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OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015

OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015. WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!. ASK YOURSELF NOW! WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?? HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE??. Naviance/Family Connections . College search tool College planning tool Scholarship Information

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OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015

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  1. OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2015 WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!

  2. ASK YOURSELF NOW! WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?? HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE??

  3. Naviance/Family Connections • College search tool • College planning tool • Scholarship Information • College Visit Information • College Application tracking • Transcript Request tool A great tool for all seniors to use for post high school planning!!

  4. Naviance/Family Connections • To log in to Naviance: • Go to the OPHS website. Click “School Counseling” on the left hand side of the page. Click on the “Family Connection” http://osbournparkhs.schools.pwcs.edu/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=261554&sessionid=3aa8a9a1684939751636d531c6b4d6ce&sessionid=3aa8a9a1684939751636d531c6b4d6ce • Your user id is your student number • Your password is your birthdate, six digits DD/MM/YR • After you login in the first time, change your passcode and write it down in a safe place. ALL transcripts must be requested through Naviance.

  5. College Visits at OPHS • College visits start September __so begin to sign up today! When you sign up for a college visit you will need to print you own pass and show it to your teacher to be dismissed from class. Dismissal is at your teacher’s discretion.

  6. Requesting a Transcript • Login to the Naviance website • Select the “colleges” tab • Click the “transcript” link on the left hand side of the page. • You must select the type of application you are submitting (eg early decision, regular). Then select the name of the college you wish to apply to. • Click “Request Transcript” • You must submit a signed parental consent form before you will be able to request transcripts

  7. Transcript request Naviance Handout.pdf

  8. Secondary School Report Form • If you are applying to a school that uses the Common Application, be sure to sign the FERPA waiver within the online application, this will enable the counselor to complete all reference forms required

  9. Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request Form • Request for Letter of Recommendation.pdf

  10. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! • Know application deadlines • Know application fees • Know financial aid deadlines

  11. ACT/SAT • Test dates for ACT: Oct. 25th, Dec. 13th, Feb 7th. • Test dates for SAT: Oct. 11th, Nov. 8th Dec. 6th • Test Registration Fee Waivers- See your counselor

  12. FAFSA Form • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Scholarships – merit & need based • Make personal accounts on: www.fastweb.com

  13. NCAA Eligibility • Division I – 16 core classes, sliding gpa • Division II – 14 core classes, 2.0 gpa • Clearinghouse website • https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ • VHSL- 5 classes **must pass with minimum 2 “Cs” & 3”Ds”

  14. College Fair • Patriot HS- Sept. 29th 7 pm • Woodbridge HS- Oct. 22nd 6 pm

  15. Community College/Technical Programs • Northern Virginia Community College Apply online, request HS transcripts Take a placement test in English and math Guaranteed admissions agreements after earning your AA or AS Degree!

  16. Armed Forces • ARMED SERVICES • Army • Navy • Air Force • Marines • National Guard • Coast Guard • Reserves

  17. Post High School Planning • Counselors will work with all members of the Class of 2015 to ensure that each student has a post high school plan . • Military recruiters and technical schools visit OPHS throughout the year. • Going straight to work? Be sure to discuss your options with your counselor.

  18. Surviving Your Senior Year • If you are falling behind, see your counselor or another trusted adult • Talk to your teachers if you are having difficulty • Communicate with your parents • We want 100% of the Class of 2015 to graduate!

  19. SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST • Saturday- September 20th 8 am

  20. Conclusion • Check with your counselor to ensure you are on track to graduate • Keep college application information updated through Family Connections • Study hard

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