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
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
AUGUST
- August 6th - First Day of School
- August 22nd - Deadline to sign up for the PSAT
SEPTEMBER
- September 9th - Murray State Senior Meeting during CCR in Gym
- September 23rd - Murray State Regional College Fair for Seniors who signed up
- September 25th - Murray State College Fair at CCHS for Juniors & Seniors in the GYM: On-site Admissions and Free Applications to MSU for current Seniors will be offered. (specific times will be announced)
OCTOBER
- October 1st - Gatton Presentation during CCR in LMC
- October 21st - PSAT for those who signed up
- October 23rd - Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30-6:30pm
- October 27th - MSU Scholarship Office Visits CCHS to help Seniors with Scholarship Applications (2nd block in LMC)
NOVEMBER
- November 10th - GSE Informational Session in LMC during CCR
- November 11th - MSU Scholarship Office Visits CCHS to help Seniors with Scholarship Applications (2nd block in LMC)
- November 14th - GSP Applications Due to Mrs. Rydecki in Guidance by 3pm
- November 19th - WKCTC On-Site Admissions for Fall 2026 for current Seniors
- November 21st - WKCTC On-Site Dual Credit Spring 2026 Enrollment for Juniors & Seniors
- November 26th-28th - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
- December 1st - US Air Force Lunch Visit
JANUARY
- January 9th - Report Cards sent home with all students
- January 12th - Suicide Awareness Video in CCR
- January 14th - ASVAB for pre-registered Juniors and Seniors
- January 15th - Murray State Racer Orientation Registration during CCR for Seniors
- January 19th - No School
- January 21st - Miss Spring Scholarship Program Meeting in CCR
FEBRUARY
- February 4th - WKCTC Dental Hygienist Representative in LMC during CCR
- February 11th - Senior Meeting during CCR
- February 17th - KYOTE Test in LMC for Seniors
- February 18th - SAT Readiness Check during CCR for Juniors
MARCH
- March 18th - SAT for Juniors
- March 25th - WKCTC Onsite Course Registration for Seniors
APRIL
- April 6th-April 10th - Spring Break - No School
- April 21 - WKCTC Dual Credit Enrollment for Fall 2026
MAY
- May 5th - AP Chemistry Exam in LMC
- May 11th - AP AB Calculus Exam in LMC
2025-2026 Local scholarship INFORMATION
- Coca Cola Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due September 30th, 2025 by 5pm EST
- BBB Trust Scholarship - FLYER - APPLICATION - Due November 7th, 2025
- Burger King Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due December 15th, 2025
- KASBO Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due December 15th, 2025
- Cirkled Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due December 31st, 2025
- BB&T Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 20th, 2026
- Independence Bank Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 24th, 2026
- George Crafton Memorial Scholarship application - APPLICATION - Due February 25th, 2026 by 3pm
- Taylor Armstrong Brooks Memorial Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 27th, 2026 by 3pm to Mrs. Rydecki
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due February 28th, 2026
- WKRECC Academic Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 2nd, 2026
- WKRECC Vocational Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 2nd, 2026
- Rob McCallon Memorial Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 9th, 2026 by 3pm
- River Valley Ag Credit Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 13th, 2024
- Kentucky Federation of Republic Women Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due March 30th, 2026
- Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute Scholarships 2026 - APPLICATION - Due April 1st, 2026
- Dr. Randall G. Patterson Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due April 16th, 2026
- Westlake Engineering Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due April 17th, 2026
- Hope That Binds Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due May 1st, 2026
- 2026 TBTM Scholarship Alpha Sigma Phi at Murray State University Scholarship - APPLICATION - Due July 31st, 2026
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
- Curriculum Guide 2026-2027
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
