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Welcome Back Juniors!!! Oakcrest High School Fall 2011

Welcome Back Juniors!!! Oakcrest High School Fall 2011. Graduation Requirements. 4 Units Physical Education 1 Unit Health 1 Unit Visual, Performing Arts 1 Unit Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills Earn a total of 120 Credits Pass HSPA. 4 Units English

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Welcome Back Juniors!!! Oakcrest High School Fall 2011

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  1. Welcome Back Juniors!!!Oakcrest High School Fall 2011 Class + Pride + Dedication = Oakcrest Guidance

  2. Graduation Requirements • 4Units Physical Education • 1 Unit Health • 1 Unit Visual, Performing Arts • 1 Unit Career Education, • Consumer, Family and Life Skills • Earn a total of 120 Credits • Pass HSPA • 4 Units English • 2 Units U.S. History • 1 Unit World History • 3 Units Math (Algebra 1 or equivalent) • 3 Units Science (Biology) • 2 Units World Language

  3. Academic Goals • High Honor Roll (GPA 92 or higher) • Merit Roll (GPA 85 or higher) • Varsity Scholar (Cumulative GPA 88 or higher) • National Honor Society – Cumulative weighted GPA of 91 or higher after five semesters

  4. Selecting A Post Secondary School • Establish criteria that is important to you. • Review school characteristics. • Identify schools whose characteristics match your criteria. • Understanding the criteria colleges use for admissions. • Reach Schools • Ballpark Schools • Safety Schools • See college planning timeline for helpful time management suggestions.

  5. OAKCREST WEB PAGE

  6. LOG ON

  7. FAMILY CONNECTION

  8. NAVIANCE: COLLEGE LOOKUP

  9. COLLEGE LOOKUP

  10. COLLEGE INFORMATION

  11. NAVIANCE: COLLEGE SEARCH

  12. SEARCH CRITERIA

  13. COLLEGES THAT MATCH YOUR CRITERIA

  14. COLLEGES I’M THINKING ABOUT

  15. Discipline Records and College Applications • The Common Application: • “Has the applicant ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at your school from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in the applicant’s probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from your institution? ○ Yes ○ No”

  16. Test Reminders • SAT Reasoning Test • www.collegeboard.org • SAT Subject Tests • www.collegeboard.org • Score Choice • ACT • www.actstudent.org • ASVAB • Sign up with Mrs. Schwarzenbach • OHS School Code • 310-758

  17. PSAT/NMSQT TEST • Date: Saturday, October 15th, 2011 • Cost: $14.00 • Cash or Money Orders, no checks. • Deadline: Wednesday, October 13th, 2011 • Sign up with Mrs. Giberson in the Guidance Office. • National Merit Scholarship • Access to www.collegeboard.org • Personalized SAT study plan • Online supplemental school report • Personalized college, major and career planning

  18. Service Academies • Application process begins in the junior year. • Appointed by government official (i.e. Congressman) • Four major academies are: • West Point-Army • Naval Academy-Navy • Air Force Academy-Air Force • Coast Guard Academy-Coast Guard

  19. Co-Curriculum Program Community Service Volunteer Work Sport/Activities

  20. Athletes • You should be aware of the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements and register on www.ncaa.org • On this website you must request a transcript • Refer to the course description book (page 50) for more information. https://eligibilitycenter.org

  21. Nuts and Bolts of the College Application Process Thursday, September 29th 2011 Time:7:00pm Location: Main Cafeteria Speaker: John Cocuzza (Supervisor of Guidance) Donna Marie Brosh (Guidance Counselor) Topic: Navigating Naviance

  22. 20th Annual Junior College Consortium • Date: Friday, September 30th, 2011 • Place: Cafeterias • Period: 1 • There will be representatives from four and two year colleges, technical schools, business schools, Armed Forces and trade schools.

  23. College Admissions Night • Wednesday, October 12th, at 6:30 pm at Stockton College. • Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend with their children. • Guest speaker: Dr. Harvey Kesselman: Provost and Executive Vice President at Richard Stockton College. • Topics Covered: • Application process • Financial Aid • NCAA Clearinghouse

  24. Need Extra Help?? • NHS Tutoring • After School Tutorial Period • Guidance Naviance Tutorials, 9/27 and 9/28 • Math and Science Late Night Study • Online SAT Test Prep • Method Test Prep 2.0 (Access through your Naviance account) • www.number2.com • www.4tests.com

  25. Things to Remember!! • Attendance/Lateness Policy • Governor’s School Applications • www.collegeboard.com • Career Room • Must have a pass from your counselor

  26. Contact Your Counselor Mrs. Alvarado 909-2642 malvarado@geh.nj.k12us.com Mrs. Brosh 909-2643 dbrosh@geh.nj.k12us.com Mrs. Salcedo 909-2641 asalcedo@geh.nj.k12us.com Ms. Jones 909-2632 jjones@geh.nj.k12us.com Mrs. Raymond 909-2650 kraymond@geh.nj.k12us.com

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