Transcript Potomac Senior High School Guidance Department

Osbourn Park High School
Counseling Department
Senior Breakfast
Class of 2013
Administration
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Mr. Neil Beech…………........................Principal
Mr. Andrew Barton……….................... Assistant Principal
Mrs. Cassandra Crawford…………....Assistant Principal
Dr. Stefanie Rich…………....................Assistant Principal
Ms. Pamela Gardner……………...…..School Counseling Director
Mrs. Katherine Truchio………………Administrative Intern
Mrs. Shelley Legall-Brickey…………...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. Natalie Jones
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 (Fl-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. Abby Campos Attendance Officer
Mrs. Heather Lontos Transition Specialist
Mrs. Erica Chandler New Horizon
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 Pt I, Algebra I Pt II, Algebra
I, Geometry 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 Fine or Practical Art
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2 Credits of Health & PE
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6 Electives (2 of which must be sequential)
Number of Credits to Graduate
Advanced Studies Diploma- 24 Credits
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4 Credits of English (9, 10, 11, & 12)
4 Credits of Math (Alg I Pt I, Alg I, 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 II, W. Geography,
U.S. & VA History, U.S. & VA Government)
3 Credits of a Foreign Language or 2 years of 2 different
languages)
1 Credit of Fine or Practical Art
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 October, 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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Transcript request forms may be found in the Counseling office.
After first semester transcripts will be sent electronically through
Naviance Request forms will be used for this method as well and
will be found in Counseling.
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Print all information and give necessary forms to your counselor.
For example, include the Secondary School Report with your
transcript request form, envelope, and two stamps.
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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 Stonewall Jackson High
School on September 30,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. and Forest
Park High School on
October 22, 2013 at 6:00
p.m.
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The Financial Aid workshop
is December 5, 2013 at 7:00
p.m. in the auditorium
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Awards Program- June 2014
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ASVAB TestingNovember 8th and March
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Deadline for Transcript
Requests- DECEMBER 6, 2013
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.
Preliminary Topics for Parent Coffee
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October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
Adjusting to High School
Thinking ahead to the Final Year
How to Navigate Naviance
Holding One’s Own
Ready to Move Ahead
Ready to Become an Upperclassmen
Planning for Last Year
Seniors, A Final Goodbye
SAT TEST DATES
2012-2013
Test Dates
TEST
Regular Deadline
Late Deadline
Fee Applies
October 6, 2012
@ OPHS
SAT & Subject Tests
September 7, 2012
September 21, 2012
November 3, 2012
@ OPHS
SAT & Subject Tests
October 4, 2012
October 19, 2012
December 1, 2012
SAT & Subject Tests
November 1, 2012
November 16, 2012
January 26, 2013
SAT & Subject Tests
December 28, 2012
January 11, 2013
March 9, 2013
@ OPHS
SAT ONLY
February 8, 2013
February 22, 2013
May 4 2013
@ OPHS
SAT & Subject Tests
April 5, 2013
April 19, 2013
June 1 2013
@OPHS
SAT & Subject Tests
May 2, 2013
May 17, 2013
ACT TEST DATES
2012-2013
Test Dates
Regular Deadline
Late Deadline
Fee Applies
September 8, 2012
@ OPHS
August 3, 2012
August 17, 2012
October 27, 2012
@ OPHS
September 21, 2012
October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012
November 2, 2012
November 16, 2012
February 9, 2013
@ OPHS
January 11, 2013
January 25, 2013
April 13, 2013
@ OPHS
March 8, 2013
March 22, 2013
June 8, 2013
@ OPHS
May 3, 2013
May 17, 2013
College & Career Resources
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SAT Testing Calendar and Registration visit
www.collegeboard.com
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ACT Testing Calendar and Registration visit www.act.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
College & Career Resources
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Virginia Wizard: research careers, assessment tools, college
majors and school exploration. www.vawizard.org
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The Common Application is a way to simplify the application
process for students applying to more than one college.
www.commonapp.org .
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Military Recruiters will be available to meet with interested
students during lunch in the cafeteria.
www.march2succcess.com
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 (2012) so that you are ready to file in
January 2013.
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 6, 2012 7 pm, Osbourn Park HS Auditorium
Juniors/Parents- Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7 pm, Osbourn HS Auditorium
Seniors/Parents- “Super Saturday”, Tentative Date: January 26, 2013, 8am-NoonStonewall Jackson High School
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Career Center Resources
Employment Information
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The Job Hut located in Manassas Mall. Offers employment and
career services to youth 14-21 years of age. Call (703) 368-0775
for hours and 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?