Transcript Potomac Senior High School Guidance Department

Osbourn Park High School
Counseling Department
Senior Breakfast
Class of 2015
Administration
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Mr. Neil Beech…………........................Principal
Mr. Andrew Barton……….................... Assistant Principal
Mrs. Cassandra Crawford…………....Assistant Principal
Mrs. Legal-Brickey…………………….Assistant Principal
Dr. Stefanie Rich…………....................Assistant Principal
Ms. Pamela Gardner……………...…..School Counseling Director
Mr. Fernando Montanez………………Administrative Intern
Mr. Keith Laine……………………….Activities Director
Mrs. Kenyetta Wilson-Keys………….Biotech Coordinator
School Counseling Staff
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Mrs. Maureen Andrada
Mrs. Suzanne Salvo
Mrs. Shronda Peake
Ms. Lillian Orlich
Mrs. Keisha Mercer
Mrs. Eleanor Engler
Mrs. Melissa Bach
Mrs. Toni Gibson
Mrs. Elaine Beverly
Mrs. Margaret Stielper
Mrs. Kerri Mizerak
Counselor (A-Carm)
Counselor (Carn-Fi)
Counselor (Fi-H)
Counselor (I-Maw)
Counselor (May-Ph)
Counselor (Pi-Sn)
Counselor (So-Z)
Registrar
Secretary
Secretary
Testing Coordinator
Student Services Staff
Mrs. Brenda Miller Dorick SchoolNurse
Mrs. Tami Walberstein Clinic Secretary
Mr. Carlos Rosa School Psychologist
Mrs. Kathleen Bowden Social Worker
Mrs. Laura Cantu Attendance Officer
Mrs. Heather Lontos Transition Specialist
Technology/Available Resources
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School Fusion
Parent Portal
Email
School Website
Peer Tutoring by the National Honor Society (NHS)
Teacher Tutoring
Activity Bus- Tuesdays and Thursdays
Encouragement -a little bit can go a long
way…
Encourage your child to:
1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle- sleep, eat, balance
2. Set realistic short term and long term goals
3. Practice routine study habits
4. Learn and develop to problem solve independently
Number of Credits to Graduate
Standard Diploma: 22 Credits
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4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, and 12)
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3 Credits of Math ( Algebra I or Alg 1 Pt. 2, Geometry, AFDA
and higher)
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3 Credits of Science (i.e. E. Science, Biology, Chemistry)
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3 Credits of Social Science (World History/Geography, US &
VA History, and US & VA Government)
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1 Credit of Econ and Personal Finance
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2 Credits of Fine Art/CTE/Foreign Language
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2 Credits of Health & PE
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4 General Electives
Number of Credits to Graduate
Advanced Studies Diploma- 26 Credits
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4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, & 12)
4 Credits of Math ( Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Pt 2 Geometry, Alg II and/or
one higher)
4 Credits of Science (i.e. E. Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
4 Credits of Social Science (W. History I, World Hist. 2 or AP Euro or
AP World, U.S. & VA History, U.S. & VA Government)
1 Credit Economics and Personal Finance
3 Credits of a Foreign Language or 2 years of 2 different languages)
2 Credits of Fine Art/CTE
2 Credits of P.E.
1-2 Electives
SOL Requirements
Standard: English Reading and Writing,
1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies,
and one additional in any core
course for a total of 6.
Advanced: English Reading and
Writing, 2 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social
Studies, and 1 additional in any core
area for a total of 9.
College Application Procedure
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It is your responsibility to check the admission requirements for
each college. Senior grades are important! Class Rank and GPA
are computed during the first part of Semester 1, at the end of
the first semester and at the end of the year. At the end of the
first term, your new GPA and Class Ranking are sent to all of the
colleges to which you have applied.
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Colleges prefer if you apply online. However, you can request an
application from the colleges that you are interested in.
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Apply to at least 3-6 colleges.
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It is your responsibility to submit the application directly to the
college or university.
College Application Procedures (cont.)
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Parent Consent for Release of Transcript Forms may be found
in the Counseling office. This will enable students to request
transcripts through Naviance Family Connection
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Students request transcripts through Naviance by identifying the
schools to which they will be sent. The counselor will complete
any reference forms required and upload along with the
transcript.
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Encourage your student to complete an activity resume and/or
College Planning Questionaire through Naviance
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Osbourn Park sends out three free transcripts. After that, each
additional transcript will cost $5.00. These funds will be collected
in June.
College Application Procedure (Cont.)
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Please allow 10 school days for the school’s portion to be
processed by your counselor.
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If there is a deadline that says received by, you must allow an
additional 5-7 days for the postal service to deliver the mail.
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It is your responsibility to obtain teacher recommendations.
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Please allow teachers 5-10 school days to write your letter. It is
helpful if you give them a resume when requesting your letter.
Calendar of Events
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College Fair will be hosted
by Patriot HS on Sept. 29th
at 7pm and at Woodbridge
HS Oct. 22nd
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The Financial Aid workshop
is December2, 2014 at 7:00
p.m. in the auditorium
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Awards Program- June 2015
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ASVAB TestingNovember 13th 7:30 to
10:30am
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Deadline for Transcript
Requests- DECEMBER 5, 2014
if application is due on January
1, 2014.
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NCAA Clearinghouse- Must
register with the NCAA in
order to be eligible to play
collegiate sports.
SAT TEST DATES
2014-2015
Test Dates
TEST
Regular Deadline
Late Deadline
Fee Applies
October 11, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
September 12, 2014
September 26, 2014
November 8, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
October 9, 2014
October 24, 2014
December 6, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
November 6, 2014
November 21, 2014
January 24, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
December 29, 2014
January 9, 2015
March 14, 2015
SAT ONLY
February 13, 2015
February 27, 2015
May 2, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
April 6, 2015
April 17, 2015
June 6, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
May 8, 2015
May 22, 2015
ACT TEST DATES
2014-2015
Test Dates
Regular Deadline
Late Deadline
Fee Applies
September 13, 2014
August 8, 2014
August 22, 2014
October 25, 2014
September 19, 2014
October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014
November 7, 2014
November 21, 2014
February 7, 2015
January 9, 2015
January 30, 2015
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 22, 2015
College & Career Resources
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SAT Testing Calendar and Registration visit
www.collegeboard.org
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ACT Testing Calendar and Registration visit
www.actstudent.org
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Students on free or reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers.
See your counselor for additional information.
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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is and
alternative test from the SAT and ACT for students whom
English is their second language. www.ets.org/toefl
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Career Cruising: an online guide to college search, careers,
and aptitude testing. Free for all OP Students Username:
Osbourn and Password is Careers
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The College Place- Free individual assistance with the
Financial Aid Process
Financial Aide
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The area of financial aide is broad in scope and also a very important aspect of the total
college admission process.
There are “musts” that should be part of the seniors’ (and parents’) plan
1. Attend financial aide information sessions.
2. As one applies for admission, inquire about financial aid procedures at each
college
3. Plan to enter the process in December (2014) so that you are ready to file in
January 2015.
4. Make us of scholarship websites and opportunities. Ex: The Money Tree (At OP)
5. “The early bird gets the worm.”
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Financial Aide Workshops
Seniors/Parents- Thursday, December 2, 2014 7 pm, Osbourn Park HS Auditorium
Juniors/Parents-?, Osbourn HS Auditorium
Seniors/Parents- “Super Saturday”, Tentative Date: Stonewall Jackson High School
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Career Center Resources
Employment Information
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Virginia Employment Commission 13370 Minnieville Rd,
Woodbridge, VA offers services to those looking for employment.
Call (703) 897-0407 for more information.
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Prince William County One-Stop Employment Center
located in the Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. Suite
180, Woodbridge, VA offers free employment services to all
county residents. Call (703) 792-4347 for more information.
Questions?