Counselor

Sheila Gingrich
High School Counselor
660-385-5748
sgingrich@macon.k12.mo.us

Deidre Ritter
High School Registrar / Administrative Assistant
660-385-5748
dritter@macon.k12.mo.us
Fax: 660-300-6164

To register a new student to Macon High School,
please visit our student management system, Infinite Campus 
to begin the registration process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar at
dritter@macon.k12.mo.us or 660-385-5748.

 The following items will be needed:

Proof of residency- house deed, lease agreement, utility statement, or piece of official mail that includes the parents name and current address.

Student Social Security Card and Birth Certificate- this may come from the previous school)

Current immunizations- this may also come from the previous school.

**Students will not be able to start school until school records are received from their previous school of attendance- this may take up to 5 business days.

High School Phone Number: 660-385-5748
    Website:  https://www.macon.k12.mo.us/

What are Macon High School’s Hours?

• 8:00AM - 3:25PM

• Doors open for students at 7:30AM

• Students will gather in the cafeteria until 7:55AM

  • Bell Schedule:
    1st Hour: 8:05 - 9:00AM
    2nd Hour: 9:04 -10:00AM
    3rd Hour: 10:04 -11:00AM
    4th Hour: 11:04AM -12:25PM
    5th Hour: 12:29 - 2:25PM
    6th Hour: 1:29 - 2:25PM
    7th Hour: 2:29 -3:25PM

Does my student need a parking pass?

• Yes, all student drivers must have a parking permit in order to park in the student parking lot. See the HS office for parking pass information.

Who do I contact if my student is absent?

• Call the school office at 660-385-5748 to notify the school of an absence.

• Or email the attendance secretary,  Kim Heaton 

How do I get up to date alerts on my phone about school closings, etc?

• Visit MABank to sign up for Text Caster School Alerts

How do I put money on my student’s lunch account or make other school related payments?

• Students can visit the high school office to put money on their lunch account

• To make online payments, please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal

How does my student access their Google account and district email account?

• All students are issued a Chromebook  and have district Google accounts. Logging into their Google account will give the student access to their district email account. 

• Email addresses are usually formatted: graduationyearfirstinitialmiddleinitiallastname@macon.k12.mo.us (example:25FMlastname@macon.k12.mo.us)

• For questions about a student’s Google password, the student should contact the librarian, Mrs. Robyn Howell in the MHS Library.

Can my student change their schedule?

• Schedule changes are available the first 5 days of each semester. 
• For schedule changes please email the counselor,  Mrs. Sheila Gingrich at sgingrich@macon.k12.mo.us

Macon High School
Office of the Registrar
702 N. Missouri St
Macon, MO 63552

Office Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm

Please Contact Mrs. Deidre Ritter for Assistance:
dritter@macon.k12.mo.us
660-385-5748 (Option 2)
Fax: 660-300-6164

About the Registrar’s Office

This office is the information hub for current and former MHS students’ educational records.
This office handles enrollment,  record requests,  student grades,  generates copies of unofficial and official transcripts,
verification of graduation and attendance,  and processes various forms about social security & military,  GPA verification,
and verifies the accuracy of former students’ educational status for employment purposes.

We have created an online request form for former Macon High School Students to obtain copies of  their unofficial and official transcripts.
Please fill out the form under the Transcript Request tab.

(Please Allow 24-48 Hours for Transcripts to be Processed)

Education Verification Request:

When conducting a background check for a former student, you will need to provide the 
student’s full name at the time of attendance (maiden name), date of birth, and the year the student was last in attendance.
Your request cannot be processed without all the applicable information and signed authorization to release from the former student.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM

Macon County School District has been designated as an A+ School by the Missouri State Board of Education. 
Graduates of MHS, who have met the requirements of the program, will be eligible for the benefits of the program. 

There are three goals of the A+ School Program:

 ●     All students will graduate from high school

●     All students will take a challenging selection of courses

●     All students will go on to postsecondary education or a high wage job

through this program, MHS graduates will be eligible for (a) First, the full amount of tuition;

(b) Second, the general fees; and (c) Third, up to fifty percent (50%) of the book cost, if money is appropriated by the state government; at a public community colleges or technical schools after high school graduation.  To be eligible a student must:

1.    Have attended a designated A+ School for two (2) consecutive years prior to high school graduation;

2.    Graduate with at least a 2.5 (C+) grade point average on a four point scale;

3.    Have at least a 95% attendance record average;

4.    Perform fifty (50) hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students;

5.    Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.

6.    Score advanced or proficient on the Algebra I EOC.

7.    For more information about the A+ Schools Program contact Sheila Gingrich.

The ACT (American College Testing) Program assessment is a college entrance examination which reports capabilities in the areas of English, Math, Reading, and Science.  An optional writing test is also available for an additional cost.  This test battery is given at an ACT test center up to seven times a year on a national test date.  There is a registration fee, and the test may be taken more than once.  Those qualifying for Free and Reduced lunches are also eligible to take it two (2) times for no charge. If you qualify, stop by the counselor's office for a waiver.

 Registration information can be found online at www.actstudent.org.

Dual Credit programs are designed so that high-performing students can experience the academic challenge of college courses while still in high school. Courses are taught at the college level, using texts, teaching methods and examinations comparable to those used on the college campuses

As a result of the growth and expansion of dual credit, the Coordinating Board of Higher Education (CBHE) recognized the necessity of revising its 1992 policy. The following highlights the most significant changes in the dual credit policy guideline adopted by the CBHE June 1999, Section 167.233, RS MO (1998).

Student Eligibility:
                      ● 3.0 cumulative GPA
                      ● Meet the same prerequisites as on-campus courses
Transferability of credit: This is individual to each college. Please check with the admissions office of the chosen college for verification. Any student interested in taking a dual credit course will be required to take the PLAN test, prior to enrolling in the course. Students may receive both college and high school credit through Macon High School in the following courses:

Juniors and seniors may enroll at an area Community College, College, or University, and receive college and high school credit for courses not offered for college credit by Macon High School. Students will receive one half (½) unit of high school credit for every three units of college credit successfully completed. A student must meet criteria for admission to the college and complete an application for dual enrollment on the college website. High school credit is granted upon submission of the college grade. All classes must be pre-approved by the guidance office prior to enrollment.

FAFSA: (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is for any financial aid for college. Seniors applying, may start applying October 1. 

 Before you can access the application, you will need a FSA ID. Please go to Federal Student Aid and click on Create Account. This is an ID and password that you will need to remember as long as you are a college student, because you and your parents will have to fill out a FAFSA every year. Therefore, put your ID/Password in a safe place - your tax packet is the perfect place!

Once you have your ID and password, you are able to get started filling out the FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid website.  

If you are planning to enroll in college and wish to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you must be certified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.  For application materials, seniors should contact a counselor.  NCAA regulations require each core courses’ content to be distinct.  Therefore, all courses must contain material which is at least seventy-five percent unique from all other courses which a student athlete wishes to use in certifying eligibility.  Division I mathematics requirements for students attending college, stipulate at least two units of mathematics must be at level two.  A level two mathematics core course is defined as geometry, or a course for which geometry is a prerequisite.

For more information regarding rules for NCAA , please visit the NCAA page,  or visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website.

For more information regarding rules for NAIA, please visit the NAIA page , or visit the NAIA Eligibility Center website.

In January 2023, NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores from initial-eligibility requirements for all student-athletes who initially enroll full time on or after August 1, 2023. Check with the NCAA school you plan to attend regarding whether standardized test scores are necessary for admission or scholarship requirements.

Here is a list of General Scholarship Websites for free searches and resources to explore.  Please keep in mind that you should not have to pay to search for scholarships or to submit applications; check out legitimate websites that offer this information to you. 

General Scholarship Websites:

College Board Scholarship Search: Available through the College Board On Line, this site is a free scholarship search.

Fastweb Scholarship Search:  A free scholarship search resource. Begin by entering data about yourself and course of study to create a scholarship mailbox. Information in your mailbox will be automatically updated for you, giving you the names, addresses, and details of the scholarships that you'd be eligible to apply for. Suggested form letters to each scholarship organization are also included.

Financial Aid.Org: A guide to financial aid, with a links for scholarships, financial planning information, etc. 

GoCollege - The Collegiate Websource: One of the largest free scholarship databases in the country. 

High Five Scholarships: A scholarship matching service that will find hundreds of scholarships that match personal characteristics, goals, and interests, free of charge.

How to Plan for College: Step by step approach to planning for college,  Scholarships are no cost to you, federal aid or student loans -- how to make financial planning work for you. 

LendEDU: LendEDU recently updated their guide to college scholarships to help students find relevant opportunities. Within this update, they have added our new search tool where students can filter scholarship opportunities based on grade level, GPA, the scholarship amount, and the requirements of the scholarship.

Mometrix: Mometrix: has put together a list of the top 175 college scholarships based on web search data

My Scholarship Central: My Scholarship Central connects students to financial resources for college. The My Scholarship Central Search Tool helps students in MIssouri, Kansas City, Kansas, and the Metro East counties of St. Louis in Illinois find the scholarship providers that serve their area. Students can also apply to more than 100 scholarships and interest-free loan programs that collect applications through My Scholarship Central.

UNIGO Scholarship Resource: A resource of various scholarships. Search by interest, state, specific college, major, interests, etc.  

Scholars App: At Scholars App, we background check every scholarship. We check that students will not have their data stolen and that they have a chance of actually receiving money. 

ScholarshipAmerica.org: To make sure the high cost of college doesn't keep you, your kids or your grandkids from earning their degrees, Scholarship America offers lots of resources for students and families.

Student Scholarships: One of the largest collections of scholarships on the web for quick access to a diverse offering of scholarships. 

Student Financial Aid Search: Search engine to find and apply for financial aid. 

The Laude System

Beginning with the graduating class of 2021, Macon High School began honoring graduates by the Laude System instead of Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and class rank. Students attaining the honor graduate status will be recognized by designated cords as well as identification on their diploma.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE: with Highest Honor
Cumulative 8 semester GPA of 4.0+
Must meet A+ requirements for citizenship and attendance
Will be recognized with gray & white cord at the graduation commencement ceremony.

MAGNA CUM LAUDE: with Great Honor
Cumulative 8 semester GPA of 3.87 - 3.99
Must meet A+ requirements for citizenship and attendance
Will be recognized with orange, black and white cord at the graduation commencement ceremony.

CUM LAUDE: with Honor
Cumulative 8 semester GPA of 3.75 - 3.86
Must meet A+ requirements for citizenship and attendance
Will be recognized with orange & black cord at the graduation commencement ceremony.

Students may choose to take a broader range of classes to balance and improve their educational experience rather than selecting courses for a potential weighted grade to increase their class rank. The Latin (Laude) system measures performance based on the individual student and not against the performance of other students. It recognizes all students whose performance exceeds high academic standards . 

The Tiger Bin consists of personal hygiene items our students and their families can use. The Bin is stocked with items from donations received from local civic organizations and caring community members. There are no requirements that have to be met to use the Bin, only a need. 
We are very fortunate to have an area in the counselor’s office where students have opportunities to "shop" for their needs.
 Caring and providing for basic needs empowers our students and allows them to be better learners!

Items available in the Tiger Bin:
Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Soap, Deodorant, Razors,  Shaving Cream,
Feminine Products, Towels, Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener,
Socks, Clothing, Book Bags, Clothes & much more!!!

If you have a request, questions or would like to donate, please email us at Tiger Bin.

For information on Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP) , please visit the MOCAP page.