College & Career Readiness

Welcome to the College and Career Readiness Center!

Here you’ll find information and resources to help Newburg students explore post-secondary options, plan their future, and make informed decisions about college, technical training, or entering the workforce.

Table of Contents

RootEd Advisor
Flex Program
WCC
Dual Enrollment
A+ Program
FAFSA

🎓 RootED Advisor

Our RootED Advisor provides one-on-one guidance for students as they prepare for life after high school.
They can assist with:

  • Exploring career pathways
  • College and trade school applications
  • Financial aid and scholarship searches
  • ACT/SAT and placement testing
  • Resume building and interview prep

📩 Contact your RootED Advisor through the Counselor’s Office to schedule an appointment.

🕐 Flex Program

The Flex program allows eligible students to design a schedule that fits their academic and career goals- balancing core coursework with vocational or college credit opportunities.
Talk with your counselor to learn if you qualify and to create a plan that supports your graduation requirements.

🏫 WCC (Waynesville Career Center)

Students have the opportunity to attend Waynesville Career Center (WCC) to gain hands-on experience in fields like:

  • Welding & Automotive Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Culinary Arts
  • Computer Networking & Cybersecurity
  • Early Childhood Education

Visit WCC’s official site for more details or to explore current course offerings

🔁 Dual Enrollment

Newburg High School partners with area colleges to allow students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
Benefits include:

  • Reduced tuition costs
  • Exposure to college-level coursework
  • Transferable credits to most Missouri colleges and universities

See the counselor to learn which courses qualify.

➕ A+ Program

The A+ Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance for eligible students attending Missouri community colleges or vocational/technical schools.
To qualify, students must:

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Have 95% attendance or better
  • Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring
  • Maintain good citizenship

More information: https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/aplusscholarship.php

💰 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Every senior planning to attend college or vocational school should complete the FAFSA to qualify for grants, scholarships, and federal aid.

Key FAFSA Dates:

  • Opens: October 1 each year
  • Missouri priority deadline: February 1

Apply online at https://studentaid.gov/

📞 Questions or Appointments

Contact the High School counselor, Brittany Smith, at bsmith@newburgk12.org. Our RootEd Advisor, Eric Moyers, can be reached at emoyers@newburgk12.org.