College and Career
Contact Information
Mrs. Michelle Luraschi, M.Ed., NCC, MCC
College and Career Preparation Coordinator and Counselor
Email
Phone: (314) 213-8051 ext. 8067
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @PhsCareer
Mrs. Luraschi assists ALL students & families in exploring, preparing for, & transitioning to a variety of postsecondary options including, college and university, technical training, apprenticeships, military enlistment and employment.
Student Appointments
Individual appointments fill up VERY fast! Students can self-schedule or see Ms. Hadley, Counseling Secretary, to schedule an appointment.
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1st semester appointments: Seniors only
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2nd semester appointments: Juniors and Seniors
Services
- Postsecondary Planning
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College, Career & Military Assistance
- College Application Support
- testing, essays, interviews, selective admission
- College Visits at PHS & College Trips
- College & Career Fairs, Field Trips & Events
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Assistance
- Community Scholarship Database
- Apprenticeships & Career Training
- Career Exploration & Summer Opportunities
- Employment Information
- Military Visits at PHS & ASVAB Testing
- Pirate Connections Homeroom Lessons
- SchooLinks College & Career Website
Remind Texts
Students & families can receive college & career announcements & reminders by signing up for FREE Remind texts.
- Last Name A-L: Text @phs20XXsr1 to 81010 (XX=grad yr)
- Last Name M-Z: Text @phs20XXsr2 to 81010 (XX=grad yr)
SchooLinks
SchooLinks is Pattonville's comprehensive postsecondary planning platform for students in grades 6-12.
How to Login
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Students: Login through Clever or Google
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Parents/Guardians: To create a guardian account (or to claim additional students), you must have a claim code. Your student will need to login to their SchooLinks account and provide you with their unique claim code for you to create and link your account. To learn how students can create the invitation and claim code, go to How to Invite your Guardian as a Student
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Staff: Login through Clever or Google
Students use SchooLinks to
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complete career and interest inventories and research careers
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create their ICAP (Individualized Career & Academic Plan)
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learn about post high school options including college, military, skilled apprenticeships, fire/police/EMS academy, free & short-term training, and more
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sign up for college visits, workshops, events and more
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create a resume
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research and apply to colleges
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request transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation
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learn about financial aid and locate scholarships
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locate summer programs and job shadowing opportunities
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and more!
Junior Year Planning Resources
Mrs. Luraschi, College & Career Coordinator, presents to junior English classes at the beginning of the spring semester to provide college, military and career planning assistance & resources. Students completed a postsecondary planning survey. Based on their survey responses, students were provided with the following resources:
- 11th Grade College & Career Presentation
- 11th Grade College & Career Checklist
- My Postsecondary Planning Worksheet personalized with next steps recommended by Mrs. Luraschi
- List of Affordable Colleges, Out-of-State Discounts, Financial Aid & Scholarship websites
- How to Find Scholarships
- Resume Writing
- Common Application Tips
- Applying to Highly Competitive Colleges
- College Testing (ACT & SAT)
- College & Scholarship Essays
- College Visit Absence Form (students are allowed 2 excused absences per school year)
- Application to attend the 1st Generation Student College Academy, Aug 11-15, 2025
- Military Monday Visit Dates, Recruiters & ASVAB Testing
- Looking for a Good Career? Resources
Student Resources
Resources for All Students
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How To Videos (transcript & rec letter requests, using SchooLinks)
Events & Field Trips
Fall Semester
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Oct 7-11, Apply FREE to College Week & College Application Workshops
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Oct. 22, Construction Careers Field Trip to Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- FAFSA Completion Nights, 12/3 OR 12/19, 6-7:30pm, B208:
- Seniors only; RSVP on SchooLinks > School Events > choose the date and register or email Mrs. Luraschi with student & parent names, emails and preferred date.
- This event will provide FREE expert help for Seniors & Parents with the completion of the FAFSA financial aid form.
Spring Semester
- Feb. 7, St. Charles Community College Accuplacer Placement Testing @ PHS (Invited Seniors Only)
- March 3, St. Louis Community College Accuplacer Placement Testing Field Trip (Invited Seniors Only)
- March 4, ASVAB Testing for military (10th-12 must register)
- March 26, St. Charles Community College Field Trip & Orientation (Seniors Must Register)
- April 8, ACT for Juniors
- April 16, Washington University Pre-Medicine Field Trip
- April 22, St. Louis Community College Advising and Registration Field Trip (Invited Seniors Only)
- April 24, St. Charles Community College Advising and Registration Day @ PHS (Invited Seniors Only)
- April 30, Build My Future Construction Trades Field Trip, All Grades Welcome
- May 1, Decision Day Celebration for Seniors
College Resources
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Transcript Requests must be made in SchooLinks. Go to SchooLinks > College Applications > Add Application (or if using the Common Application, click on the left to "Connect" your Common App).
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Highly Competitive Admissions (Ivy League colleges, etc)
Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources
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PHS Scholarship Tracking Spreadsheet (use this to keep track of scholarships and application requirements)
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Tips for Applying for Financial Aid & RSVP for FAFSA Completion Nights, 12/3 & 12/19, 6-7:30pm, B208
Military Resources
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Today's Military to research military careers, options to join, benefits, etc.
Career Resources
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Researching Careers: Use SchooLinks > Careers > Career Search
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St. Louis Construction Cooperative to research all the trades and how to join
College Representatives, Military Recruiters, Career Representatives
- Schedule a college visit using our NEW SchooLinks platform
- Share a Job Opening with Students
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Military and Career Representatives: please email Mrs. Luraschi directly for assistance.