The school guidance counseling office offers a variety of services to the students of Calloway County High School. The counselors are there to guide students in curricular choices and career/college research and decisions, provide academic counseling, and generally assist students with their journey through four years of high school. The school guidance office is also a place for moral and emotional support for students, parents, and staff. Please let us know how we can be of service!
School Guidance Counseling Staff
- Chelsea Neale, School Guidance Counselor, A-J
- chelsea.neale@calloway.kyschools.us
- 270-762-7374 x.6103
- Kim Rydecki, School Guidance Counselor, K-Z
- kimberly.rydecki@calloway.kyschools.us
- 270-762-7374 x.6107
- Tina Ward, School Guidance Counseling Secretary/Registrar
- tina.ward@calloway.kyschools.us
- 270-762-7374 x.6106
- Brayden Hall, KHEAA College & Career Coach
- brayden.hall@calloway.kyschools.us
- 270-762-7374 x.6102
- Follow along to stay up to date on events/information!
School Guidance Counseling Office Fax Number: 270-762-7391
Do you need to schedule a meeting with the counselor?
Scan the QR code or click here to set up a meeting with Mrs. Neale or Mrs. Rydecki.
IMPORTANT DATES/iNFORMATION
SEPTEMBER
- Counselor Newsletter - 9/13/2024
- September 17th from 8:45am-9:45am - SENIORS - Murray State Regional College Fair (for seniors who registered)
- September 17th during CCR - FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORES - Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Representative in the Library Media Center
- September 17th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ CCHS
- September 26th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am - JUNIORS/SENIORS - MSU Departmental College Fair @ CCHS
- Juniors & Seniors will have the opportunity to talk to different departments from MSU.
- Seniors - Apply for admission to Murray State for FREE and receive a free T-shirt! You will also have the opportunity to discuss housing, tuition, scholarships, etc!
OCTOBER
- October 2nd during CCR - Governor's Scholars Program (GSP) Info Session in the Library Media Center (for current Juniors)
- October 14th during CCR - UK College of Engineering @ Paducah
- October 17th at 8:00 am - PSAT Testing for those signed up
- October 21st, 22nd, or 23rd at 8:00 am in the LMC - Senior ACT for those signed up
- October 24th at 6:30pm in the CCHS Cafeteria - Senior Preview Night
- Senior students and parents are encouraged to attend this program where numerous post-secondary institutions will share information regarding the application process (2-year and 4-year universities, Armed forces, private institutions, KHEAA, etc). Students/Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions after the program concludes.
- October 30th during CCR - SENIORS - Scholarship Workshop for Seniors admitted to Murray State University.
NOVEMBER
- November 11th during CCR - GSE Info Sessions (for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors)
- November 13th during CCR - Commonwealth Honors Academy Info Session (for current Juniors)
- November 14th - GSP completed applications due to Mrs. Rydecki in the guidance office by 3pm
- November 21st at 10am in LMC - SENIORS - Murray State Scholarship Workshop
DECEMBER
- December 1st - Murray State General Scholarship Application deadline for 2025-2026 Presidential Fellowship consideration
- December 1st - University of Kentucky General Scholarship Application deadline for 2025-2026
- December 15th - University of Louisville General Scholarship Application deadline for 2025-2026
- December 31st - Western Kentucky University General Scholarship Application deadline for 2025-2026
JANUARY
- January 15th - ASVAB Test for interested Juniors and Seniors - See Mrs. Rydecki or Mrs. Neale to sign up.
- January 17th - JUNIORS - Deadline to apply for the 2025 Youth Tour to Washington D.C. More info
- January 28th - SOPHOMORES - PreACT
- January 30th - SENIORS - FASFA NIGHT from 4pm-7pm in the LMC
FEBRUARY
- February 3rd - Murray State General Scholarship Application deadline for 2025-2026
- February 4th - WKU Representative Visits during CCR
- February 6th - WKCTC Onsite Admissions for Seniors at CCHS - see Mrs. Rydecki for details
- February 11th & 12th - Junior Course Request Collection for 25-26 SY in English Classes
- February 18th & 24th - Sophomore Course Request Collection for 25-26 SY in English Classes
- February 25th & 28th - Freshmen Course Request Collection for 25-26 SY in English Classes
- February 26th & 27th - PreACT Testing Information Information Completely in Junior US History Courses
MARCH
- March 1st - WKCTC Scholarship Application deadline for 2025-2026
- March 10th - Senior Meeting during CCR with Mr. Marchetti
- March 12th & 13th - ACT for Juniors
- March 18th - College Fair for Seniors in Auxiliary Gym
- March 20th - Reality Store for Sophomores at FOR Center
- March 31st - WKCTC Onsite Course Registration for Seniors - see Mrs. Rydecki for details
APRIL
- April 1st - 8th Grade Discussions for 25-26 SY
- April 3rd - 8th Grade Course Request Collection for 25-26 SY
- April 7th-11th - SPRING BREAK
- April 17th - Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-6:30pm
MAY
- May 6th - AP Chemistry Exam
- May 9th - MSU Education Major Signing Day in LMC
- May 12th - AP Music Theory Exam
2024-2025 Local scholarship INFORMATION
- No Sweat Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due September 30th, 2024
- Coca-cola Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due October 2nd, 2024
- BBB Trust Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due October 25th, 2024
- KASBO Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due December 15th, 2024
- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships - APPLICATION - Due January 31st, 2025
- NROTC Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due January 31st, 2025
- Signet Federal Credit Union Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 14th, 2025
- Rob McCallon Memorial Scholarship -APPLICATION - Due February 14th, 2025
- George Crafton Memorial Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 14th, 2025
- Independence Bank Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 24th at 5:00pm CST
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 28th. 2025
- Kentucky 2A Championships Scholarship Application - APPLICATION - Postmark Due March 1st, 2025
- CFSB Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 1st, 2025
- WKRECC Scholarships - APPLICATION - Due March 3rd, 2025
- River Valley AgCredit Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 15, 2025
- Loftis Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 30th, 2025
- Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 31st, 2025
- No Sweat Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 31st, 2025
- 2025 Donate Life KY Trust Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due April 7th, 2025
- Westlake Engineering Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due April 11th, 2025
- Temple Hill Masonic Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due April 15th, 2025
- Randall G. Patterson Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due by 3pm on April 16, 2025
- KHSA Head Start Senior Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due April 17th, 2025
General Scholarship Information
- Fastweb: Scholarship resources and links
- Academic Assist: Free college scholarship search
- Go College: Resources about admissions, scholarships, and preparing for college
- College Board: Resources for students and parents regarding college admissions and scholarships
- KHEAA: Kentucky's own site about higher education
- Finaid: Resources about financial aid for college
- FAFSA: Free applications for Federal Student Aid
- American Legion Scholarships
- RaiseMe Scholarships
cURRICULUM GUIDES
- Curriculum Guide 2021-2022
- Curriculum Guide 2022-2023
- Curriculum Guide 2023-2024
- Curriculum Guide 2024-2025
- Curriculum Guide 2025-2026
DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION
- Murray State Racer Academy Dual Credit Information
- West Kentucky Community & Technical School Dual Credit Information
- Eastern Kentucky Dual Credit Information
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
cchs GRADING SCALE
The following grading scale shall be adhered to for students in grades nine through twelve (9-12):
| Grade | GPA | |
| 94-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 90-93 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83-86 | B | 3.00 |
| 80-82 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73-76 | C | 2.00 |
| 70-72 | C- | 1.67 |
| 67-69 | D+ | 1.33 |
| 65-66 | D | 1.00 |
| 64 and below | F | 0.00 |
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN
ACT INFORMATION
UNIVERSITY WEBSITES
- Parchment (electronic transcript service)
- Murray State University
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville
- West Kentucky Community & Technical College
- Western Kentucky University