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Class of 2021

Class of 2021. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A JUNIOR. Your School Counselors. Mrs. Otten – Last Names A-Cl Mr. Gunther – Last Names Cm-G Ms. Hanna – Last Names H-La Mr. Baumgartner – Last Names Lb-O Mr. Brown – Last Names P-Sk Mrs. Smith – Last Names SL-Z.

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Class of 2021

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  1. Class of 2021 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A JUNIOR

  2. Your School Counselors Mrs. Otten – Last Names A-Cl Mr. Gunther – Last Names Cm-G Ms. Hanna – Last Names H-La Mr. Baumgartner – Last Names Lb-O Mr. Brown – Last Names P-Sk Mrs. Smith – Last Names SL-Z

  3. Why Your Junior Year Matters Last transcripted year before initial transcripts are sent to prospective Colleges and Universities. Time to fulfill graduation requirements to open your schedule senior year for desired courses and programs AP Courses College Credit Plus Mentorship / Teacher Academy

  4. Graduation Credit Requirements

  5. Academic Honors Diploma To Qualify for an Academic Honor’s Diploma, you must meet ALL BUT ONEof the above

  6. End of Course Exams College Admissions Test Scores Needed to complete Graduation Pathway

  7. Graduation Requirements Continued

  8. Your Transcript

  9. Transcript Review • Check for accuracy! • Middle School Courses • Transfer Credit • PE Waiver • Semester Courses • Year-Long Courses • Summer School • College Credit Plus Courses

  10. Transcript Review The courses you are currently taking are listed, but are not factored into your GPA (the same will be true of the courses you take next year) until you have completed the course.

  11. Schoology Page Class of 2021 Access Code: 3SCJ-MG78-G8GCJ

  12. Schoology Page Class of 2021

  13. College Planning Timeline October: • Attend the Columbus Suburban College Fair at Westerville Central High School October 13th from 1:00 to 3:30. Financial Aid sessions at 2:00 and 3:00 • Take the PSAT on Oct. 16, 7:30-10:30 AM November: • Sign up for ACT with writing and/or SAT to take in early spring • ACT will be given to all Juniors on February 26, 2020 December: • Keep grades strong • Attend the College Credit Plus District Meeting if you have ANY possible interest in the program

  14. College Planning Timeline January: • Program Planning for Senior Year • Use PSAT results and Khan Academy to prepare for the SAT February: • Visit prospective colleges throughout the winter/spring • ACT given to all Juniors on February 26, 2020 March: • Register to take the ACT, SAT, and maybe SAT subject tests • Visit prospective colleges during spring break

  15. College Planning Timeline April: • Prepare for AP Tests May/June: • AP Testing • Take ACT and/or SAT • Ask teachers for letters of recommendation for fall applications July/August: • Summer jobs, volunteer experiences • Potential college athletes register online for NCAA eligibility

  16. Postsecondary Planning Decision-Making • Initiate a discussion with your parents about the college search and selection process. This process is best viewed as a team effort, which should include you, your parents, and your school counselor. • If you are interested in one of the military academies, talk to your counselor about starting the application process. • Continue to challenge yourself in the classroom. Remember when you apply to colleges next fall you will be submitting a 6th semester transcript.

  17. Military Academies • If you are interested in applying to one of the military academies, the process begins during the spring of your junior year. • Students are encouraged to write, call, or go online for information: US Military Academy Contact Information

  18. ACT Test Dates for 2018-2019 2019-2020 ACT Test Dates

  19. Stem Degree Programs

  20. Naviance

  21. How To Access Student Services Olentangy Orange High School Website http://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/Page/415 Schoology Page Class of 2021 Student Services Office Counselor Appointments

  22. How to get an Appointment/ Pass

  23. Moving Forward... We can’t help what we don’t know – Don’t be afraid to ask for help Get on your Schoology Class Page Get on Naviance (In MyOLSD Portal) Meet with your counselor Again..Ask for help when you need it!

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