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INFO FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

INFORMATIVE LINKS

  • Ohio Means Jobs

This site has a wealth of information for students and adults about current job openings, occupation searches, wages, Ohio colleges, interest inventories, resume tips, and much more! Click on K-12 Students to "build your backpack" and save information.

  • Success in a New Economy

    Success in a New Economy

  • Tri-Star Website

    Explore programs, get updates, and view their program catalog!

  • Ohio’s Public Universities

    Use this site to explore Ohio's 13 public universities. Click on “Download the Guide” to see their viewbook which contains visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much more!

  • Ohio’s Private Colleges and Universities

    Use this site to explore which Ohio private colleges have the size/location/majors you desire. Click on Media > Counselor's Guide for their viewbook- it contains info on visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and more!

  • Ohio's 2-year Community Colleges

    This site is an excellent resource for students to research Ohio's 23 2-year colleges:. Click on About > Our Community Colleges to see locations and direct links to each college's website.

  • Ohio Colleges Online

    This site provides free tools for current and future college students. It has a unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability.

  • Vocational and Trade Schools Search

    This site offers an extensive tool detailing various types of trade schools, job outlooks for 16 of the most popular vocational careers, and tips for selecting and enrolling in vocational programs

  • CollegeBoard.org

    This is an excellent site for exploring different colleges and careers. Students can narrow down their college search by indicating what they are looking for through the BIGFUTURE platform. Students can also use this site to register for the SAT.

  • Transferology.com: Transferring College Credits

    This website allows students to compare college courses and check for transferability. (Not all colleges are in the Transferology network.)

  • ACT Testing

    ACT student website for practice tests, registration and more.

  • SAT Testing

    Register for the test, take practice tests, and more.

  • FSA ID (PIN for FAFSA)

    This is the website where seniors can apply for their Federal Student Aid I.D. (formerly FAFSA PIN). All students who plan to file their FAFSA online need to first get their FSA ID at this site. You will need 2 ID's total: one student and one parent.

  • FAFSA Website

    This is where students and parents can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. This must be completed to apply for federal student aid. Many Ohio colleges have a priority filing deadline of December 1.

  • Hometown Opportunity

    This site is maintained by the Mercer County Community Development Department. Their mission is to connect job seekers of all ages with local businesses.

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook

    This site is maintained by the US Department of Labor. It contains descriptions of thousands of occupations, what they do, wages, how to get started and employment outlook.

HS Monthly Calendar

2025-26 TEST DATES

Americanism Test
(gr. 10-12)		 Nov. 4
Semester 1 Exams Dec. 18-22
Junior ACT March 10
Spring State Tests
(gr. 9-10)		 April 16-29
AP Exams May 5
Semester 2 Exams
(gr. 12)		 May 12-14
Semester 2 Exams
(gr. 9-11)		 May 19-21
*Test dates are subject to change

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for the Class of 2026 (updated in March each year)

Many MORE SCHOLARSHIPS are available in the monthly Guidance & Scholarship Newsletter at the top of this webpage.

Amy Kaiser

Phone: 419-375-4111 ext. 402
Fax: 419-375-2039
Email: kaisera@fortrecoveryschools.org

About Mrs. Kaiser... 
Mrs. Kaiser graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University in 1998, and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Dayton in 2001. She spent eight years at Celina City Schools as a High School Math Teacher and an Elementary Guidance Counselor before coming to FRHS in 2006.

Mrs. Kaiser's primary role at FRHS is to assist students with course selection and future planning. She resides in Fort Recovery with her husband and three children.