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Relationships
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Stress
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Family issues
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Abuse and/or neglect
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Self-harm
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Suicide
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Clark Center Referral Process
The Cassville School District has the privilege to host a Clark Center Therapist on campus during the school year. If you believe your student would benefit from receiving therapy services, please contact your student's school counselor. A consent form must be signed by the parent/guardian and provided to the school counselor before the referral process to see the therapist can be initiated.
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School counselors recognize their primary obligation for confidentiality is to the student but balance that obligation with an understanding of the family or guardians’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives (ASCA Code of Ethics).
The role of the school counselor in regards to confidentiality is:
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To support the students right to privacy and protect confidential information received from students, the family, guardian and staff members
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To explain the meaning and limits of confidentiality to students in developmentally appropriate terms
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To provide appropriate disclosure and informed consent regarding the counseling relationship and confidentiality
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To inform students and the family of the limits to confidentiality when: Student poses a danger to self or others, Court ordered disclosure, Consultation with other professionals in support of the student i.e. colleagues, supervisors, treatment teams, and other support personnel
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To assert their belief that information shared by students is “confidential” and should not be revealed without the student’s consent
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To adhere to all laws protecting student records, health information, and special services (i.e., HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA)
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A student's confidentiality is important to the school counselors at Cassville.
In our counseling offices we adhere to "what is said here, stays here" with the following exceptions:
1. The student is in danger or being harmed
2. The student is harming themselves
3. Someone else is in danger or being harmed
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Crisis Intervention
The school counseling team provides and facilitates services for individual, school, and district crises such as suicidal ideation, student death, accidents, natural disasters, and violence. The counseling department is also available to support students and families facing personal crises such as homelessness, abuse/neglect, loss, and other circumstances.
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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
The Purple Flower: 479-981-1676, thepurpleflower.org
Children's Center: 417-354-8657, childrens-center.org
NWA Center for Sexual Assault: 479-347-2304, nwasexualassault.org
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Food & Housing
OACAC: 417-847-2140, oacac-caa.org
Cassville Pantry: 417-846-7871, cassvillepantry.com
Alliance of Churches of Shell Knob Food Pantry: 417-858-6707
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Counseling Services
Clark Community Mental Health Center: 417-476-1000, clarkmentalhealth.com
Alliance Counseling Associates: Karah Young, MSW, LCSW 417-880-7310 | Lealoni Avers, CPS 417-342-3030 | Julie Deines, MSW, CRADC 417-319-1339.
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Substance Abuse
Alternatives Inc. Counseling: 417-883-7227, missourialternatives.com
Celebrate Recovery: 417-847-2965, celebraterecovery.com
Vantage Point of NWA: 866-570-0823, vantagepointnwa.com
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Hotlines
Clark Center: 1-800-801-4405
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-800-392-3738
School Violence Hotline: 1-866-748-7047
Adult Abuse & Neglect: 1-800-392-0210
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Family Services
Cassville Parents as Teachers: 417-846-5106, cassville.k12.mo.us
Barry County Family Support Division: 417-671-6030, mydss.mo.gov
Individual Planning
Counselors will meet with students to discuss academic goals and future career plans. This involves both one-on-one sessions and classroom visits. Counselors will work with students to create an academic plan for high school that fits their future life goals.
Topics of discussion may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Career awareness and exploration
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Goal setting
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Job shadowing
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Skills and values assessments
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Decision-making processes
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Course selections and scheduling
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College entrance exams
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Post-secondary transition management
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Cassville High School students must pass the required courses to earn 25 credits to graduate. In addition, all students are required to complete the following exams:
Missouri Constitution Test (must pass)
US Constitution Test (must pass)
Civics Education Assessment (must pass)
CPR Certification
Algebra I EOC
Biology EOC
English II EOC
Government EOC
The chart below outlines the credits required to graduate from Cassville High School as well as the credits required for Summa Cum Laude Honors (in addition to a 3.9 GPA).
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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a free aptitude test offered by the federal government and given to juniors each year. This test is required for entrance into the military and is often used for information about what careers students are more geared towards.
The ACT is given at Cassville twice a year; however, students can register to take the test at any location they choose. During a student's junior year, they will have the option to opt into taking the ACT test for free during a designated school day.
The PSAT is available for sophomores and juniors to take at Cassville. Students who score high enough are eligible for scholarships. High enough marks as a junior can help a student land a National Merit Scholarship.
Cassville offers different options for students to take an advanced placement course. Students enrolled in an AP course will take an exam at the end of the course. AP Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Many U.S. colleges grant credit and/or advanced placement for scores of 3 and above.
End-of-Course assessments are taken when a student has received instruction on the Missouri Learning Standards for an assessment, regardless of grade level. Districts must ensure that students completed EOC assessments in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and Government prior to high school graduation. For students who complete the Algebra I EOC assessment prior to high school, Algebra II is the required high school mathematics assessment for accountability purposes.
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Missouri Connections Logo: Connect Your Future
Missouri Connections is a comprehensive, online career development and planning program that is provided free of charge to all Missouri citizens. The platform promotes lifelong learning and includes assessment, career and college planning, and financial aid resources. Missouri Connections helps individuals learn about their talents, skills, and interests and makes the connection between planning for continued education and the work world.
Commonly Attended In-State Colleges
Crowder College: Link, Ozarks Technical Community College: Link, MSSU Lions: Link, Missouri State University: Link, University of Missouri: Link, Drury University: Link.
Common Out-of-State Colleges
The University of Arkansas continues to require test scores for most scholarship opportunities and admissions
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Applicants with a 3.20 high school GPA or higher (on a standard 4.00 scale) will be reviewed for admission to the university without a qualifying test score, but must submit ACT, SAT, or Next Generation Accuplacer Scores by May 1, 2024
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Applicants with less than a 3.20 high school GPA should submit ACT, SAT, or Next Generation Accuplacer scores at the time of application
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The Arkansas Non-Resident Tuition Award Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen with a 3.20 or higher cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. The award amount depends on GPA
A minimum criterion for unconditional admission:
Cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale
Completion of Secondary School Core Curriculum
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Cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher on 4.0 grading scale.
Completion of Secondary School Core Curriculum
Composite ACT score of 19 or above, composite SAT score of 1010 or above on the RSAT scale of 1600, or a composite SAT score of 1330 on the former SAT exam with a scale of 2400, or a composite Next Generation Accuplacer score of 246.
Applicants who live in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are considered in-state for tuition purposes
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Programs and Opportunities
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The A+ Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship that provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend participating public community colleges or vocational/technical schools, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools.
ELIGIBILITY
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Students must be a United States citizen.
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Attend a designated A+ school for three consecutive years.
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Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
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Maintain a high school attendance record of 95%.
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Tutor or mentor other students for 50 hours (unpaid).
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Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 EOC (or establish eligibility by achieving a combined ACT math score and high school GPA).
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Maintain a record of good citizenship.
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Avoid the unlawful use of alcohol and drugs.
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Enroll and attend on a full-time basis, a Missouri public community college or technical school, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Attempt to secure all available federal financial assistance funds by filing a FAFSA form.
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Student must be a full-time student (attend 7 hours a day)
Students may pick up an A+ Program agreement form from the high school counseling office. For more information, see Mrs. McCrackin (jmccrackin@cassville.k12.mo.us)
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Bright Futures, established at Cassville Schools in 2011, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing community members together to focus on the success of children. Each school within the Cassville School District has a Bright Futures room which houses essentials that students may need to succeed.
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Clothing
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Shoes
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Personal Hygiene Items
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School Supplies
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Nonperishable Food Items
In addition, The Bright Futures Backpack Program provides nonperishable food items to children in the district who may need food assistance over the weekend.
To make a donation to the Cassville Bright Futures program, please contact Mindi Artherton at 417-846-1273 or by email martherton@cassville.k12.mo.us
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The Scott Regional Technology Center serves 14 sending schools and their communities with a wide variety of programs and opportunities. Scott Tech fields an outstanding array of professionals in their respective fields who are fully committed to students finding their path into postsecondary education or a career.
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Upward Bound programs are federally-funded programs designed to provide educational access and assistance to income-eligible, first-generation, and/or disabled students. The Crowder College Upward Bound Programs provide 300 high school participants in 10 counties in southwest Missouri with an opportunity to complete a course of college preparatory study, which equips them for success in post-secondary education.
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This contest is open to any high school sophomore or junior who attends a high school in the Barry Electric Cooperative service area. The focus is to show students more about electric cooperatives, teach leadership skills, and experience Missouri state government. The program includes nationally known speakers and a day at the state Capitol.
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This contest is open to any high school junior who attends a high school in the Barry Electric Cooperative service area. Students attend a premier youth leadership conference in Washington D.C. sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Highlights of the conference include breakout sessions on youth leadership, discussions on community issues and solutions, and motivational speeches by today’s recognized leaders.
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Young men who have successfully completed their junior year at a Missouri high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining after the close of the Missouri Boys State session are eligible to apply. Young men exhibiting the qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, and citizenship will be considered for Missouri Boys State. Students excelling in Civics, Government, American History, and Political Science courses will be best suited for the curriculum offered at Missouri Boys State. However, potential leaders can come from all areas of study.
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ALA MGS citizens are young women who attend high school in Missouri. All citizens have just completed their junior year and have at least one semester of high school remaining. Candidates are evaluated for participation based on their leadership abilities, interest in government, service to others, and academics. Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary are especially encouraged to apply for the opportunity to attend ALA MGS.
